1998 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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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
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50 in
Third Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Third Head Room: Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 31 in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Step Up Height - Front: Not Available in
Wheelbase: 132 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 48 ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Second Hip Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 71 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume: N/A
Rear Door Opening Height: 41 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Third Leg Room: Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Second Leg Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 98 in
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Length, Overall: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 3
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Height, Overall: 74 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 51 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 77 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Third Hip Room: Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 97 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 41 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: Not Available in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 150 ft³
Front Hip Room: 61 in
Second Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Second Head Room: Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 36 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 220 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 77 in
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side: Not Available in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 48 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 43 ft
Steering Type: Speed sensitive pwr

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Full-floating
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent GM
Suspension Type - Front: Indep Coil Spring

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,692 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 3,314 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,594 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 10,000 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 9,684 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 12,000 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 42 gal
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,000 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 3,314 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,286 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 8,600 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,286 lbs

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