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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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