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1997 Ford Aspire Base 3dr HB
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Hatchback, Subcompact
34 mpg city / 42 mpg hwy
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34 mpg city / 42 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
3 Door Hatchback
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Subcompact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
78.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2004
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
42
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
1.3L/81
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
63 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
74 @ 3000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Torsion beam
Front Tire Size:
P165/70R13
Rear Tire Size:
P165/70R13
Spare Tire Size:
T115/60D13
Front Wheel Size (in):
13 x 4.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
13 x 4.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
10.0
Wheelbase (in):
90.7
Length, Overall (in):
152.8
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Engine Order Code:
99H
Trans Order Code:
445
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.94
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.86
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.58
Clutch Size (in):
7.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.06
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
356
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
60
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.34
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
30
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.02
Front Tire Order Code:
T17
Rear Tire Order Code:
T17
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Manual Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
22.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
4.08
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
29.5
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.25 x 0.71
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.87 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
37.8
Front Leg Room (in):
41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
50.3
Front Hip Room (in):
47.9
Second Head Room (in):
35.5
Second Leg Room (in):
33.6
Second Shoulder Room (in):
49.3
Second Hip Room (in):
44.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
65.7
Height, Overall (in):
55.6
Track Width, Front (in):
55.9
Track Width, Rear (in):
55.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.1
Liftover Height (in):
25.2
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
14.9
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
37.7
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