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