1997 Toyota Prius specifications

1997 Toyota Prius data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1475 mm 58.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Length 4275 mm 168.3 inches
Width 1675 mm 65.9 inches
Height 1490 mm 58.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1240 kg 2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 1NZ-FE
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1497 cc
(91.353 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 84.7 mm
2.95 × 3.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
58 PS (57 bhp) (43 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
102 Nm (75 ft·lb) (10.4 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
28.4 kW/litre
38.6 ps/litre
38.1 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
68.14 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 13.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 856.2 kPa (124.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.25 cc
Aspiration Normal Atkinson cycle
Compressor
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
Hybrid drivetrain
Secondary motor type Permanent magnet with nickel-metal hydride batteries
Secondary power 40.0 PS (39.5 bhp, 29.4 kW) @ 940 rpm
Secondary torque 305.0 Nm (225 ft·lb, 31 kgm) @ 0 rpm
Maximum system output
Maximum system torque
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
46.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
34.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
45.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
29.17 kg/kW
48.73 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S Regenerative
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID230824
Production total
Model code
Model family NHW10
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Toyota Prius added 2011-01-26.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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