1997 Ford Probe Base
The 1997 Ford Probe Base is a 118-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,755 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 118 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Probe measures 178.7 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,755 ($29,878 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Mazda FS DOHC 16V I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 118 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,690 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars