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FOR RELEASE:
March 6, 2002
CONTACT(S):
Gus Buenz
313-667-2634
Dan Reid
313-667-9117
2003 Chevy Express/GMC Savana Specifications
| Vehicles |
2003 Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana 1500/2500/3500 |
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GENERAL DATA
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| Competition: |
Ford E-Series, Dodge Ram Van, Freightliner Sprinter |
| Final assembly |
Wentzville, MO |
| Body Style |
Full-frame G-Series 8-,12-, 15-passenger and
cargo van (8-, 12-passenger w/ H-Series),
RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors
or optional LH swing-out 60/40 doors,
(G-Series available as RV & Commercial Cutaway) |
| EPA size class |
Full-size van |
| Drivetrain layout |
Front engine, RWD (AWD w/ H-Series) |
| Airbags |
Dual |
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POWERTRAINS
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| Vortec 4300 V6 (LU3) |
| Engine type |
4.3L V-6, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. |
4.00 x 3.48 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l |
262 / 4.293 |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Valve gear |
OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction |
SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm |
200 @ 4,400 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm |
250 @ 2,800 |
| Transmission type |
4L60-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
1st
|
3.06 |
2nd
|
1.63 |
3rd
|
1.00 |
4th
|
0.70 |
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Reverse
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2.29 |
| Axle ratio |
3.42 (1500 Series; 3.73 & 4.10 available w/2500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. |
n/a |
| Observed fuel economy |
n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular |
87 octane |
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| Vortec 4800 V8 (LR4) |
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| Engine type |
4.8L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. |
3.78 x 3.27 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l |
294 / 4.807 |
| Compression ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Valve gear |
OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction |
SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm |
275 @ 5,200 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm |
285 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type |
4L80 4-speed auto w/OD |
1st
|
2.48 |
2nd
|
1.48 |
3rd
|
1.00 |
4th
|
0.75
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| Reverse |
2.08 |
| Axle ratio |
3.73 (2500 Series; 4.10 w/3500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. |
n/a |
| Observed fuel economy |
n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular |
87 octane |
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| Vortec 5300 V8 (LM7) |
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| Engine type |
5.3L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. |
3.78 x 3.62 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l |
327 / 5.328 |
| Compression ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Valve gear |
OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction |
SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm |
285 @ 5,200 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm |
325 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type |
4L60-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
1st
|
3.06 |
2nd
|
1.63 |
3rd
|
1.00 |
4th
|
0.70 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
| Axle ratio |
3.42 (1500 Series; 3.73 w/1500 & 2500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. |
n/a |
| Observed fuel economy |
n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular |
87 octane |
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| Vortec 6000 V8 (LQ4) |
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| Engine type |
6.0L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. |
4.00 x 3.62 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l |
366 / 5.998 |
| Compression ratio |
9.1:1 |
| Valve gear |
OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction |
SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm |
300 @ 4,400 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm |
360 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type |
4L80-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
1st
|
2.48 |
2nd
|
1.48 |
3rd
|
1.00 |
4th
|
0.75 |
| Reverse |
2.08 |
| Axle ratio |
3.73 (4.10 opt.w/cutaway chassis) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. |
n/a |
| Observed fuel economy |
n/a |
| Recommended Fuel unleaded regular |
87 octane |
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CHASSIS
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| Suspension, front |
independent short/long arms (SLA) w/coil springs, (torsion
bars on H1500/2500) gas shock absorbers, 33mm stabilizer bar
(35mm on G2500/3500 Series) |
| Suspension, rear |
Semi-floating live axle (or full-floating, depending on GVW),
two-stage semi-elliptic multileaf springs, gas shock absorbers |
Transfer case (H1500/2500)
Steering type |
viscous coupled, 35/65 torque split
power rack-and-pinion
(GVW < 7300 lb)
integral power recirculating ball
(GVW>) |
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Ratio
Turns, lock to lock
Turning circle, ft.
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17.3:1 (17.2:1 G2500/3500)
3.0
48.6 (135" wb). 54.5 (155" wb) |
| Brakes, f/r |
Hydro-boost 4-wheel discs, ABS |
| Wheels, in./ type |
16x6 steel |
| Tire size |
GVW < 7200 LB P235 75 R16
GVW = 7300 LB or 9600 LB LT245 75 R16
GVW >10000 LB LT225 75 R16 D
GVW = 8600 LB full body van LT225 75 R16 E |
| Tire type |
varies w/GVW |
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DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
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| Wheelbase, in. |
135.0 (155 w/2500/3500) |
| Track, f/r, in. |
67.8/67.8 |
| Length, in. |
224.1 (244.1 w/155 wb) |
| Width, in. |
79.4 |
| Height, in. |
81.6 (82.0 w/2500/3500) |
| Headroom f/m/r, in. |
40.2 / 38.5 / 38.6 |
| Legroom f/m/r, in. |
(std. pass. van) 41.2 / 34.8 / 37.6 |
| Shoulder room f/m/r, in. |
68.8 / 68.9 / 66.8 |
| Ground clearance, in. |
7.6 |
| Base curb weight, lbs. |
5,100 (est.) |
| Base payload capacity, lbs. |
2,430 |
| GVWR, lbs. |
7,200 |
| Trailering capacity, lbs. |
6,400 |
| Fuel capacity, gal. |
31 |
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PRICE
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| Base price |
$n/a |
| Price as tested |
$n/a |
| Basic warranty (years/miles) |
3 / 36,000 |
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