One of the staples of the Standard Cab Pickup segment is the Chevrolet K2500. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the K2500 with four versions: WT, Silverado, Cheyenne, and Base. Sales for the K2500, especially the K2500 Base, were brisk during 1996 and 1997. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

Chevrolet K2500 Engine Specs: The K2500 Base 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 K2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-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.

Fuel is handled for the K2500 is a Central SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

K2500 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $18,592, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

The 1995 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K2500. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the K2500 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Chevrolet K2500, Standard Cab Pickup

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