Insight Into the Chevrolet Tahoe for 1997
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Tahoe series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The restyled Tahoe LS is equipped with a General Motors 6.5-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.
The 1997 Tahoe’s normal fuel system runs on diesel. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 30.00 gallons.
Tahoe LS Statistics
The Tahoe is 199.60 inches long, 76.80 inches wide, and 72.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 2-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 Tahoe gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
In Summary
The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 1997 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Tahoe LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.