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2005 Astro
Overview |
Standard/Optional |
Specifications |
Exterior Colors |
Interior Colors/Styles |
Available Wheels
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Fuel Economy
| Engine |
Estimated MPG
city/hwy.1 |
| Vortec 4300
V6 |
| RWD Cargo Van |
16/21 |
| AWD Cargo Van |
15/19 |
| RWD Conversion
Van |
15/20 |
| AWD Conversion
Van |
14/17 |
| RWD Passenger
Van |
16/20 |
| AWD Passenger
Van |
14/17 |
- 1 Official EPA estimates not yet
available. Estimates based on GM testing.
Dimensions
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| NOTE: All dimensions shown are
inches/millimeters unless otherwise noted. |
| Exterior |
| Wheelbase |
111.2/2824 |
| Length |
189.8/4821 |
| Height |
75.0/1905 |
| Maximum width |
77.5/1968 |
| Side-door load opening |
| height |
46.8/1189 |
| width |
34.5/876 |
| Rear-door load opening |
| height |
42.0/1067 |
| width |
57.2/1453 |
| Ground-to-rear load floor |
26.0/660 |
| Ground clearance |
| front |
6.8/173 |
| rear |
7.4/188 |
| Tread width |
| front |
65.1/1654 |
| rear |
65.1/1654 |
| Cargo Volume |
| Cargo volume (cu.
ft./liters)1 |
| behind rear seat |
41.3/1169 |
| behind second
seat |
104.4/2956 |
| maximum (middle and
rear seat removed) |
170.4/4825 |
| Width between wheelhousings |
51.6/1311 |
| Load floor length |
| to console |
126.0/3200 |
| to back of front
seats |
98.6/2504 |
| to back of middle
seats |
61.7/1567 |
| to back of rear
seats |
28.4/721 |
| Interior height |
47.2/1199 |
- 1 Cargo and load capacity limited by
weight and distribution.
| Interior |
Front |
Middle |
Rear |
| Headroom |
39.2/996 |
37.9/963 |
38.7/983 |
| Legroom |
41.6/1057 |
36.5/927 |
38.5/978 |
| Shoulder room |
64.0/1626 |
67.1/1704 |
67.1/1704 |
| Hip room |
65.0/1651 |
50.9/1293 |
57.1/1450 |
Capacities
| |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
All-Wheel-Drive |
| Seating |
7/8 |
7/8 |
| Fuel tank, approximate
(gallons/liters) |
27/102 |
27/102 |
| Suspension |
| Front axle/torsion
bar capacity (lbs.) |
2800 |
3050 |
| Front spring capacity
(lbs.) |
2800 |
3050 |
| Rear axle capacity
(lbs.) |
3100 |
3100 |
| Rear spring capacity
(lbs.) |
3100 |
3100 |
| Curb weights, estimated
(lbs./kg) |
| Passenger Van |
4309/1955 |
4591/2082 |
| Cargo Van |
3953/1793 |
4191/1901 |
| Maximum GVWR
(lbs./kg)1 |
| Passenger Van |
5900/2676 |
6100/2767 |
| Cargo Van |
5600/2540 |
5850/2654 |
| Base payload
(lbs./kg)2 |
| Passenger Van |
1591/722 |
1509/684 |
| Cargo Van |
1647/747 |
1659/753 |
- 1 Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings
(GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, optional
equipment and cargo.
- 2 Maximum payload capacity
includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
Trailering
| Maximum trailer weight
(lbs./kg)1 |
| |
RWD |
AWD |
| Trailer classification |
Medium |
Medium |
| Passenger Van |
5400/2449 |
5200/2359 |
| Cargo Van |
5800/2630 |
5500/2494 |
- 1 Maximum trailer weight ratings
are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve
the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo
will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevrolet dealer
for additional details.
- NOTE: For recreational towing restrictions and
availability, consult the Owner's Manual.
Braking
| |
U.S. Standard |
Metric |
| Brake Booster |
Hydro-Boost |
| Front Brakes |
| Rotor size (dia. x
thick.) |
11.99 x 1.14 in. |
307.4 x 29mm |
| Swept Area |
107.78 sq. in. |
688.96 sq. cm |
| Rear Brakes |
| Rotor size (dia. x
thick.) |
12.0 x .78 in. |
325.0 x 20mm |
| Swept Area |
105.6 sq. in. |
679.60 sq. cm |
Engine
| |
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| Engine |
Vortec 4300 V6 |
| RPO |
LU3 |
| Displacement (cu.
in./liters) |
262/4.3 |
| Bore & stroke (in./mm) |
4.00 x 3.48/101 x 88 |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
| Cylinder block material |
cast-iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast-iron |
| Valve train configuration |
OHV |
| Valves/cylinder |
2 |
| Ignition system |
direct |
| Lifters |
hydraulic roller |
| Cam drive |
chain |
| Coolant capacity
(quarts/liters) |
13.5/12.7 |
| Oil capacity
(quarts/liters) |
4.5/4.3 |
| Alternator rating (amps) |
105 |
| Battery (SAE rating, cca) |
600 |
| Recommended unleaded fuel |
87 octane |
| Maximum engine speed (RPM) |
5600 |
| Horsepower/kW @ engine RPM |
190/142 @ 4400 |
| Torque (lb.-ft./N-m) @ engine
RPM |
250/339 @ 2800 |
Steering
| |
RWD |
AWD |
| Type |
Integral power |
Integral power |
| Ratio (overall) |
16/13:1 |
16/13:1 |
| Turning diameter curb-to-curb
(ft./m) |
40.5/12.3 |
43.8/13.4 |
Transmission
| |
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| Transmission type |
Four-speed electronically controlled
automatic with overdrive and torque converter |
| RPO |
M30 |
| First gear |
3.06 |
| Second gear |
1.63 |
| Third gear |
1.00 |
| Fourth gear |
0.70 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
| Fluid capacity
(quarts/liters) |
5.0/4.7 |
| Case material |
die-cast aluminum |
| Weight |
| Dry (lbs./kg) |
146.4/66.4 |
| Wet (lbs./kg) |
162.5/73.7 |
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