1997 Nissan Sentra Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 27 mpg City/36 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.6L
EPA Class Subcompact
Style Name 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2500
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 32.4
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 50.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 87.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.2
Second Hip Room (in) 52.8
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.6
Liftover Height (in) 22.5
Wheelbase (in) 99.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.5
Height, Overall (in) 54.5
Length, Overall (in) 170.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.1
Track Width, Front (in) 57.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 10.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 36

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 1.6L/97
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 108 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 6000
Transmission
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) 2.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.83
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.31
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.09 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.06 x 0.71
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T115/70D14
Front Tire Size P175/65R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P175/65R14
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 14 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 1.13
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 25
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30

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 outboard ALR/ELR seat belt system w/adjustable front...
Rear center lap belt
Child safety rear door locks
Energy-absorbing steering column
Energy-absorbing 5-mph bumpers
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
Front/rear crumple zones w/hood buckling creases

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) 5.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 110
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 110
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