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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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