1988 Chevrolet C/K Vs. Ford F150 Manufacturer Promo
The 1988 model year trucks are credited with putting Chevrolet back in front of Ford by manufacturing trucks that could be driven like an automobile. Not only would the truck people rather have a Chevy C/K truck than a car, these trucks became the backbone of the sport truck world for the next twenty years.
The “C” stood for two-wheel drive trucks and the “K” for four-wheel drive vehicles, and the series was available in quarter ton, three-quarter ton and one ton bodies. Development of these trucks began in 1984 and were introduced in September of 1987 for the 1988 model year. Ultimately there were eight different versions of the C/K line for 1988. All C/K models would ride on independent front suspension with three trim levels available. The Silverado trim being the most popular.
Engines were available in a 160hp 4.3L V6, a 175hp 5.0L V8, a 210hp 5.7L V8 and a 6.2L diesel V8. A 230hp 7.4L V8 was available in the three-quarter ton and one ton trucks. The 1988 Chevy C/K trucks came on the scene, changed the landscape, are already a modern classic, and are highly desirable to truck fans even now.
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