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| Model Lineup |
Engine |
Transmission |
| Vortec 4300
4.3L V6 |
4-speed auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E) |
| LS |
Standard |
Standard |
| LT |
Standard |
Standard |
| Cargo |
Standard |
Standard |
| Engine |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Type |
Vortec 4300 4.3L V6
(LU3) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
262 / 4300 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
4.00 x 3.48 / 101.6
x 88.39 |
| Block material |
cast iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast iron |
| Valvetrain |
overhead valve / two valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system |
composite distributor, platinum-tipped
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires |
| Fuel delivery |
multi-point fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
190 / 142 @ 4400 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
250 / 339 @ 2800 |
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
5600 |
| Emissions system |
three-way catalytic converter, positive
crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system |
Estimated fuel economy
mpg (city / highway / combined) |
RWD passenger: 15 / 20 / 17 |
| RWD cargo: 17 / 22 / 19 |
| AWD passenger: 15 / 18 / 16 |
| AWD cargo: 15 / 20 / 17 |
| Transmission |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Type |
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E
four-speed electronic automatic
with overdrive and torque converter |
| Gear ratios: (:1): |
|
| First |
3.06 |
| Second |
1.63 |
| Third |
1:00 |
| Fourth |
0.70 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.42:1 optional |
| 3.73:1 optional |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Front |
RWD: independent short/long
arm (SLA) with coil springs |
|
AWD: independent short/long arm (SLA) with torsion
bars
|
| Rear |
rigid axle with variable-rate, gas-charged shock
absorbers and steel multileaf springs
|
| Steering type |
variable-ratio recirculating
ball-type; integral power |
| Ratio |
16 / 13:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
RWD: 3.1 |
| AWD: 2.7 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb (ft / m) |
RWD: 40.5 / 12.3 |
| AWD: 43.8 / 13.4 |
| Brakes |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Type |
HydroBoost hydraulic
power; four-wheel disc; four-wheel ABS with DRP; audible pad-wear
sensors; front, low-drag twin-piston calipers |
| Rotor diameter x thick, front (in / mm) |
front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29 |
| rear: 13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29 |
| Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) |
front: 213.6 x 1378 |
| rear: 236.5 / 1526 |
| Wheels / Tires |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Wheel size & type |
Base: 16-inch x 6.5-inch steel
|
|
LS, LT: standard aluminum
|
| Tire size & type |
standard: P215/70R16 all-season, steel-belted
radials
|
|
optional: P225/60R16 all-season, steel-belted
radials (blackwall)
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
111.2 / 2825 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
189.8 / 4821 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
77.5 / 1969 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
RWD: 74.9 / 1903 |
| AWD: 74.8 / 1900 |
| Track (in / mm) |
Front: 65.1 / 1654 |
| Rear: 65.1 / 1654 |
| Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) |
6.8 / 173 |
| Ground to top of rear load floor (in /mm) |
RWD: 25.9 / 658 |
| AWD: 25.8 / 655 |
| Step-in height (in / mm) |
RWD cargo door: front: 18.9 / 480; side:
20.7 / 526 |
| AWD cargo door: front: 18.8 / 478; side:
20.6 / 523 |
RWD, AWD passenger door:
front: 18.6 / 472; side: 20.2 / 513 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
RWD cargo: 3964 / 1797.7 |
| RWD passenger: 4321
/ 1959.6 |
| AWD cargo: 4402 / 1996.4 |
| AWD passenger: 4605
/ 2088.4 |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear) |
RWD cargo: 59 / 41 |
| RWD passenger: 56 / 44 |
| AWD cargo: 61 / 39 |
| AWD passenger: 56 / 44 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
First Row |
Second Row |
Third Row |
| Seating capacity, 8 total |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
39.2 / 996 |
37.9 / 963 |
38.7 / 983 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
41.6 / 1057
|
36.5 / 927 |
38.5 / 978 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
64 / 1626 |
67.1 / 1704 |
67.1 / 1704 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
64.9 / 1649 |
50.9 / 1293 |
57.1 / 1450 |
| Cargo Area |
2003 Chevy Astro |
| Cargo volume (cu ft /
liters) |
First row: 170.4 /
4825.2* |
| Second row: 104.4 /
2956.3* |
| Third row: 41.3 / 1169.5* |
| Width between wheelhousings (in / mm) |
51.6 / 1310 |
| Load floor length (in / mm) |
To console: 120.9 /
3070 |
| To back of front seats:
98.6 / 2504 |
| To back of middle seats:
61.7 / 1567 |
| To back of rear seats:
28.4 / 722 |
| Interior height (in / mm) |
47.6 / 1209.6 |
| *Maximum first-row volume with middle and
second seat removed; second-row volume behind second seat; third-row
volume behind third seat. |
| Capacities |
RWD Cargo |
AWD Cargo |
RWD Passengar |
AWD Passenger |
| GVWR, standard (lbs / kg) |
5600 / 2540 |
5850 / 2653.1 |
5900 / 2675.7 |
6100 / 2766.4 |
| Payload (lbs / kg) |
1636 / 742 |
1579 / 716.1 |
1648 / 747.4 |
1495 / 678 |
Trailer towing maximum,
w/3.73 axle ratio (lbs / kg) |
5800 / 2630.4 |
5600 / 2539.7 |
5400 / 2449 |
5100 / 2312.9 |
Maximum tongue weight
(lbs / kg) |
200 / 90.9 with weight-carrying
hitch; 10-15 percent of trailer weight with weight-distributing hitch
and sway control |
| Fuel tank (gals / liters) |
27 / 102.2 |
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
4.5 / 4.3 |
| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
13.5 / 12.8; 16.5 / 15.6
with rear heater |
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