1998 GMC Safari specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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MSRP
Ext 111" WB RWD
$20,238
111.2" WB AWD
$21,804
Ext 111" WB AWD
$22,538
$20,238
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Safari

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Navy
Pewter Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SLX decor

  • $3,395

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • pwr windows
    • deep tinted glass
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    $3,395

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • pwr windows
    • deep tinted glass
    • pwr mirrors
    • roof console
    • under-seat storage compartment
    • dual illum visor vanity mirrors
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control

  • $4,184

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • pwr windows
    • deep tinted glass
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    $4,184

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • pwr windows
    • deep tinted glass
    • pwr mirrors
    • roof console
    • under-seat storage compartment
    • dual illum visor vanity mirrors
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • roof-mounted luggage carrier
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • brushed aluminum wheels

  • $2,136

    Starting MSRP

    • SLX decor
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
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    $2,136

    Starting MSRP

    • SLX decor
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • convenience net
    • pwr door locks/windows
    • deep tinted windows
    • courtesy/dual reading lamps
    • uplevel 8-passenger seating
    • uplevel grille,composite headlamps
    • body-side moldings
    • silver-painted wheels

  • $5,799

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • roof-mounted luggage carrier
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
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    $5,799

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • roof-mounted luggage carrier
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • under-seat storage compartment
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
190 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11.86 x 1.04 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
190 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

126 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Third Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
42 in
Front Leg Room
170 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Tailgate Width
37 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
42 in
Rear Door Opening Height
57 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
67 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
51 in
Second Hip Room
33 in
Overhang, Front
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
39 in
Front Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
104 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
65 in
Front Hip Room
64 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
47 in
Side Door Opening Height
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Length, Overall
35 in
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
99 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
111 in
Wheelbase
75 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
17 in
Step Up Height - Side

Steering

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

Suspension

Stage spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
Coil spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
T145/80D16
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

4,164 lbs
Curb Weight
4,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,164 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,351 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,786 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,786 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
5,950 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
1,813 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear

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