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1998 Chevrolet C1500 Review
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1998 C1500 Review Summary & Specifications
What struck us most about the Chevy pickup was the always-present torque of the 5.7-liter Vortec V8; it flat gets the job done and with reasonable fuel economy. Aside from that, the Chevy and GMC pickups offer buyers a traditional styling alternative to the he-man Dodge and the artful Ford. The Chevy and GMC trucks are scheduled to be redesigned for 1999. While the traditional look of this year's models has been around a while, it hasn't grown old. It remains contemporary, neat and clean. From a styling standpoint, people who customize their trucks seem to prefer the tidy, unpretentious look of the Chevy and GMC models. We like it, too.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Don Fuller |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 5.7-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 4.3-liter ohv V6; 230-hp 5.0-liter ohv V8; 290-hp 7.4-liter ohv V8; 180-hp 6.5-liter ohv turbodiesel V8; 195-hp 6.5-liter ohv turbodiesel V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Mich., Flint, Mich., Fort Wayne, Ind.; Arlington, Tex., Oshawa, Ont., Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15555 |
| Model Tested MSRP | C1500 Silverado Extended Cab |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, intermittent wipers, tachometer |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Option package 1SB (includes: air conditioning, rear chrome bumper, carpet, cruise control, floor mats, power door locks, windows and mirrors, AM/FM/cassette stereo, tilt wheel) |
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| Layout | |
| Price as Tested | 23221 |
| Horse Power | 255 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 330 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 141.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 218.5/76.8/70.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | 63.6/63.6 |
| Turning Radius | 46.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/60.1/41.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/66.1/28.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 2,040 |
| Towing Capacity | 7000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4160 |
| Stock Tires | P235/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.0 |
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