The Chevrolet K10 stood as the primary offering in the C/K series due to its four-wheel-drive capability that delivered half-ton capacity through innovative engineering and flexible design elements. The base engine for standard Chevrolet K10 models operated with a 4.1L inline-six engine which produced 100 horsepower at 3600 RPM and delivered 175 foot-pounds of torque at 2000 RPM. Customers had two V8 engine options alongside the 4.8 L (292 cu in) inline-six engine. The six-cylinder engine produced 120 horsepower along with 225 foot-pounds of torque but select customers could upgrade to either the 5.7 L (350 cu in) V8 or the 7.4 L (454 cu in) V8. Customers could select manual or automatic transmission when buying a Chevrolet K10. Automatic models received the three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission that integrated with an NP203 transfer case to enable part-time four-wheel drive operations. The majority of manual transmission systems integrated NP205 transfer cases yet did not engage automatically for four-wheel drive activation but required the driver to intervene. The Chevrolet K10 design incorporated a 6-foot bed length together with a 117.5 inch wheelbase that improved its overall stability during operation. The Chevrolet K10 continues to live on through authorized dealerships which provide genuine replacement parts that allow owners to keep their Chevrolet K10 operating at original specifications and reliability levels.