Vital Statistics: The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
By Alex Thomas
Introduction
The 1997 Tiburon is manufactured in SOUTH KOREA for Hyundai. It is Hyundai's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $13,499 USD in 1997.
Tiburon Dimensions
In 1997 the Tiburon has an overall length of 170.90 inches and a width of 68.10 inches. It sits a total of 51.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.40 inches. Front headroom is 38.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Tiburon a turning radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 195/60R14 tires with a wheelbase of 97.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Tiburon 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 2566 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 1997 Tiburon is rated at 22 - 23 miles/gallon city and 30 - 31 miles/gallon highway out of a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Tiburon retails for $13,499 USD with a invoice price of $12,166 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player. Leading optional equipment includes Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Tiburon seats 4 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Hyundai Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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