1997 Hyundai Sonata specs & colors

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EPA Classification Mid-Size

Front Wheel Size 14 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size 14 x 5 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75

Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 137 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 129 @ 4000

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
Cruising Range - City 361.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 21 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 481.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.083
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.947
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.285
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.939
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.756
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.083
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.322

Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link

Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.12 x .87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.2 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.06
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.6 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft

Front Tire Size P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size P195/70R14
Spare Tire Size Compact

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs

Base Curb Weight 2935 lbs

Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 101.3 ft³
Front Head Room 38.5 in
Front Leg Room 43.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 58.2 in
Front Hip Room 57.9 in
Second Head Room 37.7 in
Second Leg Room 36.6 in
Second Shoulder Room 56.4 in
Second Hip Room 57.1 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in
Length, Overall 185.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 69.7 in
Height, Overall 55.3 in
Track Width, Front 59.6 in
Track Width, Rear 59.1 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.3 in
Liftover Height 27.1 in
Trunk Volume 13.2 ft³

5-speed manual transmission w/OD Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers Standard
Cargo area floor carpeting Standard
Dual cupholder Standard
Fully independent multi-link rear suspension Standard
Rotary climate control Standard
Low fuel/door/trunk ajar warning lights Standard
Aerodynamic halogen headlamps Standard
Fixed mast antenna Standard
Digital quartz clock Standard
60-amp/hr maintenance-free battery Standard
Cut pile carpeting Standard
Remote hood/fuel-filler door release Standard
17.2 Gallon fuel tank Standard
Pwr-assisted dual diagonal ventilated front disc/self-adjusting rear drum brakes Standard
Full center console w/coin holder/storage box Standard
3-point color-keyed outboard rear seat belts Standard
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft grip steering wheel w/tilt column Standard
Full roll-down rear windows Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/4-speakers Standard
Body-color door handles Standard
Cargo area illumination Standard
Overhead courtesy dome lamp Standard
Independent front MacPherson struts suspension Standard
Lockable illuminated glove box Standard
75-amp alternator Standard
Body-color grille Standard
City 21/hwy 28 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
2.0L DOHC MFI 4 cyl engine w/dual balance shafts Standard
Electronic ignition Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
Dual black remote-control mirrors Standard
2-point color-keyed center rear lap belt Standard
Remote trunk release w/lock-out feature Standard
Compact spare tire Standard
Rear window defroster w/timer Standard
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback Standard
3-point color-keyed non-passive front seat belts w/height adjuster Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering Standard
Body-color body-side moldings Standard
Black front/rear window moldings Standard
Delay-out interior lighting w/illuminated ignition Standard
14" X 5.0 steel wheels w/full wheel covers Standard
Front/rear assist grips (3) Standard
Driver & front passenger dual airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Full cloth seat trim Standard
Dual visor vanity mirrors Standard
Rear seat heater ducts Standard
Illuminated cigarette lighter Standard
Front side window defoggers Standard
Rear child safety door locks Standard
Bright side window accents Standard
Front illuminated/single rear ashtray Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars Standard
Front door map pockets Standard
Body-color bumpers w/body-color inserts Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Reclining front bucket seats w/4-way adjustable driver's seat Standard
Integral rear headrests Standard
P195/70R14 all-season SBR tires Standard
Tachometer, trip odometer, water temp gauge Standard
Unitized body construction Standard

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