1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

Regular 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
$21,023
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Head Room
40 in
Height, Overall
76 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Passenger Capacity
3
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Tailgate Width
62 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
213 in
Wheelbase
132 in
Cargo Volume
69 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Front Hip Room
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front
Independent GM

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,250 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Curb Weight
5,165 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,165 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,435 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,150 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,435 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
12,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,015 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs

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