1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Specs

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A used 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier has an average retail price of $2,967 and 138,400 miles.

Base

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Price $11,195 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 130 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 22 city 33 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$11,195

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	22 city 33 highway

3-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 29 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	22 city 31 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional

Engine

2.2L 130 hp I4

Horsepower	130 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	120 @ 5200 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	104.1
Length	180.3 inches
Height	54.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

Standard Towing	1000 lbs

Base Coupe

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Price $10,995 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 130 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 22 city 33 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Coupe

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Price

MSRP	$10,995

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	22 city 33 highway

3-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 29 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	22 city 31 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Optional
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional

Engine

2.2L 130 hp I4

Horsepower	130 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	120 @ 5200 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	33.2 in
Wheelbase	104.1
Length	180.3 inches
Height	53.2 inches

Cargo and Towing

Standard Towing	1000 lbs

LS

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3 trims already selected.

Price $13,395 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 130 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 22 city 31 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$13,395

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	22 city 31 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engines

2.4L I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle

Horsepower	N/A
Torque	N/A
Displacement	2400 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

2.2L 130 hp I4

Horsepower	130 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	120 @ 5200 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	104.1
Length	180.3 inches
Height	54.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

Standard Towing	1000 lbs

LS Convertible

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Price $17,995 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 120 hp I4

Seating 4

MPG 22 city 31 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Convertible

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Price

MSRP	$17,995

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	22 city 33 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	22 city 31 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

2.2L 120 hp I4

Horsepower	120 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	130 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	4
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	32.8 in
Wheelbase	104.1
Length	180.3 inches
Height	53.2 inches

Cargo and Towing

Standard Towing	1000 lbs

Z24 Coupe

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Price $14,695 MSRP

Engine 2.4L 150 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 20 city 30 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Coupe

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Price

MSRP	$14,695

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	20 city 30 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 29 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.4L 150 hp I4

Horsepower	150 @ 4400 rpm
Torque	150 @ 6000 rpm
Displacement	2400 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	104.1
Length	180.3 inches
Height	53.2 inches

Cargo and Towing

Standard Towing	1000 lbs

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Base

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

3-Speed Automatic

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 130 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Base Coupe

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

3-Speed Automatic

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 130 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

LS

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engines

2.4L I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle

2.2L 130 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

LS Convertible

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 120 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Z24 Coupe

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.4L 150 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing