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1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Driver's Edition specs & colors

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
$20,070
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Driver's Edition

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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