2003 Chevrolet / GMC Medium Duty Crew Cab C6500 / C7500 / C8500 - Specifications
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| Vehicle(s) |
2003 Chevrolet Kodiak Crew Cab
GMC TopKick Crew CabC6500/C7500/C8500 |
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GENERAL DATA
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| Location of final
assembly: |
Flint, Mich. |
| Body style(s): |
1-6 person Crew Cab |
| EPA size class: |
Class 6 (C6500), Class 7 (C7500),
Class 8 (C8500) |
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medium duty trucks available in
19,501-26,000-pound (Class 6), 26,001-33,000-pound (Class 7) and 33,001-61,000-pound
(Class 8) GVW ratings |
| Key competitors: |
Navistar, Freightliner, Ford |
| Drivetrain layout: |
front-engine, rear-wheel drive
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| Air bags: |
driver and front-passenger optional
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POWERTRAIN
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| Engine type: |
Vortec 8100 gas V8, cast-iron
block and heads |
| Bore x stroke (in
/ mm): |
4.25 x 4.37 / 107.95 x 111.0 |
| Displacement (cu
in / cc): |
496 / 8128 (8.1-liter) |
| Compression ratio:
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9.1:1 |
| Valve gear: |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel induction: |
sequential fuel injection (coil-near-plug)
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SAE horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
295 / 242 @ 3600 |
SAE torque
(lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm): |
440 / 597 @ 3200 |
| Max. engine speed
(rpm): |
4200 (w/ hydraulic brakes)4000
(w/ air brakes) |
| Electrical: |
Single battery (600 CCA), 105-amp
alternator |
| Recommended fuel: |
87 octane unleaded |
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Engine type:
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Duramax 7800 (LG4),
diesel inline-6,gray-iron block and cast-iron head |
| Bore x stroke (in
/ mm): |
4.53 x 4.92 / 115 x 125 |
| Displacement (cu
in / cc): |
475 / 7785 (7.8-liter) |
| Compression ratio:
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16.0:1 |
| Valve gear: |
4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel induction: |
turbocharged, intercooled; direct
Injection via high-pressure common rail |
SAE horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
@2200:
200 / 149 (LQB)
215 / 160 (LPE)
230 / 172 (LQC)
250 / 187 (LPC)
250 / 187 (LQS)
275 / 205 (LQH)
275 / 205 (LPK) |
SAE torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
@1450:
520 / 706 (LQB)
605 / 821 (LPE)
660 / 896 (LQC)
660 / 896 (LPC)
800 / 1086 (LQH)
860 / 1167 (LPK) |
| Gov. full-load setting
(rpm): |
2400 |
| Electrical: |
dual batteries (1,500 CCA), 100-amp
alternator |
| Recommended fuel: |
No. 2 diesel |
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Engine type:
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Caterpillar 3126E,
diesel inline-6,gray-iron block and head |
| Bore x stroke (in./mm): |
4.33 x 5.0 / 110 x 127 |
| Displacement, (cu
in / cc): |
442 / 7244 (7.2-liter) |
| Compression ratio: |
16.0:1 |
| Valve gear: |
3 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel induction: |
turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled;
direct, HEUI unit injector |
SAE horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
@2500:
175 / 131 (LSV)
210 / 157 (LSX)
210 / 157 (LRQ)
@2300:
207 / 154 (LQA)
@2400:
230 / 172 (LSZ)
250 /187 (LQV)
250 / 187 (LRR)
275 / 205 (LQW)
275 / 205 (LRS)
300 / 224 (LQX)
300 / 224 (LRS)
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| SAE torque, lb-ft
@ rpm: |
@1440:
520 / 706 (LQA)
520 / 706 (LSX)
605 / 821 (LRQ)
660 / 896 (LSZ)
660 / 896 (LQV)
800 / 1086 (LRR)
800 / 1086 (LQW)
860 / 1167 (LRS)
800 / 1086 (LQX)
860 / 1167 (LRT) |
| Gov. full-load setting
(rpm): |
2200 |
| Electrical: |
dual batteries (1500 CCA), 100-amp
alternator |
| Recommended fuel:
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No. 2 diesel |
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Transmission type(s):
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| MD |
