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1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr Manual

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4-Door Wagon, 2WD Special Purpose

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4-Door Wagon

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Special Purpose

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

93.5

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3435

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/143

Fuel System:

MFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

134 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

148 @ 2750

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Rigid Axle

Front Tire Size:

225/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

225/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.5

Wheelbase (in):

107.3

Length, Overall (in):

178.3

Advanced Technical Data

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

2300

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

230

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.967

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.136

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.360

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.856

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.518

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.222

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.5

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/A-Arms

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Leaf Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.22

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

.94

Steering Type:

Power Recirculating Ball

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

19.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.37

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

38.7

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

10.6 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

38.9

Front Leg Room (in):

42.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.5

Front Hip Room (in):

53.1

Second Head Room (in):

37.3

Second Leg Room (in):

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

55.5

Second Hip Room (in):

50.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.7

Height, Overall (in):

67.3

Track Width, Front (in):

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in):

56.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

79.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

43.4

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