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1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Specs

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1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Specs

1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Performance Hide
4,300 cc 4.3 liters 6 V 60° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 102 liter fuel tank
Power: 142 kW , 190 HP @ 4,400 rpm; 250 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm
1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.23:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Exterior Hide
Front and rear separate body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.38
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,821, overall width (mm): 1,969, overall height (mm): 1,935, ground clearance (mm): 185, wheelbase (mm): 2,819, front track (mm): 1,654, rear track (mm): 1,654 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,040
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint , metallic paint
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,540, curb weight (kg) 1,762, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,495, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 1,270, rear axle weight (kg) 1,429, max legal load (kg) 778 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 295
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
1996 Astro Base Extended Cargo Minivan Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray
Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 3,081 and width between arches (mm): 1,311
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 4,825, all seats in place (liters): 0 and all seats removed (liters): 4,825
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard partial console with covered storage box
Courtesy lights with four switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment and plastic/rubber in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 996, front hip room (mm): 1,651, front leg room (mm): 1,057 and front shoulder room (mm): 1,626
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Rear view mirror
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: two seats
Six speakers
Plastic steering wheel
3-point reel third row seat belts on passenger side , lap static third row seat belts on center side
Ventilation system with four fan speeds and rear seat heater ducts
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