1998 Chevrolet K1500 Review
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Summary
What struck us most about the Chevy pickup was the always-present torque of the 5.7-liter Vortec V8; it flat gets the job done and with reasonable fuel economy. Aside from that, the Chevy and GMC pickups offer buyers a traditional styling alternative to the he-man Dodge and the artful Ford. The Chevy and GMC trucks are scheduled to be redesigned for 1999. While the traditional look of this year's models has been around a while, it hasn't grown old. It remains contemporary, neat and clean. From a styling standpoint, people who customize their trucks seem to prefer the tidy, unpretentious look of the Chevy and GMC models. We like it, too.
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | |
| Engines: | 5.7-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions: | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Pontiac, Mich., Flint, Mich., Fort Wayne, Ind.; Arlington, Tex., Oshawa, Ont., Canada |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | C1500 Silverado Extended Cab |
| Standard Equipment: | ABS, intermittent wipers, tachometer |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | Option package 1SB (includes: air conditioning, rear chrome bumper, carpet, cruise control, floor mats, power door locks, windows and mirrors, AM/FM/cassette stereo, tilt wheel) |
| Destination Charge: | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 23221 |
| Layout: | |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 255 @ 4600 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 330 @ 2800 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase: | 141.5 |
| Length/width/height: | 218.5/76.8/70.8 |
| Track, f/r: | 63.6/63.6 |
| Turning circle: | 46.6 |
| Seating capacity: | 6 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 40.0/60.1/41.5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 38.0/66.1/28.7 |
| Cargo volume: | |
| Payload: | 2,040 |
| Towing capacity: | 7000 |
| Suspension, f: | Independent |
| Suspension, r: | Live axle |
| Ground clearance: | |
| Curb weight: | 4160 |
| Tires: | P235/75R15 |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc |
| Fuel capacity: | 25.0 |
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