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1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS specs & colors

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1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS

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Specifications

EPA Classification Special Purpose
Front Wheel Size 15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 15 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size 15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 55
Engine Type Gas L4
Displacement 1.6L/97
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 95 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 98 @ 4000
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 26 MPG
Cruising Range - City 266.40 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 288.60 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.13
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/trailing arms
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.4 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 11.1 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Type Manual
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 21.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 34.4 ft
Front Tire Size P195/75R15
Rear Tire Size P195/75R15
Spare Tire Size P195/75R15
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2337 lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A lbs
Curb Weight N/A lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume 84.7 ft³
Front Head Room 39.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.1 in
Front Shoulder Room 52.5 in
Front Hip Room 51.8 in
Second Head Room 39.0 in
Second Leg Room 31.7 in
Second Shoulder Room 50.2 in
Second Hip Room 41.9 in
Wheelbase 86.6 in
Length, Overall 143.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 65.2 in
Height, Overall 64.3 in
Track Width, Front 54.9 in
Track Width, Rear 55.1 in
Min Ground Clearance 7.5 in
Rear Door Opening Height 34.3 in
Rear Door Opening Width 43.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 31.2 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 12.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 50.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 41.7 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 39.8 in
Liftover Height 27.0 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 32.0 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 Not Available ft³
11.1 gallon fuel tank Standard
Cloth seat trim Standard
Fuel tank skid plate Standard
Side cladding Standard
City 24/hwy 26 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Tripmeter Standard
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers Standard
3-point front/rear seatbelts Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard
Full size spare tire Standard
Dual outside mirrors Standard
Dual front door storage pockets Standard
Dual cupholders Standard
Stainless-steel exhaust Standard
Tinted glass Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Day/night rearview mirror Standard
Removable soft top Standard
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes Standard
Front MacPherson strut suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags Standard
P195/75R15 all-season SBR tires Standard
Full carpeting Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard
Rear-wheel drive Standard
Swing-open rear tailgate w/spare tire carrier Standard
Reclining front bucket seats Standard
1.6L SOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine Standard
15 x 5.5 styled steel wheels Standard
Fold-down rear seat Standard
Color-keyed front/rear bumpers w/cladding Standard
Recirculating ball steering Standard

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