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2005 Chevrolet Express Passenger Base 1500 135 WB RWD

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:

MFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

195 @ 4600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

260 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P235/75R16EL

Rear Tire Size:

P235/75R16EL

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R16EL

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

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):

13 x 1.2

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):

4000

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2271

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2362

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

7200

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

9500

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

4000

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

400

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

6400

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

640

Engine Order Code:

LU3

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.05

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

105

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

12.6

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

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):

4000

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.30

Front Tire Order Code:

XEN

Rear Tire Order Code:

YEN

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZEN

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1903

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2004

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.0 x 1.1

Fuel Tank Location:

Mid Inboard Rail

Front Head Room (in):

40.2

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.8

Front Hip Room (in):

65.5

Second Head Room (in):

38.5

Second Leg Room (in):

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

68.9

Second Hip Room (in):

66.0

Third Head Room (in):

38.6

Third Leg Room (in):

37.6

Third Shoulder Room (in):

63.5

Third Hip Room (in):

64.4

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

224.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.4

Height, Overall (in):

81.6

Overhang, Front (in):

39.7

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

49.4

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

25.0

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.0

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.4

Rear Door Type:

Panel

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

49.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

57.0

Side Door Type:

Swing-out

Side Door Opening Height (in):

47.9

Side Door Opening Width (in):

44.10

Step Up Height - Front (in):

17.9

Step Up Height - Side (in):

18.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

153.6

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

127.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

51.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

217.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

204.0

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