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
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$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
$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
$1,844
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
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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10.0 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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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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2.0L/122
Displacement
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130 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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140 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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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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39 in
Front Head Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Second Head Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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53 in
Height, Overall
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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190 in
Length, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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28 in
Liftover Height
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Steering
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Multilink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multilink
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P195/70HR14
Front Tire Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P195/70HR14
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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