2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

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2012 Chevrolet Express 1500

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Silver Lining

Interior

Neutral

Medium Pewter

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 310 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.0 x 1.2 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.0 x 1.1 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 125
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 195 @ 4600
Displacement: 4.3L/262
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 2800
Transmission Options: Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 11.1 qts

Measurements

Step Up Height - Side: 21 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Front Hip Room: 66 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 53 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 57 in
Height, Overall: 84 in
Cargo Volume: 270 ft³
Front Head Room: 40 in
Wheelbase: 135 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 53 in
Passenger Capacity: 2
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 154 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 49 in
Side Door Opening Height: 48 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 224 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Second Leg Room: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 28 in
Step Up Height - Front: 20 in
Front Shoulder Room: 69 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Second Head Room: N/A
Side Door Opening Width: 44 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 125 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Overhang, Front: 40 in

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 43 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Pwr-Assisted
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear: Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front: Coil Spring

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: P245/70R17
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Tire Size: P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size: P245/70R17
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x 7.0 in

Weight & Capacity

Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,918 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 2,382 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,066 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,300 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,382 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 645 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,852 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 6,700 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,918 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 430 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7,300 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs

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