1997 Chevrolet Van specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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1997 Chevrolet Van

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Key specs

3-door
1 seat
200.0-hp, 4.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 220 hp
245 hp
200 hp
Seating Capacity: 1

Brakes

Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.6 x 1.25 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 4.3L/262
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 250 @ 2800
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 11.0 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 69 in
Front Hip Room: 64 in
Second Head Room: N/A
Second Leg Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: N/A
Second Hip Room: N/A
Wheelbase: 135 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 219 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Height, Overall: 80 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 24 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 49 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 57 in
Side Door Opening Height: 49 in
Side Door Opening Width: 47 in
Step Up Height - Front: 17 in
Step Up Height - Side: 16 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 151 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 127 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 76 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 54 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Volume: 267 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 2

Steering

Steering Type: Variable Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 45 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size: P215/75R15
Spare Tire Size: P215/75R15
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6.0 in

Weight & Capacity

Curb Weight - Front: 2,539 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,126 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,665 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,435 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,435 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 31 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 6,335 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,665 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,100 lbs

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