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1997 K3500 Base Crew Cab Pickup Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Chevrolet K3500 Base Crew Cab Pickup specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Chevrolet K3500 Research

1997 Chevrolet K3500

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 0-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive

K3500 Base Crew Cab Pickup Specifications

Performance & Efficiency 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 and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 129 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty battery
Power: 190 kW , 255 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 330 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
4.1:1 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
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear separate chrome bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 6,373, overall width (mm): 1,951, overall height (mm): 1,892, ground clearance (mm): 163, wheelbase (mm): 4,280, front track (mm): 1,742, rear track (mm): 1,633 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 16,977
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint , metallic paint , black paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 4,173, curb weight (kg) 2,668, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,948, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 2,041, rear axle weight (kg) 2,760, max legal load (kg) 1,505 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 363
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
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
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Bench seat , bench seat , 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
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,013, rear headroom (mm): 1,036, front hip room (mm): 1,524, rear hip room (mm): 1,506, front leg room (mm): 1,059, rear leg room (mm): 963, front shoulder room (mm): 1,661 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,648
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 and rear seat heater ducts