1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 specs & colors

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Key specs

3-door
12 seats
250.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower: 250 hp
Seating Capacity: 12

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 330 @ 2800
Displacement: 5.7L/350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 250 @ 4600
Engine Type: Gas V8
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 17 qts

Measurements

Third Shoulder Room: 57 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 239 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 108 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 50 in
Second Leg Room: 39 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 28 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 76 in
Second Shoulder Room: 58 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 147 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Front Shoulder Room: 69 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: 54 ft³
Fourth Shoulder Room: 62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Front Head Room: 41 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Fourth Hip Room: 69 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Rear Door Opening Width: 60 in
Fourth Leg Room: 38 in
Wheelbase: 155 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 317 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Step Up Height - Side: 28 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 8 in
Height, Overall: 81 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 49 in
Fourth Head Room: 38 in
Second Hip Room: 64 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 76 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Side Door Opening Height: 49 in
Third Hip Room: 56 in
Passenger Capacity: 12
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 151 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Third Head Room: 39 in
Third Leg Room: 39 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: N/A
Front Hip Room: 62 in
Step Up Height - Front: 21 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: N/A
Side Door Opening Width: 47 in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 53 ft
Steering Type: Pwr, Speed sensitive
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 750 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 400 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 9,460 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,998 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 3,136 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 2,602 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Curb Weight: 5,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,862 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 2,602 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 8,600 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 12,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs

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