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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
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 / 19
Available with: LS RWD
 
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)
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.06, 1.63, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.23, 3.73 (4.8L); 3.42, 3.73, 4.10 (5.3L)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & Four-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Short and long arm; 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]:
5,233 (RWD)
5,537 (4WD)
GVWR [lbs]:
7,100 (RWD)
7,300 (4WD)
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,500 (RWD)
8,200 (4WD)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
202.0
Width [in.]:
79.0
Height [in.]:
76.9 (RWD)
77.0 (4WD)
Wheelbase [in.]: 116.0
Front Track [in.]: 68.2
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.36
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 9.0
Approach Angle [in.]: 17.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 21.9
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
6 - 9
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.1
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 38.5
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 38.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.3
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 39.0
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 25.4
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
65.3
2. Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 65.3
3. Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 61.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
64.4
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 60.6
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 49.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
16.9 (behind third row)
60.3 (behind second row)
108.9 (behind first row)