Facts on 1993 Chevrolet Trucks

Chevrolet manufactured its first pickup truck in 1930. In more modern times, its C/K series of trucks debuted in 1988. In 1993, these trucks were available in a number of trim options.

Engine

In 1993, the Chevy trucks were available with two engine options, the most common of which was a 4.3-liter V6. This engine had a bore of 4.00 inches, a stroke of 3.48 inches and a compression ratio of 9.1-to-1. The other available engine was a 7.4-liter V8 with a bore of 4.25 inches, a stroke of 4.00 inches and a compression ratio of 7.9-to-1.

Performance

With the 4.3-liter engine, these trucks were able to produce 165 horsepower and 236 ft-lb. of torque. With the 7.4-liter engine, they produced 255 horsepower and 405 ft-lb. of torque.

Transmission

The 1993 trucks were built standard with a five-speed manual transmission with overdrive. A four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive was optional on all trim levels.

Fuel Economy

With the 4.3-liter engine, these trucks averaged between 15 and 17 mpg in the city and between 18 and 22 mpg on the highway. With the 7.4-liter engine, they averaged 10 mpg in the city and 12 mpg on the highway.

References

• MSN Autos: 1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Engines and Fuel Economy