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
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
330 @ 2800 |
Engine Oil Cooler |
Yes |
Engine Order Code |
L29 |
Engine Order Code |
L65 |
Engine Order Code |
L31 |
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 |
Exterior Dimensions
Cab to End of Frame (in) |
148.5 |
Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
Frame Width, Rear (in) |
42.0 |
Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
8.2 |
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
6.8 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
76.8 |
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 |
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
241.3 |
Wheelbase (in) |
139.0 |
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
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Frame
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
35 |
Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard Midship |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
55 |
Fuel Tank Location |
Behind Rear Axle |
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in) |
63.9 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
41.2 |
Front Head Room (in) |
40.6 |
Passenger Capacity |
2 |
Passenger Capacity |
1 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
68.8 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
50.2 |
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Power |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
GMC G Savana Special |
Body Style |
139.0" WB |
Body Code |
ZW9 |
Suspension
Axle Type - Rear |
Full-Floating |
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4300 |
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.56 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.10 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
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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Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Leaf Spring |
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4100 |
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
678 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
678 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
704 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
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Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
678 |
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
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4000 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
400 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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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 Description Cont. |
HD Automatic w/OD, |
Trans Type |
4 |
Trans Order Code |
MT1 |
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
4100 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
16,000 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
13,000 |
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) |
1752 |
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2665 |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
6084 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12,000 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
19,000 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
17,000 |
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
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Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
16.0 x 6.5 |