1997 Nissan Altima GXE Auto
The 1997 Nissan Altima GXE Auto is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/od and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,829 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 180.5 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,915 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,829 ($36,102 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L I4 (KA24DE) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 2.79 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.27 |
| Final Drive | 3.62 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent strut |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.83 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.59 in |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.9 x 0.87 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0 in (Steel) |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0 in (Steel) |
| Tires Front | P205/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Front Track | 57.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,915 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars