1997 Saturn SL specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 100.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 176.9" length, 53.8" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Grey
Black
Tan

Packages

  • SL1 OPTION PKG 1

    $1,985

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:air cond
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
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    $1,985

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:air cond
    • speed control
    • pwr windows
    • pwr door locks w/remote keyless entry & security system
    • delayed courtesy light shutoff
    • pwr RH mirror
  • SL1 OPTION PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only (STD)

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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