General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Astro
Generation Astro
Modification (Engine) 4.3 i V6 (163 Hp)
Start of production 1985 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeMinivan
Seats 8
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg21.56 UK mpg7.63 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h 110.6 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.8 kg/Nm, 173 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 163 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 38 Hp/l
Torque 319 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 235.28 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4293 cm3 261.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.39 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 9.3
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Mono-point injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1844 kg 4065.32 lbs.
Max. weight 2699 kg 5950.28 lbs.
Max load 855 kg 1884.95 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 102 l 26.95 US gal | 22.44 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4761 mm 187.44 in.
Width 1969 mm 77.52 in.
Height 1947 mm 76.65 in.
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111.02 in.
Front track 1654 mm 65.12 in.
Rear (Back) track 1654 mm 65.12 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/70 R15 T