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SPECIFICATIONS
| REGULAR CAB | Extended Cab | CREW CAB |
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]: | 15 / 20 |
| Available with: | Work Truck |
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) |
| Available with: | Work Truck; LS; 1LT |
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) |
| Available with: | except LS |
Type: |
5,967cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain: | OHV 2-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 367 at 5,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 375 at 4,300 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 101.6 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Redline: | 6,000 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 13 / 17 - 18 (RWD) |
| Available with: | 1LT; 2LT; LTZ |
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 13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted discs (opt.) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
4,797 - 5,426 |
GVWR [lbs]: |
6,400 (Short & Std Box RWD) 7,000 (Short & Std Box AWD) 6,900 |
| Weight distribution: | 58 / 42 (Short & Std Box RWD) 59 / 41 60 / 40 (Long Box AWD) |
| Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 7,500 - 10,500 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 26.0 34.0 (Long Box) |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
44.6 (Short Box) 46.9 (Standard Box) 51.2 (Long Box) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
220.6 (Short Box) 230.2 (Standard Box) 249.2 (Long Box) |
Width [in.]: |
79.9 |
Height [in.]: |
73.6 - 73.9 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 133.9 (Short Box) 143.5 (Standard Box) 157.5 (Long Box) |
| Front Track [in.]: | 68.1 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 67.0 |
| Ground Clear. [in.]: | 8.4 - 9.3 |
| Approach Angle [in.]: | 15.2 - 16.4 |
| Departure Angle [in.]: | 22.0 - 24.0 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity: |
5 - 6 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
41.2 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 39.2 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.3 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 34.3 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
65.2 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 65.3 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
62.5 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 61.9 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
53.2 (Short Box) 60.7 (Standard Box) 75.5 (Long Box) |
Cargo Box Width [in.] |
62.4 |
| Cargo Box Length [in.]: | 60.7 - 97.8 |
| Cargo Box Height [in.]: | 21.0 |
