The Lowdown: 1997 Ford Probe
By Jack Brillstein
Introduction
The 1997 Probe is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $14,355 USD in 1997.
Probe Dimensions
The 1997 Probe has standard length of 178.70 inches and a width of 69.80 inches. The Probe rides 51.60 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Probe a radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 195/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 102.80 inches.
Drivetrain
The Probe comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2762 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Probe's standard 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 23 - 26 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Probe retails for $14,355 USD with a invoice price of $13,152 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer. Probe optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Probe seats 4 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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