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1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Specs

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1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Specs

1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Performance Hide
5,733 cc 5.7 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 159 liter fuel tank
Power: 149 kW , 255 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 330 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm
1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.42:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Exterior Hide
Black/grey medium body side molding
Front integrated chrome bumpers with rubbing strip , rear separate chrome bumpers with rubbing strip
Chrome/bright trim on side of body and on bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,575, overall width (mm): 1,948, overall height (mm): 1,811, ground clearance (mm): 168, wheelbase (mm): 3,340, front track (mm): 1,582, rear track (mm): 1,590 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 13,320
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Gloss paint , metallic paint , black paint
Driver side and passenger side fixed rear side windows
Fixed rear window
Rear black step
Tinted glass
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 3,084, curb weight (kg) 2,189, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,948, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 1,338, rear axle weight (kg) 1,800, max legal load (kg) 896 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 363
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
1998 C1500 Suburban Utility Interior Hide
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 2,482, front width (mm): 1,506 and width between arches (mm): 1,262
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 1,345, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 2,735, rear seat down (liters): 4,233, all seats in place (liters): 1,345 and all seats removed (liters): 4,233
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with five switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment and plastic/rubber in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
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
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system on interior
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,013, rear headroom (mm): 988, front hip room (mm): 1,537, rear hip room (mm): 1,532, front leg room (mm): 1,049, rear leg room (mm): 919, front shoulder room (mm): 1,651 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,651
Internal button power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch and operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front and rear reading lights
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: three seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds and rear seat heater ducts
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