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    Mirage Base (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Mirage Base is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mirage is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $15,730 before on-road costs.

    This Mirage is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 69 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 126 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Mirage measures 1365mm (53.7 inches) in height, 3880mm (152.8 inches) in length, 1680mm (66.1 inches) in width with a 2415mm (95.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 955kg (2105.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mirage Base comes standard with 175/70 R13 front tyres and 175/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.25 - 73.8 kW/t
    64.33 kW/t
    73.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    240 litres
    206 litres
    240 litres
    Price
    $13,990 - $16,730
    $13,990
    $19,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    3,880 mm
    1,680 mm
    1,365 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,880 mm
    Overall Width1,680 mm
    Overall Height1,365 mm
    Wheelbase2,415 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm

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    1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 75.5
    Engine (cc): 1468
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 82
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 13.2
    Capacity (L): 50

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 31

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 7.6
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (mph): 99

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 94
    Maximum Power (kW): 69
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 93
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 126
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 240

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
    Front Track (in): 57.1
    Front Track (mm): 1450
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 53.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1365
    Overall Length (in): 152.8
    Overall Length (mm): 3880
    Overall Width (in): 66.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1680
    Rear Track (in): 57.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1460
    Wheelbase (in): 95.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2415

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.6
    Front Headroom (mm): 980
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 930
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1090
    Rear Leg Room (in): 31.5
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 800
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.1
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1350

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1653
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 955
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2105

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

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