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2001 Suzuki Vitara LE 2dr JS 1.6L Soft Top Manual 2WD
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2-Door, Sport Utility Vehicle
25 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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25 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2-Door
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
93.4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2624
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
28
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
1.6L/97
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
97 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
103 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
5-link
Front Tire Size:
P195/75R15
Rear Tire Size:
P195/75R15
Spare Tire Size:
P195/75R15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 5.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.8
Wheelbase (in):
86.6
Length, Overall (in):
152.0
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
5.13
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
5.7
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/coil spring
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.95
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
20.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
31.5
Brake Type:
Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Front Head Room (in):
40.9
Front Leg Room (in):
41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.0
Front Hip Room (in):
50.6
Second Head Room (in):
39.5
Second Leg Room (in):
35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.6
Second Hip Room (in):
46.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
67.3
Height, Overall (in):
64.8
Track Width, Front (in):
57.5
Track Width, Rear (in):
57.5
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
36.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
42.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
37.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
33.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
10.2
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