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2005 Chevrolet Silverado SS Base Ext Cab 143.5 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside
14 mpg city / 16 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

6.0L/366

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

345 @ 5200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

380 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic HD w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P275/55R20

Rear Tire Size:

P275/55R20

Spare Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

20 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

143.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3925

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

4000

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2566

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1844

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6200

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

13000

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

5000

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

600

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

7800

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

1000

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

N/A

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

N/A

Engine Order Code:

LQ9

Trans Order Code:

M32

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

145

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.8

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Torsion Bar

Suspension Type - Rear:

4-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3925

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4000

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3925

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Front Tire Order Code:

QSS

Rear Tire Order Code:

QSS

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

14.2

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

14.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

46.6

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

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):

227.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.5

Height, Overall (in):

73.9

Overhang, Front (in):

36.9

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

47.0

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

138.5

Cab to Axle (in):

41.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

32.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.0

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.3

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.6

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

63.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

64.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.5

Tailgate Width (in):

63.8

Cargo Volume (ft³):

56.9

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