Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet K3500 for 1997
Chevrolet K3500 Engine Specs: The K3500 Cheyenne comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a five-speed transmission by New Venture. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The K3500 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.
Statistics
The K3500 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 K3500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,054 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 K3500 is a Central SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.
The 1997 K3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard cab pickup truck.
Parting Shots
The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K3500. 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 K3500 Cheyenne will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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