1997 Honda Del Sol VTEC 5MT
The 1997 Honda Del Sol VTEC 5MT is a 160-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,995 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 160 horsepower at 7,600 rpm and 111 lb-ft of torque at 7000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Del Sol measures 157.7 inches long on a 93.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,522 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,995 ($40,488 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L DOHC VTEC 16-valve I4 (B16A3) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
| Torque | 111 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-Valve VTEC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.31 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.11 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.46 |
| 4th Gear | 1.11 |
| 5th Gear | 0.85 |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 4.4 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 10.5 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted front disc brakes |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid rear disc brakes, standard 4-wheel ABS |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. alloy wheels |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. alloy wheels |
| Tires Front | P195/60R14 |
| Tires Rear | P195/60R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 49.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 57.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.51 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,522 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars