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1997 GMC Jimmy SL 2dr

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

4.3L/262

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

190 @ 4400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

250 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

T155/90D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.6 x 0.79

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.0

Wheelbase (in):

100.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E55

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2200

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2600

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1866.5

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1664.9

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

4450

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

8500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

6000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

750

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

L35

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Clutch Size (in):

11.02

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1200

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.72

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2200

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2600

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2400

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2900

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.08

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.30

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.91

Front Tire Order Code:

QCE

Rear Tire Order Code:

QCE

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZAA

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1452

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1452

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1453

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

768

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

768

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

- TBD-

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

16.0

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

13.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

34.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

36.6

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.5 x 1.03

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.5 x 2.0

Fuel Tank Location:

Behind rear axle

Front Head Room (in):

39.5

Front Leg Room (in):

42.4

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.7

Front Hip Room (in):

52.0

Second Head Room (in):

38.1

Second Leg Room (in):

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.2

Second Hip Room (in):

39.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

175.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.8

Height, Overall (in):

66.0

Overhang, Front (in):

34.8

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

39.7

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

28.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.1

Rear Door Type:

Tailgate

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

67.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

35.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

38.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

34.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

66.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

15.8

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