1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr HB Base Manual
$16,320
2dr HB Base Auto
$16,320
2dr HB VR6
$19,710
2dr HB VR6 Driver's Edition
$20,070
$19,710
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 160.4" length, 56.2" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
19 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
172 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x 0.98 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.79 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
172 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
173 @ 4200
Displacement
2.8L/170
Engine Type
Gas V6
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
19 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.5 qts

Measurements

Track Width, Front
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Passenger Capacity
4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not Available ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
Passenger Volume
87 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall
160 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
18 ft³

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R15
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P205/50R15

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,811 lbs

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