1997 Saturn SC specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey
Black
Tan
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only (STD)
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 96 |
| Engine Type | Gas L4 |
| Displacement | 1.9L/116 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 100 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 114 @ 2400 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 40 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 341.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 28 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 488.00 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 Trans, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | w/4th & 5th OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.250 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.809 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.172 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.811 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.605 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.923 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.060 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| 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 | 9.9 x 0.7 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 12.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.3 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P175/70R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/70R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70R14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2309.1 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 84.1 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 35.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | 49.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 180.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 52.2 in |
| Track Width, Front | 56.8 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 11.4 ft³ |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks | Standard |
| Passenger assist grips | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Rear seat anti-submarining ramp | Standard |
| Laminated windshield glass w/urethane bonding | Standard |
| 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-valve L4 aluminum engine | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SIR) | Standard |
| 96 amp alternator | Standard |
| Side-guard door beams | Standard |
| 14" steel wheels | Standard |
| Rear seat console w/2 cupholders/storage | Standard |
| Independent tri-link strut/spring module rear suspension | Standard |
| Steel spaceframe structure | Standard |
| P175/70R14 84S all-season SBR 680 Firestone tires | Standard |
| Steel timing chain | Standard |
| Brake system w/dual master cylinder & warning light | Standard |
| Starter safety switch | Standard |
| T115/70R14 88M compact spare tire | Standard |
| Full length front console w/2 cupholders, storage & movable ashtray | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/color keyed fascias | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/4th & 5th gear OD | Standard |
| Energy absorbing instrument panel/passenger side brow/steering column/knee bolsters | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Low glare finish on windshield moldings/wiper arms/blades | Standard |
| Front wheel drive w/equal length halfshafts | Standard |
| Cut-pile passenger compartment carpet | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust | Standard |
| 525 CCA battery | Standard |
| 12.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 3-way dome light | Standard |
| Interlocking door latches | Standard |
| Energy absorbing crumple zones | Standard |
| Cloth/vinyl seat upholstery | Standard |
| Polymer dent/corrosion-resistant exterior body-side panels | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Fully trimmed cargo area | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Breakaway inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support | Standard |
| Coat hooks | Standard |
| Heat/ventilation system w/4-speed fan, defroster | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers w/3-variable speed settings | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/seek-scan, 4-speakers, digital quartz clock | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut lateral link front suspension | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger w/auto reset timer & manual cutoff switch | Standard |
| Glove compartment | Standard |
| City 28/hwy 40 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Instrument panel gauges-inc: 110 MPH speedometer w/trip odometer, 7000 RPM tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level gauge, low fuel light | Standard |
| Passenger-guard inside door lock handles | Standard |
| Break-away inside manual day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| 4.06 final drive ratio | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets | Standard |
| Full wheel covers | Standard |
| Front manual safety belt system w/manual lap belt-inc: visual/audible warning system & dual mode lap belt retractor | Standard |
| Remote hood/trunk lid/fuel-filler door release | Standard |
| Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Passenger visor vanity mirror | Standard |
| Dual black manual rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Galvanized steel hood & roof, steel trunklid | Standard |
| Warning chimes-inc: headlamps-on/key-in-ignition, passive restraint, lap belt | Standard |
| Security door lock w/retention components | Standard |
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