1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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Key specs

3-door
8 seats
190.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel 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: -
Horsepower: 290 hp
250 hp
190 hp
Seating Capacity: 8

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Length, Overall: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Front Hip Room: 62 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 50 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 28 in
Third Head Room: 39 in
Third Hip Room: 56 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 49 in
Height, Overall: 81 in
Third Shoulder Room: 57 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Fourth Leg Room: 38 in
Passenger Capacity: 12
Fourth Shoulder Room: 62 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 267 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 151 in
Fourth Hip Room: 56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 127 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 76 in
Third Leg Room: 39 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 60 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 56 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Step Up Height - Side: 23 in
Side Door Opening Height: 49 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: 76 ft³
Side Door Opening Width: 47 in
Second Leg Room: 39 in
Fourth Head Room: 38 in
Second Hip Room: 64 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 88 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: 58 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: N/A
Front Shoulder Room: 69 in
Wheelbase: 135 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 219 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Step Up Height - Front: 20 in
Second Head Room: 39 in

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Pwr, Speed sensitive

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size: LT245/75R16
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Tire Size: LT245/75R16
Front Tire Size: LT245/75R16
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity: 3,572 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 750 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 9,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight: 5,928 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 3,572 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,928 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 12,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,957 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 10,384 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 400 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,971 lbs

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