1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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Key specs

3-door
7 seats
190.0-hp, 4.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 190 hp
Seating Capacity: 7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.86 x 1.04 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-wheel
Brake Type: Power

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 250 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 190 @ 4400
Displacement: 4.3L/262
Engine Type: Gas V6
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 11.7 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 104 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 170 ft³
Cargo Volume: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 47 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 57 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 99 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 126 in
Step Up Height - Side: 20 in
Step Up Height - Front: 19 in
Side Door Opening Width: 35 in
Side Door Opening Height: 45 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 57 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 42 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 26 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Overhang, Front: 33 in
Height, Overall: 76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 78 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 190 in
Wheelbase: 111 in
Third Hip Room: Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Third Leg Room: Not Available in
Third Head Room: Not Available in
Second Hip Room: 51 in
Second Shoulder Room: 67 in
Second Leg Room: 37 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Front Hip Room: 65 in
Front Shoulder Room: 64 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 39 in
Passenger Capacity: 5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 40 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Power, spd sensitive

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf spring
Suspension Type - Front: Coil spring

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Rear Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Spare Tire Size: T145/80D16
Rear Tire Size: P215/75R15
Front Tire Size: P215/75R15

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,950 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,083 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,950 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 25 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,259 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,867 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,867 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,083 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,824 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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