1997 Saturn SL specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- SL Manual
- $10,595
- SL1 Manual
- $11,595
- SL1 Auto
- $12,435
- SL2 Manual
- $12,495
- SL2 Auto
- $13,335
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey
Black
Tan
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only (STD)
$2,305
Starting MSRP
- -inc:air cond
- speed control
- pwr windows
See more detail $2,305
Starting MSRP
- -inc:air cond
- speed control
- pwr windows
- pwr door locks w/remote keyless entry & security system
- pwr RH mirror
- aluminum alloy wheels
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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124 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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9.9 x 0.7 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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96
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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122 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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124 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.9L/116
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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7.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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102 in
Wheelbase
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Height, Overall
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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26 in
Liftover Height
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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177 in
Length, Overall
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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T115/70R14
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,390 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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