A Better 1992′s Model: The 1993 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Base
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Engine Specs
The restyled K1500 Suburban Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The K1500 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 torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The K1500 Suburban is 186.80 inches long, 77.00 inches wide, and 76.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,995 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1993 K1500 Suburban is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.
The K1500 Suburban Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 1993 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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