1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors

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1997 Chevrolet 1500

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Key specs

2-door
2 seats
200.0-hp, 4.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
194.5" length, 70.8" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.57 x 1.25 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: Four Wheel
Brake Type: Power

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 4.3L/262
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 255 @ 2800
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 12.8 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 56 ft³
Tailgate Width: 62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 79 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 33 in
Cab to End of Frame: Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 42 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Height, Overall: 73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 77 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 195 in
Wheelbase: 118 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Head Room: N/A
Front Hip Room: 60 in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 41 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Power

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent GM
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size: P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size: P245/75R16
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 7,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,100 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,287 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,350 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 25 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,813 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,813 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,287 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,709 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,578 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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