1997 Chrysler Town and Country LX
The 1997 Chrysler Town and Country LX is a 158-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,895 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 4,850 rpm and 203 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Town and Country measures 199.7 inches long on a 119.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,057 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,895 ($54,460 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L EGA V6 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 4,850 rpm |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, Electronic Control (41TE) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.62 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Isolated strut w/ coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring w/ linkless antisway bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.00 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in |
| Turning Diameter | 39.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 x 0.9 in vented rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | N/A -- rear drum brakes, 9.8 x 2.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P215/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.7 in |
| Width | 76.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 159.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,057 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 67.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars