1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors
Extended Cab Pickup
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
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 2500 HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
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Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
MPG
|
255 hp
290 hp 195 hp Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
Gas V8
Engine Type
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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
5.7L/350
Displacement
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
-
MPG
|
17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
56 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
142 in
Wheelbase
|
74 in
Height, Overall
|
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
64 in
Second Hip Room
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
60 in
Front Hip Room
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
35 in
Overhang, Front
|
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
6
Passenger Capacity
|
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
62 in
Tailgate Width
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
41 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
38 in
Second Head Room
|
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
|
35 in
Second Leg Room
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
Steering
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Power
Steering Type
|
51 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
|
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
5,217 lbs
Curb Weight
|
3,383 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
3,096 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
5,217 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
10,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
3,383 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,121 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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