1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

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1997 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

2-door
3 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: 3

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 41 ft³
Cargo Volume: 69 ft³
Tailgate Width: 62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 35 in
Cab to End of Frame: Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 46 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Height, Overall: 74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 77 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 237 in
Wheelbase: 156 in
Second Hip Room: 64 in
Second Shoulder Room: 68 in
Second Leg Room: 35 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Front Hip Room: 60 in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 56 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 52 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Power

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 8,600 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,470 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 10,250 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 34 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 12,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 3,130 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 3,130 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,470 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,260 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 3,210 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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