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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
$12,435
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
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
100 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

1.9L/116
Displacement
Gas L4
Engine Type
114 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
100 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,350 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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