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2003 Chevy Astro Specs
| 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): |
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| 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 |
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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
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optional: P225/60R16 all-season,
steel-belted radials (blackwall)
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| 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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