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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Specs

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Trim 2 Dr LS Convertible2 Dr RS Coupe2 Dr STD Coupe2 Dr Z24 Coupe
Original MSRP $17,935 $12,225 $10,980 $14,465
Invoice $16,590 $11,308 $10,376 $13,235
Engine     
2.2L 120 hp I4 Std. Std. Std. -
2.4L 150 hp .4 - - - Std.
Horsepower (@rpm) 120 @ 5000 120 @ 5000 120 @ 5000 150 @ 5500
Torque (@rpm) 140 @ 3600 140 @ 3600 140 @ 3600 167 @ 4000
Displacement (cc) 2189 2189 2189 2429
Bore X Stroke 3.50 X 3.46 3.50 X 3.46 3.50 X 3.46 3.44 X 3.98
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1 9.0:1 9.4:1
3-Speed Automatic: - Opt. Opt. -
   - City/Highway (mpg) N/A / N/A 24 / 31 24 / 31 N/A / N/A
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A N/A
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive: Std. Opt. Opt. Opt.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 25 / 34 25 / 34 25 / 34 22 / 32
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A N/A
5-Speed Manual Overdrive: - Std. Std. Std.
   - City/Highway (mpg) N/A / N/A 23 / 34 23 / 34 23 / 33
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior     
Max. Seating 5 5 5 5
Front Legroom (in) 42.1 41.9 41.9 41.9
Back Legroom (in) 32.6 32.7 32.7 32.7
Exterior     
Wheelbase 104.1 104.1 104.1 104.1
Length (in) 180.7 180.7 180.7 180.7
Height (in) 53.7 53.0 53.0 53.0
Amenities     
Sunroof/Moonroof Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Air Conditioning Std. Opt. Opt. Std.
Leather Seats N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Seats Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Power Windows Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Power Door Locks Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
Navigation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stereo N/A N/A N/A Cassette Player
Safety     
Front Airbags Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Side Airbags Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Side Curtain Airbags N/A N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes Std. Std. Std. Std.
Payload/Towing     
Trunk/Cargo (cu ft) 10.5 13.2 13.2 13.2
Std/Max. Payload (lb) N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / N/A
Std/Max. Towing (lb) N/A / 1000 N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / 1000
Fuel Capacity     
Tank Size (gal) 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2
 
Trim 4 Dr LS Sedan4 Dr STD Sedan
Original MSRP $13,380 $11,180
Invoice $12,377 $10,565
Engine   
2.2L 120 hp I4 Std. Std.
Horsepower (@rpm) 120 @ 5000 120 @ 5000
Torque (@rpm) 140 @ 3600 140 @ 3600
Displacement (cc) 2189 2189
Bore X Stroke 3.50 X 3.46 3.50 X 3.46
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
3-Speed Automatic: - Opt.
   - City/Highway (mpg) N/A / N/A 24 / 31
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive: Std. Opt.
   - City/Highway (mpg) 25 / 34 25 / 34
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A
5-Speed Manual Overdrive: - Std.
   - City/Highway (mpg) N/A / N/A 23 / 34
   - 0-60 (sec) N/A N/A
Interior   
Max. Seating 5 5
Front Legroom (in) 41.9 41.9
Back Legroom (in) 34.4 34.4
Exterior   
Wheelbase 104.1 104.1
Length (in) 180.7 180.7
Height (in) 54.7 54.7
Amenities   
Sunroof/Moonroof Opt. Opt.
Air Conditioning Std. Opt.
Leather Seats N/A N/A
Power Seats Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A
Power Windows Opt. N/A
Power Door Locks Opt. Opt.
Navigation N/A N/A
Stereo N/A N/A
Safety   
Front Airbags Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Driver Std.
Passenger Std.
Side Airbags Front N/A
Rear N/A
Front N/A
Rear N/A
Side Curtain Airbags N/A N/A
ABS Brakes Std. Std.
Payload/Towing   
Trunk/Cargo (cu ft) 13.6 13.6
Std/Max. Payload (lb) N/A / N/A N/A / N/A
Std/Max. Towing (lb) N/A / 1000 N/A / N/A
Fuel Capacity   
Tank Size (gal) 15.2 15.2
 
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