The S10 ZR2 is equipped with a General Motors 4.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a New Venture 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The S10 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

S10 ZR2 Statistics

The S10 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 76.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the S10 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $21,740, with an invoice cost of $19,675. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 S10 is a Central MFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

The 1998 S10 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a extended cab pickup truck.

In Summary

The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet S10. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ZR2 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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