1997 GMC Safari specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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$19,702

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Key specs

3-door
7 seats
190.0-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

SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

$3,328

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- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
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$3,328

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- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows/mirrors
- roof console
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- remote keyless entry
SLT DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 6

$5,331

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- SLT decor
- uplevel 8-passenger seating
- under-seat storage compartment
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$5,331

Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- uplevel 8-passenger seating
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- 6-way pwr driver seat
SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

$2,688

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- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
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$2,688

Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows

SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

$1,257

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- SLX decor
- tilt wheel,speed control
- pwr windows/ door locks
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$1,257

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- SLX decor
- tilt wheel,speed control
- pwr windows/ door locks
- deep tinted glass
- color-keyed rubber floor mats
SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

$0

Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 5

$3,816

Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
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$3,816

Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows/mirrors
- roof console
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- remote keyless entry
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- aluminum wheels

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 190 hp
Seating Capacity: 7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-wheel
Brake Type: Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.86 x 1.04 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement: 4.3L/262
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 250 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 190 @ 4400
Engine Type: Gas V6
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 11.7 qts

Measurements

Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Second Head Room: 38 in
Height, Overall: 76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 57 in
Wheelbase: 111 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 170 ft³
Step Up Height - Side: 17 in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Rear Door Opening Height: 42 in
Front Head Room: 39 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Third Leg Room: Not Available in
Third Hip Room: Not Available in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 190 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 52 in
Second Hip Room: 51 in
Overhang, Front: 33 in
Second Shoulder Room: 67 in
Third Head Room: Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Third Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 62 in
Step Up Height - Front: 20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 47 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 104 ft³
Length, Overall: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: 126 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 78 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 99 in
Side Door Opening Width: 35 in
Front Hip Room: 65 in
Side Door Opening Height: 47 in
Front Shoulder Room: 64 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 26 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width: 57 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 5
Second Leg Room: 37 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in

Steering

Steering Type: Power, speed-sensitive
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 41 ft

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating
Suspension Type - Front: Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear: Stage spring
Axle Type - Front: Independent

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Tire Size: P215/75R15
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Tire Size: T145/80D16
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Tire Size: P215/75R15

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,950 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,188 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,762 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,840 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,348 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,188 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,762 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 25 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,950 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 550 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs

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