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
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$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
$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
$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
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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120 hp
150 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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2.2L/134
Displacement
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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130 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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120 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3-Speed A/T
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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87 ft³
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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27 in
Liftover Height
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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182 in
Length, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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49 in
Front Hip Room
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Steering
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,637 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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