The Chevrolet K1500 Suburban LT for 1997
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Engine Specs: The K1500 Suburban LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the K1500 Suburban LT are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the K1500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,054 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 K1500 Suburban’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 25.00 gallons.
The 1997 K1500 Suburban gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..