1997 Dodge Avenger specs & colors

2dr Car

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

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 163.0-hp, 2.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 190.4" length, 53.0" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Gray
Black / Tan

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $1,569

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks
    • dual pwr exterior mirrors
    • passenger illum visor vanity mirrors
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    $1,569

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks
    • dual pwr exterior mirrors
    • passenger illum visor vanity mirrors
    • pwr windows w/1-touch down feature
    • 6-way pwr driver seat,elect AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc,cassette,security alarm
    • Homelink universal garage door opener
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $536

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks
    • dual pwr exterior mirrors
    • dual illum visor vanity mirrors
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    $536

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks
    • dual pwr exterior mirrors
    • dual illum visor vanity mirrors
    • pwr windows w/1-touch down feature

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.0 x 0.9 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x 0.4 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P125/70D15
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,989 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal

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