1998 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$17,932
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
$18,980
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,548
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$20,584
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,735
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,690
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,817
$17,932
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Seating Capacity
2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.57 x 1.25 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
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
Displacement
5.0L/305
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
3
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available 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
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Height, Overall
71 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
213 in
Wheelbase
132 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Head Room
40 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

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
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D

Weight & Capacity

Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,701 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,591 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,292 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,820 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.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,908 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,908 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,292 lbs

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