In 1997 Chevrolet released the C2500 Suburban LT to the truck-buying market. The C2500 Suburban came in three configurations: Base, LS, and LT. The LT configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The C2500 Suburban competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.

Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Engine Specs

Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Engine Specs: The C2500 Suburban LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The C2500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The C2500 Suburban is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 76.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,054 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 C2500 Suburban is a Central SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

The C2500 Suburban LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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