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1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 Ext Cab 157.5" WB LS

MSRP: $23115.00 Invoice: $20225.63.00

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Standard Features - Capacities and Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 6
Gross Axle Wt Rating (lb) 3500
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (lb) 3750
Curb Weight (lb) 2588
Rear Curb Weight (lb) 1854
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (lb) 6200
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) 17
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) 23
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lb) 9000
Dead Weight Hitch (lb) 5000
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 600
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb) 5000
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 500
Fifth Wheel Hitch (lb) 5000
Fifth wheel hitch-Max. Tongue Load 750
Type of Engine Gas V8
Displacement 4.8L/293
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower 255 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque (lb ft) 285 @ 4000
Number of Forward Gears 5
Transmission Type Description Line 1 Manual w/OD
Clutch Size (in) 11
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F 600
Maximum Capacity (amps) 105
Total System Capacity (qts) 13.7
Type of Frame Ladder
Rear spring type 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Capacity (lb) 3500
Rear spring capacity (lb) 3750
Rear axle type Semi-Floating
Capacity (lb) 3600
Rear axle capacity (lb) 3750
Rear axle ratio (:1) 3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) 32
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) 32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) 1.42
Rear tire size P235/75R16
Spare tire size P235/75R16
Capacity - each (lb) 1903
Rear tire capacity (lb) 1903
Spare tire capacity (lb) 1903
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph 697
Rear tire revolutions @ 45 mph 697
Spare tire revolutions @ 45 mph 697
Rear wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear wheel type Chrome
Spare wheel type Steel
Curb to Curb 50.4
ABS System Four-Wheel
Disc Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No) Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 1.14
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in) 12.6 x 0.79
Capacity, Approx (gal) 34
Tank Location LH
Head Room (in) 41.0
Leg Room (in) 41.3
Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Hip Room (in) 61.4
Second seat head room (in) 38.4
Second seat leg room (in) 33.7
Second seat shoulder room (in) 66.3
Second seat hip room (in) 61.5
Wheelbase (in) 157.5
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper 246.5
Height, Overall (in) 70.8
Overhang (in), Front 37.0
Rear w/o bumper 52.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 138.7
Cab to Axle (in) 55.9
Cab to End of Frame (in) 97.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 30.2
Frame Width, Rear (in) 42.0
Ground Clearance (in), Front 8.1
Rear 8.4
Length @ Floor (in) 97.6
Width @ Top, Rear (in) 61.9
Floor (in) 60.2
Wheelhousings (in) 50.0
Height (in) 19.5
Tailgate Width (in) 60.6
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 70.7
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (cu ft) 49.7
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