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1997 Toyota Tacoma Base Reg Cab Manual

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Regular Cab
23 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Regular Cab

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/147

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

142 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

160 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Rear Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Spare Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Front Wheel Size (in):

14" x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14" x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.1

Wheelbase (in):

103.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

103.3

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1408

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1152

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

4244

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

350

Trans Type:

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Double-wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Leaf Spring

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14" x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.4

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Front Head Room (in):

38.2

Front Leg Room (in):

41.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.1

Front Hip Room (in):

54.6

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

180.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.5

Height, Overall (in):

61.8

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

74.5

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

57.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

15.9

Cargo Volume (ft³):

39.7

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