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2003 Chevy Astro Specs

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Chevy Astro - Engine Specs
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Chevy Astro - Chassis / Suspension
Chevy Astro - Exterior Dimensions

Chevy Astro - Interior Dimensions
Chevy Astro - Capacities


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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