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2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Base RWD G1500 Passenger VAN

Base Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van

$25,055 MSRP
4.3l V-6 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.8 sec

0-60 mph

16.6 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
285 hp

Power

325 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,245 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Express 3500

Trim:

Base RWD G1500 Passenger VAN

Style:

Base Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van

Base Price:

$25,055

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,245 lbs

Length:

224.1 in.

Width:

79.4 in.

Height:

81.6 in.

Wheelbase:

135 in.

MPG:

15 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

31 gal. / 558 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

285 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

325 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

4.3l V-6 Ohv

Displacement:

5.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.20 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.75 sec

0-60 mph:

9.14 sec

0-100 mph:

29.45 sec

Top Speed:

115 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.72 sec @ 66.4 mph

¼ mile:

16.55 sec @ 84.9 mph

½ mile:

26.22 sec @ 97.5 mph

1 mile:

43.59 sec @ 108 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/75SR16

Rear Tires:

P235/75SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.42

Gear Ratios

1: 3.06

2: 1.63

3: 1

4: 0.7

R: 2.29

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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