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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas L4
Engine Type
114 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
1.9L/116
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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