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1998 Chevrolet Express Van Base 1500 135 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 1500 135" WB
15 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

1500 135" WB

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

4.3L/262

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

200 @ 4400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

250 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

135

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

ZW9

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3968

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2692

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2380

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

7100

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

9,500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

4000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

4000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

L35

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

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):

100

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

Frame Type:

Ladder-type

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil springs

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage multi-leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3968

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.18

Front Tire Order Code:

XHA

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1843

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1984

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1984

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

721

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

721

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

721

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr, Speed sensitive

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

45.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.57 x 1.25

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.15 x 2.75

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship Inboard LH Frame Rail

Front Head Room (in):

40.6

Front Leg Room (in):

41.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.8

Front Hip Room (in):

63.8

Second Head Room (in):

39.0

Second Leg Room (in):

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.6

Second Hip Room (in):

55.5

Third Head Room (in):

39.0

Third Leg Room (in):

38.5

Third Shoulder Room (in):

57.6

Third Hip Room (in):

55.5

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

218.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.2

Height, Overall (in):

80.7

Overhang, Front (in):

33.8

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

49.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

25.6

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.2

Rear Door Type:

Panel

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

48.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

56.9

Side Door Type:

Swing-out

Side Door Opening Height (in):

49.1

Side Door Opening Width (in):

46.7

Step Up Height - Front (in):

17.4

Step Up Height - Side (in):

16.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

155.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

127.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

88.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):

56.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

75.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

52.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

50.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

267.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

53.8

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