1998 Chevrolet K3500 Review (continued)
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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.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:
Engines:	5.7-liter ohv V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	Dual airbags
Saftey 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