The Chevrolet Tahoe LS for 1998
When you think of the “Chevrolet Tahoe” what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Tahoe has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 1998 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Tahoe falls into the sport utility for the family category.
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Specs
The Tahoe LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 1998 Tahoe is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Tahoe comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The Tahoe is 199.60 inches long, 76.80 inches wide, and 75.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,985 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,987. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Tahoe gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
The 1998 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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