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Chevrolet Cavalier LS

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2392 cm3 / 146.0 cu in / 146.0 cu in, 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1997
ModelCavalier LSIssued until
SerieCavalierNumber made
Model familyCavalier Mk IIBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4590 mm / 180.7 in / 180.7 inTotal (curb) weight1187 kg / 2617 lb / 2617 lb
Width1725 mm / 67.9 in / 67.9 inDry weight
Height1389 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2644 mm / 104.1 in / 104.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1463 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1433 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 inFuel capacity58 l / 12.7 UK gal / 15.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.04 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeLD9Total number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.96
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement2392 cm3 / 146.0 cu in / 146.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity598.00 cm3/cylinder / 36.492 cu in/cylinder / 36.492 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)44.8 kW / 60.0 hp / 60.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output46.8 kW/l / 1.028 bhp/cu in / 1.028 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque87.8 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.68
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.63

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio128.1 kW/ton / 97.1 bhp/ton / 97.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.68Turning circle11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front6 x 15Wheels rear6 x 15
Tyres frontP195/65 R 15Tyres rearP195/65 R 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 inBrake diameter rear200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Cavalier LS

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