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2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Van Base 111.2 WB RWD

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 3 Door Reg WB
16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3 Door Reg 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:

SCPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

190 @ 4400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

250 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

P215/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P215/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

T145/80D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15.0 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):

111.2

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

ZW9

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3150

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2282

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1634

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

9000

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

2000

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

200

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

6000

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

750

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

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1200

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

12.4

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Unibody

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Leaf Spring

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2800

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3150

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2800

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3150

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.23

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.10

Front Tire Order Code:

QCU

Rear Tire Order Code:

QCU

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1583

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1583

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

1853

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

753

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

753

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Variable Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

14.0

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

14.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

44.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.86 x 1.04

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.5 x 2.0

Fuel Tank Location:

Forward 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

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

189.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

77.5

Height, Overall (in):

75.3

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):

18.9

Step Up Height - Side (in):

20.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

126.0

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

98.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

57.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

51.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

47.2

Cargo Volume (ft³):

170.4

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