Nissan Sentra - Generation 4.2 (1997-2000)

NISSAN SENTRA (1997-2000)

An update done in 1997 treated the Sentra for some exterior revisions and the Super Saloon finally gained airbags and ABS brakes. The FE and GTS (a limited edition model) was added.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	GTS	1.6 Super Saloon	1.4 EX Saloon	1.3 FE
Years Available	June 1999-March 2000	July 1997-March 2000	July 1997-March 2000	July 1997-March 2000
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	GA16DNE 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	GA16DNE 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	GA14DE 1.4 DOHC 16V I4	GA13DS 1.3 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	110hp @ 6,000rpm	110hp @ 6,000rpm	87hp @ 6,000rpm	79hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	138Nm @ 4,000rpm	138Nm @ 4,000rpm	116Nm @ 4,000rpm	104Nm @ 3,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Carburetor
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,343mm	4,343mm	4,343mm	4,343mm
Width	1,692mm	1,692mm	1,692mm	1,692mm
Height	1,384mm	1,384mm	1,384mm	1,384mm
Wheelbase	2,535mm	2,535mm	2,535mm	2,535mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires
Wheels	14 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy	13 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Kits, Rear Spoiler, Revised Grille	Adds: Body Color Side Mirrors	Adds: None	Black Door Handles, Side Mirrors, and Bumpers
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Tachometer	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	4	4	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 323 Familia, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla