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1997 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
290 hp
245 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/350
Displacement
245 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
17.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,687 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,863 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,913 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
5,687 lbs
Curb Weight
2,913 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
42 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,824 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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