1997 GMC Safari specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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MSRP
111" WB RWD w/YF7
$19,061
111" WB RWD
$19,118
Ext 111" WB RWD
$19,702
111" WB AWD
$21,318
Ext 111" WB AWD
$21,902
$21,902
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Safari

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $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

  • $1,257

    Starting MSRP

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

    Starting MSRP

    • SLX decor
    • tilt wheel,speed control
    • pwr windows/ door locks
    • deep tinted glass
    • color-keyed rubber floor mats

  • $5,331

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $3,328

    Starting MSRP

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

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • 8-passenger seating
    • deep tinted glass
    • pwr windows/mirrors
    • roof console
    • under-seat storage compartment
    • luggage carrier
    • remote keyless entry

  • $2,688

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SLX decor

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
190 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
190 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Stage spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
T155/80D18
Spare Tire Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,200 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,452 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,563 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,889 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,452 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,648 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,648 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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