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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]: