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1997 Saturn SL specs & colors

MSRP
SL Manual
$10,595
SL1 Manual
$11,595
SL1 Auto
$12,435
SL2 Manual
$12,495
SL2 Auto
$13,335
$11,595
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Saturn SL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Grey
Black
Tan

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only (STD)
  • $1,985

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:air cond
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
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    • -inc:air cond
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
    • pwr door locks w/remote keyless entry & security system
    • delayed courtesy light shutoff
    • pwr RH mirror

Specifications

Highlights

Gas L4
Engine Type
28 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
100 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
9.9 x 0.7 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

96
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

100 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.9L/116
Displacement
Gas L4
Engine Type
114 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
28 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

54 in
Second Shoulder Room
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
33 in
Second Leg Room
177 in
Length, Overall
57 in
Track Width, Front
26 in
Liftover Height
39 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
56 in
Track Width, Rear
54 in
Height, Overall
91 ft³
Passenger Volume
52 in
Second Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
102 in
Wheelbase
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
51 in
Front Hip Room

Steering

18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Front Wheel Material
P175/70R14
Front Tire Size
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
T115/70R14
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
P175/70R14
Rear Tire Size
14 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

2,321 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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