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2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Diesel RWD Cargo VAN

Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van

$41,860 MSRP
6.6l V-8 Ohv Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.7 sec

0-60 mph

16 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
260 hp

Power

525 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,362 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Express 3500

Trim:

Diesel RWD Cargo VAN

Style:

Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van

Base Price:

$41,860

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,362 lbs

Length:

224.1 in.

Width:

79.2 in.

Height:

81.5 in.

Wheelbase:

135 in.

Fuel:

31 gal.

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

271 hp @ 3,100 rpm

Torque:

525 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

260 hp @ 3,100 rpm

Torque:

525 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Engine:

6.6l V-8 Ohv Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

6.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

16.00 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

3,900 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):

7.63 sec

0-60 mph:

7.95 sec

0-100 mph:

27 sec

Top Speed:

116 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.17 sec @ 67.2 mph

¼ mile:

15.99 sec @ 84.5 mph

½ mile:

25.75 sec @ 98.7 mph

1 mile:

42.76 sec @ 110.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

LT245/75SR16

Rear Tires:

LT245/75SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.54

Gear Ratios

1: 4.03

2: 2.36

3: 1.53

4: 1.15

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.06

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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