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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
$22,977
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
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,217 lbs
Curb Weight
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,217 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,383 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,383 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,096 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,121 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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