Facts about the 1998 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne
The 1998 K2500 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the cab & chassis market segment. The Cheyenne is a member of a series of three trim levels for the K2500 which include WT, Silverado, and Cheyenne. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Stop and Go
The K2500 Cheyenne is equipped with a General Motors 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the K2500 Cheyenne are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 76.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,740 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,675. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 K2500 is a traditional Central SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.
The K2500 Cheyenne received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne sold well in 1998. 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.
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