1997 Nissan Altima Specifications

4-Door Sedan GLE Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan GLE Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2990
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.8
Second Hip Room (in) 52.4
Front Head Room (in) 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 34.7
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 93.8
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.6
Track Width, Front (in) 57.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.1
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 103.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.3
Height, Overall (in) 55.9
Length, Overall (in) 180.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5600
Displacement 2.4L/146
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 154 @ 4400
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.62
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 40.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.0
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/60R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T135/90D15
Front Tire Size P205/60R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.83
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.59
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Strut

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bags
3-point front seatbelts w/height adjustment
3-point rear outboard seatbelts w/center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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