1997 Dodge Avenger specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
      - 2dr Cpe Base
 - $14,620
 - 2dr Cpe ES
 - $17,590
 
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Gray
    Black / Tan
    Packages
$1,844
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 
See more detail $1,844
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 - speed control
 - trunk cargo net
 - dual exterior pwr mirrors
 - pwr door locks/windows
 
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
 
$2,177
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 
See more detail $2,177
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 - speed control
 - trunk cargo net
 - dual exterior pwr mirrors
 - pwr door locks/windows
 - P205/ 55HR16 performance tires
 - 16" cast aluminum wheels
 
$1,308
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 
See more detail $1,308
Starting MSRP
- air cond
 - front/rear floor mats
 - elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
 - speed control
 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    21 City / 30 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    140 hp 
                163 hp Horsepower 
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                    5  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Yes  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    10.0 x 0.9 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Not Available  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Power  
                Brake Type 
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Electrical
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                    90  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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                    430  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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Engine
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                    130 @ 4800  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    140 @ 6000  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    2.0L/122  
                Displacement 
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    M/T  
                A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options 
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                    21 City / 30 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    7.4 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    13 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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                    28 in 
                Liftover Height 
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                    5 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    59 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    53 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    69 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    190 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    104 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    50 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    55 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    35 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    37 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    55 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    53 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    43 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    39 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    91 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    5  
                Passenger Capacity 
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Steering
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                    40 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    38 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    2  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    15  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    Independent  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Multilink  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Multilink  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    15 x 4.0 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    14 x 5.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    14 x 5.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    P125/70D15  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    P195/70HR14  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    P195/70HR14  
                Front Tire Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    17 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    2,888 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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