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Elantra
1997 Hyundai Elantra
South Korea
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Hyundai
Model
Elantra
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
J2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
139 hp
Power (kW)
102 kW
Torque
182 Nm (134 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,975 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,420 mm
(174.0 in)
Width
1,700 mm
(66.9 in)
Height
1,393 mm
(54.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
(100.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,900 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Ground Clearance
160 mm
(6.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
J Platform (J2)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
393 litres
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
Hyundai
360 vehicles
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Elantra
Model
6 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Elantra Standard
1991–2026
Elantra Sedan Generations
3 of 12
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J2
1996–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
2.0
Horsepower
139 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
