1997 Toyota Tercel Specifications

2-Door Sedan CE Automatic
MSRP based on 2-Door Sedan CE Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 29 mpg City/34 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.5L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name 2dr Sdn CE Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 3-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2080
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 51.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 81.0
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 51.3
Second Hip Room (in) 49.0
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 31.9
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 54.0
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 54.1
Length, Overall (in) 161.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.9
Track Width, Front (in) 55.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 64.8
Liftover Height (in) 25.0
Wheelbase (in) 93.7
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 9.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 11.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 93 @ 5400
Displacement 1.5L/92
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 100 @ 4400
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.72
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.31
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 3
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.3 x 0.7
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.1 x 1.0
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 31.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 33.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P175/65R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P175/65R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T115/70D14
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.75
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 1.13
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 25

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 No
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

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note Service adjustment 12 months/12,500 miles (24 months/18,000 miles in New York)
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Emissions Miles/km 36,000
Emissions Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 5.2
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 60
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 306
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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