Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/18 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
1500 2dr
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Panel Doors
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2159.6
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3526
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2311.7
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Head Room (in)
37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.4
Second Hip Room (in)
60.7
Front Head Room (in)
39.9
Second Leg Room (in)
36.4
Front Hip Room (in)
60.0
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
66.0
Exterior Dimensions
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA
Wheelbase (in)
111.5
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
41.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
61.4
Height, Overall (in)
71.4
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
7.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
188.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
29.3
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA
Overhang, Front (in)
35.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
34.2
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
77.1
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
61.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
99.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
74.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
51.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
38.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
39.7
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
30
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Fuel Tank Location
Behind Rear Axle
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
18
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
L31
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 2800
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 4600
Displacement
5.7L/350
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
M30
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans PTO Access
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.57 x 1.25
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.0 x 2.25
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Type
Power Speed Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
42.5
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
15.6
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QFL
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
721
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
1763
Rear Tire Order Code
QFL
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
1763
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
721
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
721
Spare Tire Order Code
QFL
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
1843
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 7
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 7
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x 7
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.25
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3600
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.08
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3200
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3750
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger air bag
Manual lap/shoulder safety belts for outboard front/rear seat...
Manual lap safety belt for center front/rear seat positions...
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjusters
Energy absorbing instrument panel (1997)
Energy absorbing steering column (1997)
Laminated windshield glass (1997)
Tempered safety glass side/rear windows (1997)
Front seat head restraints (1997)
Daytime running lights
Side guard door beams
Single note horn
Driver & front passenger air bag
Manual lap/shoulder safety belts for outboard front/rear seat...
Manual lap safety belt for center front/rear seat positions...
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjusters
Energy absorbing instrument panel (1997)
Energy absorbing steering column (1997)
Laminated windshield glass (1997)
Tempered safety glass side/rear windows (1997)
Front seat head restraints (1997)
Daytime running lights
Side guard door beams
Single note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
17.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Watts
1200
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
750
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
400
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
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