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1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

MSRP
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$19,872
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,035
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,023
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$22,977
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,105
$19,872
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

65 in
Front Shoulder Room
6
Passenger Capacity
35 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
35 in
Overhang, Front
46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Front Hip Room
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
40 in
Front Head Room
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
69 ft³
Cargo Volume
156 in
Wheelbase
62 in
Tailgate Width
237 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
38 in
Second Head Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
73 in
Height, Overall
64 in
Second Hip Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
42 in
Front Leg Room
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor

Steering

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

Suspension

Not Available
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,516 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,084 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,084 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,222 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,862 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
3,516 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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