1997 Nissan Sentra specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Manual
- $11,499
- 4dr Sdn XE Manual
- $13,649
- 4dr Sdn XE Auto
- $14,449
- 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
- $14,799
- 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
- $15,599
- 4dr Sdn GLE Manual
- $15,649
- 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
- $16,199
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Mocha
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
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29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
|
115 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
9.06 x 0.71 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
108 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
115 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
1.6L/97
Displacement
|
Gas I4
Engine Type
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
29 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
|
4.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
23 in
Liftover Height
|
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
57 in
Track Width, Rear
|
58 in
Track Width, Front
|
55 in
Height, Overall
|
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
170 in
Length, Overall
|
100 in
Wheelbase
|
53 in
Second Hip Room
|
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
32 in
Second Leg Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
50 in
Front Hip Room
|
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
23
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-Link Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
14 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
|
13 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
13 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
|
P155/80R13
Rear Tire Size
|
P155/80R13
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
110 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
2,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
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