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2003 Chevrolet Astro Passenger Base Ext 111 WB RWD

2003 Chevrolet Astro Passenger
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 111" WB
16 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
111" WB
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
8
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
4.3L/262
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
190 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
250 @ 2800
Trans Description Cont.:
Auto w/OD
Front Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16.0 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16.0 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.8 x 0.79
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
27
Wheelbase (in):
111.2
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
2800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
3100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2066
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
1562
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
5900
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
9500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
4900
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
540
Engine Order Code:
LU3
Trans Order Code:
M30
Trans Type:
4
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.29
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Maximum Alternator Watts:
1200
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
14.3
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
Leaf spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
2800
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3150
Axle Type - Front:
Independent
Axle Type - Rear:
Single stage
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
2800
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3150
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.26
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
16
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
13
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
44.2
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.0 x 11.14
Fuel Tank Location:
Front of rear axle
Front Head Room (in):
39.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
64.0
Front Hip Room (in):
65.0
Second Head Room (in):
37.9
Second Leg Room (in):
36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
67.1
Second Hip Room (in):
50.9
Third Head Room (in):
38.7
Third Leg Room (in):
38.5
Third Shoulder Room (in):
67.1
Third Hip Room (in):
57.1
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):
189.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
77.5
Height, Overall (in):
75.0
Overhang, Front (in):
32.5
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):
46.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
26.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
6.8
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.4
Rear Door Type:
Panel
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
42.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in):
57.2
Side Door Type:
Sliding
Side Door Opening Height (in):
46.8
Side Door Opening Width (in):
34.5
Step Up Height - Front (in):
19.5
Step Up Height - Side (in):
21.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):
126.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
98.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
61.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
28.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
51.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
47.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
170.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
104.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
41.3


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