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1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
4,300 cc 4.3 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 95 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty battery
Power: 149 kW , 200 HP @ 4,400 rpm; 255 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm
1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.42:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Torsion beam front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with torsion springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Front and rear separate chrome bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,550, overall width (mm): 1,951, overall height (mm): 1,844, ground clearance (mm): 213, wheelbase (mm): 3,594, front track (mm): 1,628, rear track (mm): 1,613 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 14,508
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Opening rear ¼ windows
Gloss paint , metallic paint , black paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,812, curb weight (kg) 2,071, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,268, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 1,633, rear axle weight (kg) 1,701, max legal load (kg) 741 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 272
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
1997 K1500 Base Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray
Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 1,999, front width (mm): 1,636 and width between arches (mm): 1,247
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 1,147 and all seats in place (liters): 1,147
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver and passenger front airbag
Split bench seat , split bench seat , split bench seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap reel front seat belts on center seat
Illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Illuminated entry system on interior
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,013, rear headroom (mm): 953, front hip room (mm): 1,524, rear hip room (mm): 1,631, front leg room (mm): 1,059, rear leg room (mm): 884, front shoulder room (mm): 1,661 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,717
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench one-piece three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: six seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds
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