1997 Chevrolet Astro YF7 specs & colors

Mini-van, Cargo

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Showing the 1997 Chevrolet Astro 111" WB RWD w/YF7

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Rear Door Type

Panel

Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	16.0 x 4.0 in

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	105

Displacement	4.3L/262
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	250 @ 2800
Engine Type	Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler	Yes
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	190 @ 4400

Cruising Range - City	425.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	575.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	23 MPG

Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Power Take Off	Not Available
Trans Type	4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Power Take Off	Not Available
Transfer Case Model	Not Available
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	Not Available
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29

Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front	Independent Coil
Axle Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	2-Stage Spring

Frame Type

Integral Body

Side Door Type

Sliding

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

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	25 gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	39.5 ft
Steering Type	Variable Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	40.5 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A

Spare Tire Size	T145/80D16
Rear Tire Size	P215/75R15
Front Tire Size	P215/75R15

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	650 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear	1631 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	9000 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	2037.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	3913.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
Curb Weight	3913.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	2037.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2282 lbs

Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Step Up Height - Side	20.7 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.4 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	189.8 in
Side Door Opening Width	34.5 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	64.0 in
Overhang, Front	32.5 in
Front Leg Room	41.6 in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	47.2 in
Cargo Volume	170.4 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors	77.5 in
Side Door Opening Height	46.8 in
Passenger Capacity	1
Height, Overall	76.0 in
Rear Door Opening Height	42.0 in
Wheelbase	111.2 in
Step Up Height - Front	18.9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	126.0 in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Front	6.8 in
Rear Door Opening Width	57.2 in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	98.6 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	26.7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	51.6 in
Front Head Room	39.2 in
Front Hip Room	65.0 in

Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
RH/LH armrests molded in doors	Standard
Uplevel grille w/chrome accents	Optional
HD radiator	Standard
Speed control	Optional
25 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Stepwell/storage compartment lamps	Standard
Engine/transmission oil cooler	Standard
Incomplete vehicle certification	Optional
Daytime running lights	Standard
Pwr windows	Optional
Dual rear load doors	Standard
Body-color rear bumper w/step pad	Optional
Sliding RH side/rear panel door windows-inc: fixed glass	Optional
105 amp alternator	Optional
Side door guard beams-inc: driver/passenger/sliding door	Standard
T145/80D16 compact spare tire	Standard
Tilt wheel	Optional
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: seek-scan, digital clock	Optional
Cigarette lighter	Standard
Dual black below-eye-line foldaway mirrors	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system	Standard
Wiring harness for (3) dome lamps w/front/rear/sliding door-activated switches, door jamb defeat switch	Optional
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Front underseat floor ducts	Optional
Composite halogen headlamps	Optional
Dual front manual lap/adjustable shoulder safety belts	Standard
Lockable glove box w/beverage holders on top of engine cover extension	Standard
Front air conditioning	Standard
Dual vinyl color-keyed padded sunshades w/map bands	Standard
32mm front/rear shock absorbers	Standard
15" x 6.5" styled steel silver wheels	Optional
Speed-sensitive pwr steering	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brake system	Standard
Black 4-spoke steering wheel w/anti-theft locking feature	Standard
Embossed black front rubber mat	Standard
(2) front pwr points in addition to cigarette lighter	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Winch-type spare tire carrier mounted under floor at rear	Standard
Intermittent windshield wiper system	Standard
5950# GVWR (2800 front/3150 rear), springs (2800 front/3150 rear), axles (2800 front/3150 rear)	Optional
Sliding RH side cargo door	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
Screw-operated scissor-type jack w/ratchet handle, extension, 2 wheel blocks	Standard
Body-color front bumper	Optional
600 CCA battery	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags (FFSIR)	Standard
Front stabilizer bar	Standard
Temporary driver seat-inc: LH/RH belts/risers, rear shoulder belt anchors	Optional
Gauges-inc: voltmeter, oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel level, trip odometer, speedometer, odometer	Standard
Deluxe heater w/side window defogger	Standard
Pwr door locks	Optional
City 17/hwy 23 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Headlamps-on warning tone	Standard
B-pillar electrical connections	Optional
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
2-stage leaf spring rear suspension	Standard
Independent coil spring front suspension	Standard
4.3L (262) SFI V6 Vortec 4300 engine	Standard
Color-keyed short headliner	Optional
LH coat hook	Standard
P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
RH assist handle	Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass on all windows	Standard
Rear HVAC quick connect fittings	Optional

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