First Impressions of the Chevrolet K2500 for 1997
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet K2500 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 K2500 Engine Specs
The restyled K2500 Cheyenne is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a New Venture 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.
The fuel system for the 1997 K2500 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The K2500 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 standard warranty period for the K2500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $19,054, with an invoice cost of $17,244. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Cab & Chassis.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 K2500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a cab & chassis truck.
In 1996 and 1997 the K2500 Cheyenne was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
We Think...
The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K2500. The 1997 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 Cheyenne will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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