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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 Ext Cab 143.5 WB AWD

Trim Info:

All Wheel Drive, Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside
11 mpg city / 14 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside

Drivetrain:

All Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

6.0L/394

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

325 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

370 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size:

P265/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.0 x 1.18

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

143.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3750

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

3286

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2191

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6800

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

14,000

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

5000

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

600

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

8700

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

870

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

8700

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

1500

Engine Order Code:

LQ4

Trans Order Code:

M32

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):

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Clutch Size (in):

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

105

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

15.4

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Torsion Bar

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Type - Front:

Hypoid

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3925

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

3.73

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.13

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Steering Type:

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

47.3

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.0 x 1.14

Fuel Tank Location:

Front Head Room (in):

41.0

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.2

Front Hip Room (in):

61.4

Second Head Room (in):

38.4

Second Leg Room (in):

33.7

Second Shoulder Room (in):

66.3

Second Hip Room (in):

61.5

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

227.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.5

Height, Overall (in):

73.9

Overhang, Front (in):

37.0

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

47.0

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

138.7

Cab to Axle (in):

41.9

Cab to End of Frame (in):

78.7

Frame Width, Rear (in):

42.0

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.7

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

61.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

60.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.5

Tailgate Width (in):

60.6

Cargo Volume (ft³):

56.9

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):

49.7

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