1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe SE
- $12,059
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $12,199
- 2dr Cpe SE (CMI)
- $13,495
- 4dr Sdn SE (CMI)
- $13,495
- 2dr Cpe GT
- $13,719
- 2dr Convertible SE
- $18,899
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Torch Red / Black
Packages
$2,745
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
See more detail $2,745
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
- ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/compact disc
- speed control
- controlled- cycle wipers
- reading lamps
- assist handles
- overhead console storage
- trunk net
- dual pwr sport mirrors
- steering wheel radio controls
- pwr door locks/windows
- remote keyless entry
$1,735
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
See more detail $1,735
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette
- controlled-cycle wipers
- speed control
- manual remote decklid release
- assist handles
- trunk net
- overhead console storage
- reading lamps
$1,355
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
See more detail $1,355
Starting MSRP
- tilt wheel
- air cond
- elect rear window defogger
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr loading cassette
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
Gas L4
Engine Type
|
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
|
120 hp
150 hp Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
10.2 x 0.79 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)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
120 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
2.2L/134
Displacement
|
Gas L4
Engine Type
|
3-Speed A/T
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
|
9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
27 in
Liftover Height
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
56 in
Track Width, Rear
|
58 in
Track Width, Front
|
53 in
Height, Overall
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
182 in
Length, Overall
|
104 in
Wheelbase
|
50 in
Second Hip Room
|
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
33 in
Second Leg Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
49 in
Front Hip Room
|
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
38 in
Front Head Room
|
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
|
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
|
P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
|
P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
2,637 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
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