1997 Ford Probe specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Charcoal
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey
Packages
$1,060
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 582 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 118 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 127 @ 4500 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 403.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 511.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.10 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.83 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.91 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.94 in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.5 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R14 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2696 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 51.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | 80.0 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 48.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 28.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.9 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 18.8 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 34.8 in |
| Amber front combination lamp lens | Standard |
| Wrap-around quarter windows w/flush glass & concealed B/C-pillars | Standard |
| Child rear seat tether anchor | Standard |
| Day/night inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Floor-mounted shifter | Standard |
| Flush door handles | Standard |
| Door trim w/integral armrest, assist handle | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Wheel covers | Standard |
| Dual black sail-mounted manual adjustable mirrors (LH remote) | Standard |
| City 26/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Concealed headlamps | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Locking glove box | Standard |
| Dual seatback recliners w/memory | Standard |
| Inside liftgate/fuel door release | Standard |
| Single ignition/door key | Standard |
| 4.11 axle ratio | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Key-in-ignition/seat belt warning chime system | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Performance front/rear fascia | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: seat belt, brake, parking brake, engine check, air bag, high beam, low fuel | Standard |
| P195/65R14 all-season BSW tires | Standard |
| 11-ounce color-keyed carpet | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Dual cloth covered sun visors w/RH vanity mirror | Standard |
| Center console | Standard |
| Urethane shift boot & knob | Standard |
| 15.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front/Quadralink rear sport suspension | Standard |
| 50/50 fold-down rear seat | Standard |
| A-pillar weatherstrip | Standard |
| City 23/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Performance instrument cluster-inc:120 MPH speedometer,odometer,trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/water temp/oil pressure gauges, volt meter | Standard |
| Tinted backlight/quarter window glass | Standard |
| Side window demisters | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| 2-speed windshield wipers | Standard |
| Rear quarter fixed antenna | Standard |
| Inside hood release | Standard |
| All red taillamp lens w/black border treatment | Standard |
| Lights-inc: cargo compartment, dome, flash-to-pass | Standard |
| Front velour cloth bucket seats w/integral head restraints | Standard |
| Vinyl footrest pad on carpet | Standard |
| 3-point front/rear active seat belts | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Urethane steering wheel | Standard |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers {Upgraded by base PEP} | Standard |
| Roof drip molding | Standard |
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