Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 1997 Toyota Camry - Road Test
| TECH DATA | | Toyota Camry LE | | GENERAL/POWERTRAIN | | Importer/manufacturer | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., | | | Torrance, Calif. | | Location of final assembly plant | Georgetown, Ky., | | | and Toyota City, Japan | | Body style | 4-door, 5-passenger | | EPA size class | Midsize | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, front drive | | Airbag | Dual | | Engine configuration | V-6, DOHC, | | | 4 valves/cylinder | | Engine displacement, ci/cc | 183/2995 | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 194 @ 5200 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 209 @ 4400 | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | | Base price | $22,500 (est.) | | Price as tested | $25,000 (est.) | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in./mm | 105.2/2672 | | Track, f/r, in./mm | 61.1/59.9/1552/1522 | | Length, in./mm | 188.5/4788 | | Width, in./mm | 70.1/1781 | | Height, in./mm | 55.4/1407 | | Ground clearance, in./mm | 5.1/130 | | Mfr’s base curb weight, lb | 3272 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 62/38 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 14.1 | | Fuel capacity, gal. | 18.5 | | Weight/power ratio, lb/hp | 16.9 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, lower control | | | arms, anti-roll bar/struts, dual links, anti-roll bar | | Steering | Rack and pinion, power assist | | Turning circle, ft | 36.0 | | Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/discs, ABS | | Wheels, in. | 15 x 6.0, aluminum alloy | | Tires | Dunlop SP Sport 4000 A/S, 205/65HR15 | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 7.9 | | Standing quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.0/86.8 | | Braking, 60-0, ft | 127 | | Handling, lateral acceleration, g | 0.77 | | Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 63.7 | | EPA fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy. | 19/26 |
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