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1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Special Base Reg Cab 117.5 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

4.3L/262

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

200 @ 4400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

255 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

117.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3200

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3686

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2278

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1596

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6100

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

1000

Engine Order Code:

L35

Trans Order Code:

MG5

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.02

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.32

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.40

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.55

Clutch Size (in):

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1200

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.7

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Indep Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3200

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3262

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.08

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.25

Front Tire Order Code:

XFL

Rear Tire Order Code:

YFL

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZFL

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1763

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1843

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1843

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

722

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

722

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

722

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 7

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

16.5

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

15.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

44.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.57 x 1.25

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

10.0 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard LH Frame

Front Head Room (in):

39.9

Front Leg Room (in):

41.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.4

Front Hip Room (in):

60.0

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

194.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

76.8

Height, Overall (in):

70.4

Overhang, Front (in):

35.4

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

47.3

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

110.0

Cab to Axle (in):

41.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

29.0

Frame Width, Rear (in):

36.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.0

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.4

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.7

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

60.2

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

64.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

49.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.3

Tailgate Width (in):

62.0

Cargo Volume (ft³):

55.6

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