New 1997 Saturn SL SL Manual
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| Vehicle Specifications | |
| Base MSRP: | $10,595.00 |
| Base Invoice: | $9,535.00 |
| Destination: | $400.00 |
| Engine/Fuel: | 1.9L/116 Gas L4 |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed Manual Trans, |
| Door/Body Style: | 4 Door Sedan |
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| MPG (City / Hwy): | 28 / 40 |
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | N/A |
| Engine Type : | Gas L4 |
| Displacement : | 1.9L/116 |
| Fuel System : | SPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 100 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 114 @ 2400 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | N/A |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual Trans, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | w/4th & 5th OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.250 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.809 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.172 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.810 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.605 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.923 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | 8.27 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 4.060 |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 28 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 40 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 96 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 7.0 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2321.0 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 150 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 28 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 28 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 1.0 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 9.9 x 0.7 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 9.6 x 0.4 |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | 7.9 x 1.2 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | N/A |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | N/A |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | N/A |
| Front Tire Size : | P175/70R14 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P175/70R14 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T115/70R14 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Manual Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 24.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 4.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 37.1 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 12.2 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 102.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 176.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 66.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 53.8 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 56.8 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 56.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 5.7 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 26.2 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 12.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 91.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 54.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 50.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 32.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.5 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 51.6 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | SL Sedan |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan |
Features
| MECHANICAL |
|---|
| 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-valve L4 aluminum engine |
| Distributorless electronic ignition |
| Steel timing chain |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/4th & 5th gear OD |
| 4.06 final drive ratio |
| Front wheel drive w/equal length halfshafts |
| 96 amp alternator |
| 525 CCA battery |
| Steel spaceframe structure |
| Independent MacPherson strut lateral link front suspension |
| Independent tri-link strut/spring module rear suspension |
| Front stabilizer bar |
| P175/70R14 84S all-season SBR 680 Firestone tires |
| T115/70R14 88M compact spare tire |
| 14" steel wheels |
| Full wheel covers |
| Manual rack & pinion steering |
| Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes |
| Brake system w/dual master cylinder & warning light |
| 12.2 gallon fuel tank |
| Stainless steel exhaust |
| EXTERIOR |
| Polymer dent/corrosion-resistant exterior body-side panels |
| 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/black fascias |
| Halogen headlamps |
| Driver black manual mirror |
| Tinted glass |
| Laminated windshield glass w/urethane bonding |
| Low glare finish on inside windshield moldings/wiper arms/blades |
| Intermittent windshield wipers w/3-variable speed settings |
| Galvanized steel hood & roof, steel trunklid |
| INTERIOR |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, lumbar support |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks |
| Cloth/vinyl seat upholstery |
| Full length front storage console w/movable ashtray & two cupholders |
| Cut-pile passenger compartment carpet |
| Adjustable steering column |
| Instrument panel gauges-inc: 110 MPH speedometer w/trip odometer, 7000 RPM tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level gauge, low fuel light |
| Warning chimes: headlights on, key in ignition & driver seatbelt |
| Electric rear window defogger w/auto reset timer & manual cutoff switch |
| Remote hood/trunk lid/fuel-filler door release |
| Heat/ventilation system w/4-speed fan, rear seat footwell vents, windshield defroster |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/seek-scan, w/2-speakers, digital quartz clock |
| Glove compartment |
| Break-away inside manual day/night rearview mirror |
| Front door storage pockets |
| Passenger visor vanity mirror |
| Passenger assist grips |
| 3-way dome light |
| Coat hooks |
| Fully trimmed cargo area |
| Cargo area light |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS |
| City 28/hwy 40 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) |
| SAFETY |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SIR) |
| Front manual safety belt system w/manual lap belt-inc: visual/audible warning system & dual mode lap belt retractor |
| Rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts, center lap belt |
| Energy absorbing instrument panel/passenger side brow/steering column/knee bolster |
| Rear seat anti-submarining ramp |
| Child-security rear door locks |
| Energy absorbing crumple zones |
| Passenger-guard inside door lock handles |
| Security door lock w/retention components |
| Starter safety switch |
| Side-guard door beams |
| Interlocking door latches |
| Daytime running lamps |
| 5-MPH bumpers |
Optional Extras
| Air Cond Option |
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| AIR CONDITIONING |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED |
| Communications Plus |
| COMMUNICATIONS PLUS |
| Emission System |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS |
| MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS |
| Engine |
| 1.9L (116) SOHC SPFI 8-VALVE L4 ALUMINUM ENGINE |
| NO OPTION KIND |
| FRONT/REAR CARPTED FLOOR MATS |
| MANUAL RIGHT SIDE MIRROR |
| 4-WHEEL DISC ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS OVERRIDE |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS OVERRIDE |
| COAXIAL EXTENDED RANGE SPEAKERS |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, EQUALIZER, COAXIAL SPEAKERS |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD, EQUALIZER, COAXIAL SPEAKERS |
| Paint Type |
| STANDARD PAINT |
| SDS Charges |
| SDS CHARGES |
| Seat Trim |
| CLOTH RECLINING BUCKET SEATS |
| Tires |
| P175/70R14 FIRESTONE SBR ALL-SEASON TIRES |
| Transmission |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/4TH & 5TH GEAR OD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty |
|---|
|
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles NO deductible no-charge transferral Roadside Assistance: 24 Hour Roadside Assistance Program includes - Toll Free Assistance # 1-800-553-6000 Free Towing for warranty related problems Money-back guarantee - charter buyer 30 days/1500 miles |
| News - Crash Test Results |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |