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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
$20,035
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
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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