Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 1997 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
Chevrolet introduced the S10 ZR2 in late 1996 to regain its grip on the Extended Cab Pickup market. There are 4 trim levels for the S10 in 1997: . With two doors and spacious seating for two, the four-wheel drive S10 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Extended Cab Pickup market, including strong offerings from Acura.
1997 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 Specs
Chevrolet S10 Engine Specs: The S10 ZR2 comes outfitted with a Vortec 4.3 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 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 fuel system for the 1997 S10 is a Central MFI 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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The S10 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the S10 ZR2 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 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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 Extended Cab Pickup.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 S10 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a extended cab pickup truck.
Parting Shots
The 1997 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet S10. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ZR2 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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