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1997 Dodge Avenger specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Cpe Base
$14,620
2dr Cpe ES
$17,590
$14,620
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Dodge Avenger

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Gray
Black / Tan

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $1,844

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    • 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
  • $2,177

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    See more detail
    • 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
    • air cond
    • front/rear floor mats
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • speed control

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
140 hp
163 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
10.0 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System

Electrical

90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
430
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
130 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0L/122
Displacement
140 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

104 in
Wheelbase
39 in
Front Head Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Front
53 in
Height, Overall
190 in
Length, Overall
5
Passenger Capacity
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
37 in
Second Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
50 in
Second Hip Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
28 in
Liftover Height
59 in
Track Width, Rear
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Multilink
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multilink
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P195/70HR14
Rear Tire Size
P195/70HR14
Front Tire Size
P125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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