The Chevrolet K2500 is a 2-door truck available at your Chevrolet dealer. The K2500 came in three configurations: WT, Silverado, and Cheyenne. The WT configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 20 highway miles and 16 city. The K2500 competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

1998 Chevrolet K2500 WT Specs

The K2500 WT is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K2500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1998 K2500 is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 WT 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 standard warranty period for the K2500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $21,740, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,675. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The 1998 K2500 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a standard cab pickup truck.

In 1997 and 1998 the K2500 WT was availble in the exterior colors of Cherry Ice Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic, Dark Forest Green Metallic, Dark Purple Metallic, Ivory White, Light Autumnwood Metallic, Light Carmine Red Metallic, Medium Cadet Blue Metallic, Silvermist Metallic, and Teal Blue Metallic.

What We Think of the Chevrolet K2500

The 1997 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K2500. The 1998 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 WT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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