Facts about the 1991 Chevrolet Tracker Base
The 1991 Tracker is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of trim levels for the Tracker which include Base. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
1991 Chevrolet Tracker Base Specs
The restyled Tracker Base is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors three-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1990 version.
For the 1991 Tracker, the fuel configuration is a electronic TBI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected TBI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.10 gallons.
The Tracker uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a manual-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Tracker Base are 64.20 inches wide by 142.50 inches long. It sits 65.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 86.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $8,999 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sport Utility.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Tracker. This is average compared to the rest of the truck market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1991 Tracker gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Tracker
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tracker Base sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tracker.