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
$20,035
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 180.0-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
15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 2800
Engine Type
Gas V8
Displacement
5.0L/305
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,437 lbs
Curb Weight
4,437 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,763 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
8,270 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,862 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,575 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,763 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs

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