3000 Series automatics |
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· MP3060P 6-speed (MP8)
or close-ratio 5-speed (MNK) |
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· MP3560P 6-speed (MTP)
or wide-ratio 5-speed (MNZ) |
| Allison |
LCT 2000 (MX4) / LCT 2400 (MTW)
5-speed automatic |
| Eaton Fuller |
5-, 6-, 9-, and 10-speed manuals |
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· FS4205A (MSG) 5-speed
· FS4205B (MSC) short-step (4th to 5th) 5-speed
· FS5205A (MPU) 5-speed
· FS6305A (MKO) 5-speed
· FS6305B (MLO) 5-speed
· FS5406A (MM76 six-speed
· FS6406 (MM8) 6-speed overdrive
· FSO-8406A (M69) 6 six-speed overdrive
· RT-6609A (MUT) 9-speed
· RT-8709B (MS9) 9-speed
· RT-8908LL (MT3) 10-speed (8 forward plus 2 lows, 3 reverse) |
| Spicer / TTC |
7-speed manuals |
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ES56-7B (MK8) 7-speed manual |
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ESO66-7B (MK9) high-torque version
of MK8 |
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DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
(Class 6 Representative Model)
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| Wheelbase (in.): |
194 / 217 / 229 / 248 / 260 |
| Length (in.): |
299.7 / 335.9 / 354 / 378.1 /
409.2 |
| Width (in.): |
95.8 (114.9 with mirrors) |
| Frame width (in.): |
34.0 (80,000 psi frame-rail yield
strength) |
| Track, f / r (in.):
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81.8/71.6 |
| Head room f / r (in.):
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41.8 / 40.4 |
| Leg room f / r (in.): |
39.9 / 39.4 |
| Shoulder room f /
r (in.): |
68.8 / 69.4 |
| Mirrors, surface
area (sq. in.): |
128 (outside-mounted mirrors only) |
| Ground clearance
(in.): |
Varies by model and tire size |
Approach / departure
angle (deg.): |
Varies by model and tire size |
| Step-in height (to
sill, in.): |
Varies by model and tire size |
| GVWR (lbs.): |
19,501 (Class 6) to 61,000 (Class
8) |
| Fuel capacity (gal.): |
50 (single LH step std., all exc.
Lo Pro)
50 (single RH step, optional)
100 (50 LH and RH step - dual, opt.)
35 (single LH step, Lo Pro, std.)
75 (37.5 LH and RH step, Lo Pro, opt.) |
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CHASSIS
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| Suspension, front: |
single-stage parabolic tapered
leaf springs (10,000-, 12,000- and 14,600-pound capacities).
(or) Single-stage, multileaf springs (9,000-, 12,000-, 14,600-, and 18,000-pound)
with twin-tube 35mm shock absorbers and available 34mm, 38mm or 42 mm stabilizer
bar. |
| Suspension, rear: |
Multi-leaf available in 15,000-, 19,000-,
21,000-, 23,000-, 27,000-, and 31,000-pound capacities (shock absorbers
optional).
Parabolic, tapered-leaf springs (15,000-,
19,000-, 21,000- and 23,000-pound capacities), twin tube, 35mm or 45mm
(depending on spring rate) shock absorbers and 44mm (15,000-pound) or
48mm (all other capacities) stabilizer bar.
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Hendrickson "Air-Ride"
suspension available in 19,000-, 21,000- and 23,000-pound capacities. |
| Tandem rear axle: |
Hendrickson "Walking Beam"
available in 34,000-, 40,000- and 46,000-pound capacities. |
| Steering type: |
ZF S-2 recirculating ball, integral
power |
| Front axle capacities
(lb.): |
10,000 / 12,000/ 14,600 / 16,000 |
| Rear axle capacities: |
Single: 15,000 / 19,000 / 21,000
/ 23,000 / 26,000
Tandem: 34,000 / 40,000 / 45,000 |
| Ratio(s): |
variable
18.1 to 21.4:1 for 10,000-, 12,000- and 14,600-pound; and 21.4 to 24.5:1
for 16,000. |
| Turning circle (ft.):
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50.8 (194-in. wheelbase) |
| Brakes, front: |
hydraulic,15.4-in. discs, 4-channel
ABS, EBD |
| Brakes, rear: |
hydraulic,15.4-in. discs, 4-channel
ABS, EBD
brake-controlled traction control system (optional)
air drum brakes available for C7500, standard on C8500 |
| Wheels (in.): |
19.5 x 6.75 steel (Lo Pro model);
22.5 x 7.5 steel (all other models); larger sizes optional; 19.5 x 6.75
size in steel and aluminum (optional) |
| Tires: |
Range from 245/70R19.5F to 12R22.5H.
Range of tread patterns available. |
