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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.7L/350
Displacement
250 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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