First Impressions of the Chevrolet S10 for 1993

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet S10 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Chevrolet S10 Engine Specs

The S10 Base is equipped with a General Motors 4.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.

The S10 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 coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1993 S10 is a Rochester TBI 300 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the S10 Base are 77.00 inches wide by 186.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,995 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 S10 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.

In 1992 and 1993 the S10 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 1992 model began the promise of the Chevrolet S10. The 1993 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 S10 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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