Specs
Research 1997 GMC Savana specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
139" WB E23
Brakes
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
13.0 x 3.5 |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.5 x 1.26 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1488 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
124 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
600 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
L31 |
| Engine Order Code |
L29 |
| Engine Order Code |
L65 |
| Engine Type |
Turbo Diesel V8 |
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
7.4L/454 |
| Displacement |
6.5L/395 |
| Displacement |
5.7L/350 |
| Fuel System |
EFI |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
290 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
190 @ 3400 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
250 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
410 @ 3200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
385 @ 1800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
330 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
Yes |
Exterior Dimensions
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
8.2 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
6.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
82.9 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
33.9 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
68.5 |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
92.8 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
80.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
76.8 |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
241.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
139.0 |
| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
148.5 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
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| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
42.0 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
35 |
| Fuel Tank Location |
Behind Rear Axle |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
55 |
| Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard Midship |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.2 |
| Passenger Capacity |
2 |
| Passenger Capacity |
1 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
63.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
68.8 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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Steering
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
50.2 |
| Steering Type |
Power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
GMC G Savana Camper Special |
| Body Style |
139.0" WB |
| Body Code |
ZW9 |
Suspension
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.10 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.18 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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| Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Full-Floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4300 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
|
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf Spring |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.56 |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4100 |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
Tires
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
678 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
678 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
678 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
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| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
704 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
XHH |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
YHH |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZHH |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZHP |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E |
| Rear Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E |
| Spare Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E |
| Spare Tire Size |
LT225/75R16D |
| Spare Tire Size |
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| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2205 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3042 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3042 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2150 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
400 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4000 |
Transmission
| Trans Description Cont. |
HD Automatic w/OD, |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
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| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.08 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.75 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.48 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.48 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
MT1 |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
|
Weight Information
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
4100 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
17,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
14,500 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
15,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
13,500 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
9500 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1751 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2720 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
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