1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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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

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 208.6" length, 73.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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