First Impressions of the Chevrolet R2500 Suburban for 1991
In 1991 Chevrolet released the R2500 Suburban Silverado to the truck-buying market. The R2500 Suburban came in two configurations: Silverado and Scottsdale. The Silverado configuration is powered by the 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The R2500 Suburban competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Engine Specs
The restyled R2500 Suburban Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The R2500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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 coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the R2500 Suburban Silverado are 73.90 inches wide by 194.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1991 R2500 Suburban is a IFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
The 1991 R2500 Suburban gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think...
The 1991 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet R2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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