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2001 GMC Classic Sierra 3500 HD Base Reg Cab 135.5 WB C5B

2001 GMC Classic Sierra 3500 HD
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 135.5" Wheelbase
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Reg Cab 135.5" Wheelbase
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
3
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
8.1/496
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
320 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
460 @ 3400
Trans Description Cont.:
HD Manual w/OD,
Front Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Rear Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Spare Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Front Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Four Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.58 x 1.43
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
22
Wheelbase (in):
135.5
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
5000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
3265
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
15,000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
19,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
10,000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1000
Engine Order Code:
L18
Trans Order Code:
MW3
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Deep Low
First Gear Ratio (:1):
5.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
5.61
Clutch Size (in):
12
Trans Power Take Off:
SAE 6-Bolt
Trans PTO Access:
LH/RH
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
100
Maximum Alternator Watts:
1200
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
22.3
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Tapered Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Axle Type - Front:
I-Beam
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
4.63
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.25
Front Tire Order Code:
XTN
Rear Tire Order Code:
YTN
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZTN
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2595
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2855
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2855
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
645
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
645
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
645
Spare Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
18.6
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
46.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
47.8
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.90 x 1.43
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18
Fuel Tank Location:
Inboard LH Frame
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Behind Rear Axle
Front Head Room (in):
40.0
Front Leg Room (in):
41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in):
65.0
Front Hip Room (in):
60.1
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
224.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
84.2
Height, Overall (in):
77.7
Overhang, Front (in):
37.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
51.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
113.6
Cab to Axle (in):
60.0
Cab to End of Frame (in):
111.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
31.7
Frame Width, Rear (in):
34.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
8.4
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
6.9


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