The 1999 S10 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the extended cab pickup market segment. The ZR2 is a member of a series of four trim levels for the S10 which include Xtreme, LS, ZR2, and Base. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Chevrolet S10 Engine Specs

The S10 ZR2 is equipped with a General Motors 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 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 S10 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

S10 ZR2 Statistics

The S10 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $22,125, with an invoice cost of $20,023. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 S10 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

The S10 ZR2 received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet S10 ZR2 sold well in 1999. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a S10.

Tags: 2-Door, Chevrolet S10, Extended Cab Pickup, United States market, ZR2

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