1998 Saturn SL specs & colors

4dr Car

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SL Manual $10,595
SL1 Manual $11,295
SL1 Auto $12,155
SL2 Manual $12,755
SL2 Auto $13,615

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EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - City	338.80 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	28 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	39 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	471.90 mi

First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.250
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.811
Trans Description Cont.	Manual Trans,
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.063
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.950
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again	w/4th & 5th OD
Trans Type	5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.605
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.923
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.172

Wheelbase	102.4 in
Second Shoulder Room	53.5 in
Front Hip Room	50.7 in
Height, Overall	53.8 in
Second Leg Room	32.8 in
Length, Overall	176.9 in
Second Head Room	38.0 in
Liftover Height	26.6 in
Front Leg Room	42.5 in
Trunk Volume	12.1 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Width, Max w/o mirrors	66.7 in
Track Width, Front	56.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.7 in
Front Shoulder Room	54.3 in
Track Width, Rear	56.0 in
Front Head Room	39.3 in
Second Hip Room	51.6 in
Passenger Volume	91.1 ft³

Cut-pile passenger compartment carpet	Standard
Adjustable steering column	Standard
Steel spaceframe structure	Standard
Full length front storage console w/movable ashtray & two cupholders	Standard
Interlocking door latches	Standard
Front wheel drive w/equal length halfshafts	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Driver & front passenger reduced force air bags	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/4th & 5th gear OD	Standard
14" steel wheels	Standard
Front manual safety belt system w/manual lap belt-inc: visual/audible warning system & dual mode lap belt retractor	Standard
Independent MacPherson strut lateral link front suspension	Standard
Coat hooks	Standard
Heat/ventilation system w/4-speed fan, rear seat footwell vents, windshield defroster	Standard
Cloth/vinyl seat upholstery	Standard
5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/black fascias	Standard
Intermittent windshield wipers w/3 variable speed settings	Standard
Child-security rear door locks	Standard
60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks	Standard
4.06 final drive ratio	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Stainless steel exhaust	Standard
Glove compartment	Standard
Security door lock w/retention components	Standard
Halogen headlamps	Standard
1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI L4 aluminum engine	Standard
3-way dome light	Standard
Laminated windshield glass w/urethane bonding	Standard
Fully trimmed cargo area	Standard
Passenger assist grips	Standard
T115/70R14 88M compact spare tire	Standard
Galvanized steel hood & roof, steel trunklid	Standard
Polymer dent/corrosion-resistant exterior body-side panels	Standard
Rear seat anti-submarining ramp	Standard
Instrument panel gauges-inc: 110 MPH speedometer w/trip odometer, 7000 RPM tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level, low fuel light	Standard
P175/70R14 84S all-season SBR 680 Firestone tires	Standard
Distributorless electronic ignition	Standard
Reclining front bucket seats	Standard
Passenger visor vanity mirror	Standard
Electric rear window defogger w/auto reset timer & manual cutoff switch	Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo w/seek, 4 speakers, digital clock	Standard
Front stabilizer bar	Standard
Remote hood/trunk lid/fuel-filler door release	Standard
Independent tri-link strut/spring module rear suspension	Standard
525 CCA maintenance-free battery	Standard
Side-guard door beams	Standard
Manual rack & pinion steering	Standard
Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
Energy absorbing crumple zones	Standard
Front door storage pockets	Standard
Low glare finish on inside windshield moldings/wiper arms/blades	Standard
Passenger-guard inside door lock handles	Standard
Warning chimes: headlights on/key in ignition/driver seatbelt	Standard
Full wheel covers	Standard
96 amp alternator	Standard
Energy absorbing instrument panel/passenger side brow/steering column/knee bolster	Standard
12.1 gallon fuel tank	Standard
5-MPH bumpers	Standard
Driver black manual mirror	Standard
Tinted glass	Standard
Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts, center lap belt	Standard
City 28/hwy 39 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard

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Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	14 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Size	14 x 5 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	14 x 5 in

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	114 @ 2400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	100 @ 5000
Engine Type	Gas L4
Displacement	1.9L/116

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear	Indep. Tri-Link
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut

Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	9.9 x 0.7 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	12.1 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	90

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	24.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	39.9 ft
Steering Type	Manual Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	4.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.1 ft

Front Tire Size	P175/70R14
Spare Tire Size	T115/70R14
Rear Tire Size	P175/70R14

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs

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