Sunday, December 27, 2015

Nissan Sentra - Generation 4.2 (1997-2000)

NISSAN SENTRA (1997-2000)

An update done in 1997 treated the Sentra for some exterior revisions and the Super Saloon finally gained airbags and ABS brakes. The FE and GTS (a limited edition model) was added.

See the Generation 4.1 or 4.3 models







OWNERSHIP DETAILSGTS1.6 Super Saloon1.4 EX Saloon1.3 FE
Years AvailableJune 1999-March 2000July 1997-March 2000July 1997-March 2000July 1997-March 2000
ENGINE SPECS
EngineGA16DNE 1.6 DOHC 16V I4GA16DNE 1.6 DOHC 16V I4GA14DE 1.4 DOHC 16V I4GA13DS 1.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower110hp @ 6,000rpm110hp @ 6,000rpm87hp @ 6,000rpm79hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque138Nm @ 4,000rpm138Nm @ 4,000rpm116Nm @ 4,000rpm104Nm @ 3,600rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionCarburetor
Transmission4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,343mm4,343mm4,343mm4,343mm
Width1,692mm1,692mm1,692mm1,692mm
Height1,384mm1,384mm1,384mm1,384mm
Wheelbase2,535mm2,535mm2,535mm2,535mm
Curb Weight
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating5555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti LinkMulti Link
Front BrakesVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented Disc
Rear BrakesDrumDrumDrumDrum
Tires
Wheels14 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags1100
Anti-Lock BrakesYesYesNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFrontNoneNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Body Kits, Rear Spoiler, Revised GrilleAdds: Body Color Side MirrorsAdds: NoneBlack Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and Bumpers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialUrethaneUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: TachometerNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors Steering
Climate ControlManualManualManualManual
Audio SystemAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/CassetteAM/FM/Cassette
Speakers4442
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNoneNone
AlarmNoneNoneNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNoneNone
NOTES
RIVALSHonda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323 Familia, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla