Not Your Father’s Tahoe - The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs: The Tahoe LS 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 Tahoe 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 coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe LS are 76.80 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,885 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,274. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 Tahoe’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 30.00 gallons.
The Tahoe LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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