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1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Specs

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1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Specs

1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Performance Hide
5,013 cc 5 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 95 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
129 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty battery
Power: 172 kW , 230 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 285 ft lb , 386 Nm @ 2,800 rpm
1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.42:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
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
1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Front chrome bumpers , rear body color bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 6,030, overall width (mm): 1,956, overall height (mm): 1,859, ground clearance (mm): 213, wheelbase (mm): 3,950, front track (mm): 1,628, rear track (mm): 1,603 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 15,728
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Opening rear ¼ windows
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,812, curb weight (kg) 2,194, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,948, front axle weight (kg) 1,633, rear axle weight (kg) 1,701 and max legal load (kg) 619
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
1998 K1500 Base Extended Cab Pickup Interior Hide
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray
Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 2,479, front width (mm): 1,636 and width between arches (mm): 1,247
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats removed (liters): 1,147
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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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