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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
5,328cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 320 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 340 at 4,200
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 19 - 20 (RWD)
Available with: RWD
 
Type:
5,328cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 310 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 335 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 19 - 20 (RWD)
Available with: 4WD
 
Type:
5,967cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 366 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 380 at 4,300
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 101.6 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 17
Available with: LT; LTZ
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.06, 1.63, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.73; 4.10 (6.0; opt on 5.3)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & Four-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
5,478 (RWD)
5,645 (4WD)
GVWR [lbs]:
7,000 (RWD)
7,200 (4WD)
Weight distribution: 51 / 49 (RWD)
52 / 48 (4WD)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 8,200 (RWD)
8,000 (4WD)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 31.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
43.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
221.3
Width [in.]:
79.1
Height [in.]:
76.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 130.0
Front Track [in.]: 68.2
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 9.1
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
4 - 6
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.0
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 39.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.3
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.2
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
64.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 61.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
54.3; 101.0 (middle gate open)
Cargo Box Width [in.]
50.0; 47.4 (at middle gate)
Cargo Box Length [in.]: 63.3; 98.2 (middle gate open)
Cargo Box Height [in.]: 22.6