1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

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Key specs

3-door
5 seats
200.0-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

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 220 hp
245 hp
200 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake Type: Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.57 x 1.25 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement: 4.3L/262
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 250 @ 2800
Engine Type: Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 4400
Transmission Options: 4-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 11 qts

Measurements

Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 56 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 219 in
Wheelbase: 135 in
Fourth Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Fourth Head Room: Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Third Hip Room: 56 in
Third Head Room: 39 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 26 in
Step Up Height - Side: 23 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 127 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 156 in
Second Hip Room: 64 in
Front Shoulder Room: 69 in
Fourth Leg Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 88 in
Third Shoulder Room: 57 in
Second Leg Room: 39 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: N/A
Side Door Opening Width: 47 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 60 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 50 in
Step Up Height - Front: 17 in
Third Leg Room: 39 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 49 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 267 ft³
Fourth Hip Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 76 in
Second Shoulder Room: 58 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Front Hip Room: 62 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: N/A
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Passenger Capacity: 8
Height, Overall: 81 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Side Door Opening Height: 49 in

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr, Speed sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 45 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage multi-leaf
Suspension Type - Front: Coil springs
Axle Type - Front: Not Available

Tires & Wheels

Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: P235/75R15
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,568 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,671 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,034 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,066 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,395 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,066 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
As Spec'd Payload: 2,034 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 400 lbs

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