1997 Ford Probe GT
The 1997 Ford Probe GT is a 164-hp 2.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,255 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 164 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Probe measures 179.5 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,921 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,255 ($34,940 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Mazda KL-DE DOHC 24V V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 164 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.5 in |
| Width | 69.8 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,921 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