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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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