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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
4,300cc V6; cast-iron block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 195 at 4,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 260 at 2,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 101.6 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Redline: 5,600
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 - 15 (RWD) / 18 - 20 (RWD)
Available with: except LT
 
Type:
4,807cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 295 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 305 at 4,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 18 - 19 (RWD)
 
Type:
5,328cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 315 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 338 at 4,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 - 15 (RWD) / 19 - 20 (RWD)
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.06, 1.63, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.23; 3.42; 3.73; 4.10
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Short and Long Arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Solid axle; leaf springs
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.6 x 2.4 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,448 - 4,836
GVWR [lbs]:
6
Weight distribution: 58 / 42 (RWD)
59 / 41 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 8,200 (RWD)
8,900 (AWD)
8,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.0 (Short Box)
34.0 (Long Box)
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.7 (Short Box)
44.3 (Long Box)
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
205.7 (Short Box)
224.6 (Long Box)
Width [in.]:
79.9
Height [in.]:
73.9
73.7 (Long Box RWD)
73.8 (Long Box AWD)
Wheelbase [in.]: 119.0 (Short Box)
133.0 (Long Box)
Front Track [in.]: 68.1
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.4 - 9.4
Approach Angle [in.]: 15.1 - 17.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 23.3 - 25.0
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
2 - 3
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.4
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.2
Front Hiproom [in.]:
62.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
60.7 (Short Box)
75.5 (Long Box)
Cargo Box Width [in.]
62.4
Cargo Box Length [in.]: 78.7 (Short Box)
97.6 (Long Box)
Cargo Box Height [in.]: 21.0