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1997 Suzuki Alto

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
EF
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.0 SOHC 8V
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
54 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Torque
73 Nm (54 lb-ft)
Top speed
140 km/h (87 mph)
0–60 mph
14.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
15.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
3,495 mm (137.6 in)
Width
1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Height
1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,335 mm (91.9 in)
Curb weight
730 kg (1,609 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 10W-50
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
993 cc
3.6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
72 mm (2.8 in)
Stroke
61 mm (2.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
35 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
5.7 – 9 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.2 – 6.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.3 – 7.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
172 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,335 mm (52.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,305 mm (51.4 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Ground Clearance
160 mm (6.3 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Australian Classification
Microcar
Suzuki emblem
Gross Weight
1,160 kg (2,557 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
600 kg (1,323 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
350 kg (772 lb)
Cargo Capacity
430 kg (948 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
60.1
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Air Condition
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional

Steering Wheel

Material
Plastic
Colour
Grey

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
210 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,200 litres
Depth
540 mm (21.3 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,170 mm (46.1 in)

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: -
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
Alto
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Hatchback
Variant
Alto Hatchback Generations5 of 9
Year
Powertrain
1.0 SOHC 8V
Horsepower
54 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed

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