2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

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2012 Chevrolet Express 1500

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Key specs

3-door
2 seats
310.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
14 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver Lining

Interior

Neutral

Medium Pewter

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Horsepower: 310 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 334 @ 4500
Displacement: 5.3L/323
Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 310 @ 5200
Transmission Options: Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 14.4 qts

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear: Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front: Torsion Bar

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 430 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7,300 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 645 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,413 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,300 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Curb Weight: 5,745 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,300 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,555 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,745 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,555 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 6,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 3,332 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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