1997 Suzuki Swift specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
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Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 13 x 4.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 13 x 4.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 390 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 55 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 70 @ 5500 |
| Displacement | 1.3L/79 CID |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 100 @ 3000 |
| Engine Type | Gas L4 |
| Cruising Range - City | 413.40 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 455.80 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 43 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 39 MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.79 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.27 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/coil spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/coil spring |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.02 x 0.67 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 10.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 19.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 34.1 ft |
| Steering Type | Manual |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 31.5 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.7 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P155/80R13 |
| Front Tire Size | P155/80R13 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 1878 lbs |
| Second Shoulder Room | 48.9 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.0 in |
| Passenger Volume | 85.8 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 93.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 62.6 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 22.5 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 54.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 43.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 32.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 149.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 54.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 47.2 in |
| Liftover Height | 27.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 48.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 53.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.5 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 8.4 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Fold-away dual outside door mirrors | Standard |
| Retractable cup holder | Standard |
| 1.3L SOHC EFI 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| Energy absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Trip meter | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers/washers | Standard |
| Fold-down rear seatback | Standard |
| City 39/hwy 43 (1.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Cloth upholstery | Standard |
| P155/80R13 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Deluxe carpeted floor covering | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard |
| Front/rear sports bumpers | Standard |
| Front center console | Standard |
| Protective body-side molding | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter & ashtray | Standard |
| Rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| 4-wheel MacPherson strut independent suspension | Standard |
| 13" X 4.5 steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Integrated halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| 10.6 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Pwr-boosted bi-level ventilation system | Standard |
| T115/70D14 spare tire | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Fully reclining front bucket seats | Standard |
| Dual front door armrests & map pockets | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Rear cargo security cover | Standard |
| Passenger side vanity mirror | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
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