1997 Hyundai Tiburon Base 5MT
The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon Base 5MT is a 130-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,499 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Tiburon measures 170.9 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,499 ($27,334 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Beta G4GM 1.8L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 85 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 51.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars