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1996 GMC P Vandura Motor Home Chassis Base 178 WB DRW
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Rear Wheel Drive, 178.0" WB
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
178.0" WB
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
1
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
7.4L/454
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
230 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
385 @ 1600
Trans Description Cont.:
HD Automatic w/OD,
Front Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Rear Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Spare Tire Size:
225/70R19.5F
Front Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.75 x 1.54
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
40
Wheelbase (in):
178.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
5000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
10,000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
3416
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2199
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
14,500
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
19,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Engine Order Code:
L19
Trans Order Code:
MT1
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.08
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Maximum Alternator Watts:
1260
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
20.0
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Coil Spring w/Air
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Leaf Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
10,000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
4.56
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35
Front Tire Order Code:
XTN
Rear Tire Order Code:
YTN
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZTN
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2517
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2598
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2517
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
646
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
646
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
646
Spare Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
17.5
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
17.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
62.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
64.3
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.25 x 1.54
Fuel Tank Location:
Behind Rear Axle
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
327.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
85.4
Height, Overall (in):
85.7
Overhang, Front (in):
43.0
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
106.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
94.4
Cab to Axle (in):
126.6
Cab to End of Frame (in):
232.6
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
22.5
Frame Width, Rear (in):
34.0
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