The K2500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 7.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-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.

K2500 Silverado Statistics

The K2500 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $20,588, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1995 K2500 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 1995 K2500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500.

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

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