1998 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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Key specs

4-door
8 seats
250.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline 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: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 250 hp
Seating Capacity: 8

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement: 5.7L/350
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 335 @ 2800
Engine Type: Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 250 @ 4600
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 17.4 qts

Measurements

Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 48 ft³
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 150 ft³
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Second Head Room: 39 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 51 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 71 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Second Leg Room: 36 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 41 in
Passenger Capacity: 9
Ground Clearance, Front: 10 in
Third Hip Room: 49 in
Third Shoulder Room: 64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 98 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 220 in
Front Hip Room: 61 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 36 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Second Hip Room: 60 in
Wheelbase: 132 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Rear Door Opening Height: 41 in
Height, Overall: 73 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 77 in
Step Up Height - Front: Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room: 65 in
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 97 ft³
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Third Head Room: 38 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 77 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 31 in
Third Leg Room: 37 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Step Up Height - Side: Not Available in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Spare Tire Size: P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size: P245/75R16
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: P245/75R16
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Curb Weight - Rear: 2,732 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,742 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7,300 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 12,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Curb Weight: 5,558 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,558 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,826 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,742 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 42 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs

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