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1997 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 4dr Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport
Trim Info:
Four Wheel Drive, 4-Door, Special Purpose
22 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy
Other Trims
22 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4-Door
Drivetrain:
Four Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Special Purpose
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
101.4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2954
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
25
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
1.8L/112
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
120 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
114 @ 3500
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Rigid Axle
Front Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Rear Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Spare Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.5
Wheelbase (in):
97.6
Length, Overall (in):
162.4
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Trans Type:
5-Speed
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.0
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.67
Clutch Size (in):
8.46
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
5.13
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
1.82
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
70
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.9
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/trailing arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.95
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
19.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
38.6
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.2 x 0.87
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
10.0 x 1.77
Front Head Room (in):
40.6
Front Leg Room (in):
42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in):
50.3
Front Hip Room (in):
49.4
Second Head Room (in):
38.6
Second Leg Room (in):
32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in):
51.2
Second Hip Room (in):
44.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
66.7
Height, Overall (in):
66.3
Track Width, Front (in):
57.3
Track Width, Rear (in):
57.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
34.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in):
50.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
41.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
26.8
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
43.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
41.9
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
40.6
Liftover Height (in):
27.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
45.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
21.0
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