1998 GMC Safari specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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$20,238

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Showing the 1998 GMC Safari Ext 111" WB RWD

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Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Navy

Pewter Gray

Packages

SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

$0

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SLX decor

SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

$2,136

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SLX decor
tilt wheel
speed control

SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

$4,184

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SLE decor
pwr windows
deep tinted glass

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SLT DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 5

$5,799

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SLT decor
roof-mounted luggage carrier
6-way pwr driver seat

SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

$3,395

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SLE decor
pwr windows
deep tinted glass

Specifications

Cruising Range - Hwy	500.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	20 MPG
Cruising Range - City	400.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	16 MPG

Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Type	4
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	550 lbs

Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	4164.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2351 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	1786.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	9000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	1786.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	1813 lbs
Curb Weight	4164.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs

Rear Door Opening Height	42.0 in
Overhang, Front	32.5 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	51.6 in
Side Door Opening Width	34.5 in
Side Door Opening Height	46.8 in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Step Up Height - Side	17.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	126.0 in
Second Shoulder Room	67.1 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Second Leg Room	36.5 in
Second Head Room	37.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	170.4 ft³
Front Leg Room	41.6 in
Step Up Height - Front	19.5 in
Ground Clearance, Front	6.8 in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Front Hip Room	65.0 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	77.5 in
Second Hip Room	50.9 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	189.8 in
Wheelbase	111.2 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	26.0 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	57.2 in
Front Head Room	39.2 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	98.6 in
Height, Overall	75.0 in
Front Shoulder Room	64.0 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.4 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	104.4 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width	57.2 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	61.7 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	47.2 in

Rearview mirror	Standard
Urethane steering wheel w/steel sleeve anti-theft locking feature	Standard
Rear load panel doors	Standard
P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock	Standard
15" x 6" steel wheels w/bright metal hubcaps	Standard
Engine cover w/glove box, map pocket	Standard
Halogen sealed beam headlamps	Standard
25 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Independent front coil spring suspension	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
600-CCA battery	Standard
Delayed illuminated entry lamps	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
5950# GVWR (2800 front/3150 rear), springs (2800 front/3150 rear), axles (2800 front/3150 rear)	Standard
Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged	Standard
Vinyl seat trim	Standard
Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged	Standard
Heater w/ducts under driver/passenger seats	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Engine/transmission oil cooler	Standard
1.26" diameter front stabilizer bar	Standard
4.3L (262) SFI V6 (VORTEC) engine	Standard
Assist handles-inc: RH passenger "A" pillar, sliding door pillar	Standard
Cigarette lighter	Standard
Cupholders-inc: (2) engine cover console, (1) LH center seating area, (2) rear cargo area	Standard
Front/rear license plate brackets	Standard
Molded composite gray grille	Standard
Swing-out glass windows-inc: sliding door, LH front quarter	Standard
Scotchgard fabric protector all carpeting and optional cloth trim	Standard
Headlamps-on warning tone	Standard
Sliding RH side door	Standard
Etch-resistant clearcoat paint	Standard
Passlock security system	Standard
Stepwell/glove box/ashtray lamps	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Dual high/low note horn	Standard
Side-door guard beams-inc: driver/passenger/sliding door	Standard
5-passenger seating-inc: (2) reclining front bucket seats, (1) removable 3-passenger adjustable intermediate bench seat	Standard
Front/middle/rear dome lamps w/front/rear/sliding door-actuated switches, door jamb defeat switch	Standard
Screw-operated scissor-jack-inc: ratchet handle, extension, (2) wheel blocks located at RH rear of vehicle	Standard
6-wire trailering harness	Standard
Pwr assisted front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Single stage steel leaf spring rear suspension	Standard
Molded color-keyed storage bin in LH center panel/rear quarter panel	Standard
Front air conditioning	Standard
Side window defoggers	Standard
Full-length 2-piece color-keyed foam-backed cloth headliner	Standard
Dual color-keyed padded cloth sunshades w/extenders, visor mirrors, elastic straps	Standard
Color-keyed carpet on wheelhousing/entire load floor	Standard
Compact spare tire/wheel w/winch-type carrier mounted under floor	Standard
HD flashers	Standard
Speed-sensitive pwr steering	Standard
Lower body-color painted rear bumper w/step pad	Standard
Dual black below-eye-line fold-away mirrors	Standard
Front bumper w/lower body-color fascias	Standard
Complete body glass	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Energy absorbing steering column	Standard
Safety belts-inc: front adjustable lap/shoulder belts, rear/intermediate lap/shoulder belts, center seat position lap belts	Standard
2-RH/3-LH coat hooks	Standard
Tinted Solar-Ray glass (all windows)	Standard
City 16/hwy 20 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Sliding side-door child security lock	Standard
Speaker system-inc: (2) extended range front speakers, (4) extended range rear speakers	Standard
Gauges-inc: analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltmeter, fuel level	Standard
Stainless steel muffler/tailpipe	Standard
Intermittent windshield wiper system	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
100-amp Delcotron alternator	Standard
Auxiliary pwr outlets-inc: (2) on passenger side of engine cover, (1) LH rear quarter panel	Standard

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Front Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 4.0 in

Displacement	4.3L/262
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	250 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	190 @ 4400
Engine Type	Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler	Yes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Power
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.86 x 1.04 in

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	44.2 ft
Steering Type	Power, speed-sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	42.7 ft

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

Rear Tire Size	P215/75R15
Front Tire Size	P215/75R15
Spare Tire Size	T145/80D16

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