1997 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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MSRP
1500
$24,648
2500
$25,881
1500 4WD
$27,249
2500 4WD
$28,500
$27,249
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • Vehicle length and height not available
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
12 City / 16 Hwy
Horsepower
250 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.57 x 1.25 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
5.7L/350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
335 @ 2800
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
12 City / 16 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
17.4 qts

Measurements

Front Hip Room
61 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Overhang, Front
35 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
48 ft³
Rear Door Opening Height
41 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Wheelbase
132 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31 in
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Height, Overall
73 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
77 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Second Hip Room
Not Available in
Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
97 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Front Head Room
40 in
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Second Head Room
Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
150 ft³
Passenger Capacity
3
Rear Door Opening Width
51 in
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
220 in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
41 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P245/75R16
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
P245/75R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16
Rear Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
42 gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
11,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,300 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,243 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,518 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,725 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,057 lbs
Curb Weight
5,243 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
2,057 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs

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