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1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

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1997 Chevrolet 2500

Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 2500 HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 5.7L/350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 2800
Engine Oil Cooler Yes
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy Not Available MPG
Cruising Range - City 0.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City Not Available MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 0.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. HD Manual w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again Deep Low
First Gear Ratio (:1) 5.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Trans Power Take Off SAE 6-Bolt
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Transfer Case Model Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Transfer Case Power Take Off Not Available
Suspension Type - Front Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front Not Available
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Frame Type Ladder
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.50 x 1.26 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx Not Available gal
Steering Type Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 50.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 54.6 ft
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 1000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2862 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2222 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 5084.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 3516.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 3516.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 12,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 9600.00 lbs
Curb Weight 5084.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 8600.00 lbs
Passenger Capacity 6
Front Head Room 39.9 in
Front Leg Room 41.7 in
Front Shoulder Room 65.4 in
Front Hip Room 60.0 in
Second Head Room 37.5 in
Second Leg Room 34.8 in
Second Shoulder Room 67.6 in
Second Hip Room 64.2 in
Wheelbase 155.5 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper 237.4 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Length, Overall N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 76.8 in
Height, Overall 73.1 in
Overhang, Front 35.4 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 45.7 in
Cab to End of Frame Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.8 in
Ground Clearance, Front 7.7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 7.2 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 97.6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 60.2 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 64.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 49.1 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 19.2 in
Tailgate Width 62.0 in
Cargo Volume 69.1 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume 40.5 ft³
Double-wall steel construction 8' pickup box w/extensive corrosion protection Standard
Cargo area lamp Standard
Molded grille painted argent Standard
Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel Standard
34 gallon fuel tank Standard
8600# GVWR (3600 front/6000 rear), springs (3600 front/6084 rear), axles (3800 front/6000 rear) Standard
Solid exterior paint Standard
3-passenger folding rear bench seat w/matching trim Standard
Intermittent windshield wiper system Standard
Single note horn Standard
Cigarette lighter Standard
Head restraints, front seat Standard
1.25" Front stabilizer bar Standard
Dual dash cupholders Standard
HD 5-speed manual transmission w/deep low, OD Standard
Mechanical jack & wheel wrench Standard
8-lead trailering wire harness Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard
Gauges-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, fuel level, engine temperature, oil pressure Standard
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-forward/reverse, digital clock, 4 speakers Standard
Energy-absorbing steering column/instrument panel Standard
Dual coat hooks Standard
Swing-out rear quarter windows Standard
Cheyenne badge on B-pillar Standard
Speed-sensitive pwr steering Standard
Color-keyed cloth headliner Standard
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard
3-passenger reclining split bench seat w/easy entry Standard
100 amp alternator Standard
Dual covered power points Standard
Side door guard beams Standard
Independent front suspension w/coil springs Standard
Scotchgard Fabric Protector on all cloth & carpet surfaces Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Manual lap/shoulder safety belts, front/rear outboard seat positions Standard
Insulation under dash & floor covering Standard
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjusters Standard
Heater/defogger w/side window defoggers Standard
Dual color-keyed padded cloth sunshades w/driver storage strap, passenger mirror Standard
Molded plastic door trim panels w/dual integral armrests/map pockets Standard
Removable tailgate Standard
Simulated leather steering wheel Standard
Glove box w/latched door Standard
Aluminized stainless steel exhaust system Standard
LT245/75R16E all-season SBR BSW tires Standard
Leaf spring rear suspension Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass (all windows) Standard
Dual black break-a-way mirrors Standard
Color-keyed rubber floor mat Standard
Chrome front bumper Standard
Lighting-inc: dome,reading,ashtray,glove-box,delayed entry feature,underhood Standard
HD 600 CCA 12-volt battery Standard
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes Standard
Passenger assist handle Standard
Singular rectangular halogen headlamps Standard
5.7L (350) HD SFI V8 (Vortec) engine Standard
16" silver painted steel wheels w/black center cap Standard
Key-in-ignition warning buzzer Standard
Manual lap safety belts, center seat positions Standard
Winch-type spare tire carrier (under rear frame) Standard

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