1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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2500 135" WB
$24,796
2500 155" WB
$25,696
$24,796
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1997 Chevrolet Express 2500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
250 hp
190 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

12.5 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
124
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

5.7L/350
Displacement
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
250 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
17 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

267 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
38 in
Fourth Leg Room
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
64 in
Second Hip Room
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
39 in
Third Head Room
127 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
57 in
Third Shoulder Room
12
Passenger Capacity
38 in
Fourth Head Room
39 in
Third Leg Room
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
81 in
Height, Overall
47 in
Side Door Opening Width
23 in
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
60 in
Rear Door Opening Width
41 in
Front Leg Room
56 in
Third Hip Room
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Fourth Shoulder Room
151 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
135 in
Wheelbase
76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
62 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
219 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
39 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
49 in
Side Door Opening Height
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cargo Volume
54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
88 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
56 in
Fourth Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Tailgate Width
34 in
Overhang, Front
58 in
Second Shoulder Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
LT225/75R16
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,807 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,837 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,793 lbs
Curb Weight
9,160 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,956 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,807 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,793 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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