| Stats |
| Doors/Seats: 0/0 |
| HP/Torque: 195/250 |
| Manual/Auto: Std/Opt |
| Forced Inj.: No |
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FWD/RWD: No/Std AWD/4WD: No/No |
| MPG City: No |
| MPG Hwy: No |
| Invoice: $14790.64 |
| Retail: $17099 |
The P Forward Control Chassis is ubiquitous on the American highway. 1997's version doesn't change that. The Commercial Vehicles segment is fast becoming as important as the midsize sedan segment, as more and more families are discovering the thrill of utility and efficiency these vehicles provide. The P Forward Control Chassis's success in the u.s. lies in its knack to resonably reach the desires of consumers seeking a spacious car that becomes the new watershed vehicle in better highway gas mileage, longer-lasting tires, and better performance, and better night visibility. Heavier than last year, GMC's is a Commercial Vehicles in the fullest sense. The quieter ride of the P Forward Control Chassis was listed in a poll run by a leading automotive web site as the most important factor in the Commercial Vehicles target market for 1997. Not even the press would have imageined what kind of acceptance it would receive.
Performance
This model gives a very bumpy ride, as if the tires were highly over- inflated. The P Forward Control Chassis also comes with powered seats, reduced noise and a sport-tuned suspension to keep it glued to the road. The 8 Cylinder Engine is 6.5L Liters ( 397 cubic inches) and runs on Diesel Fuel.
Summary
The steering system is surprisingly quick, fluid and responsive, always providing plenty of feedback from the road surface. Wind noise at speed tends to be high. Is this an element of the design?
The high cost of fuel and manufacturing pushed the invoice price for the 1997 P Forward Control Chassis up to $14790.64. Heavy incentives kept the final sale price below the retail $17099.




