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1981 Chevrolet
G-Series
G10 Chevy
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Chevrolet
Model
G-Series
Variant
G10 Chevy
Body Style
LCV
Generation
3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
1
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
G10 Chevy Van 4.1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
117 hp
Power (kW)
86 kW
Torque
271 Nm (200 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,093 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3000 – 3600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant
IAT
Yes
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
315 - 465 – 515 A
Alternator Charge Current
37 - 63 – 66 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
98.3 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
89.7 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Steering Column
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.48 – 3.5 :1
2nd Gear
1.48 – 1.89 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
4th Gear
0.7 – 0.73 :1
Final Drive
3.08 – 3.42 :1
Reverse
0.7 – 3.62 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
301 mm
(11.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
279.4 mm
(11.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Anti-roll Bar
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Optional
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
83 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
16 MPG
Highway
21 – 23 MPG
Combined
13 – 19 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,740 mm
(68.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,702 mm
(67.0 in)
Overhang, Front
749 mm
(29.5 in)
Ground Clearance
173 mm
(6.8 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,223 - 2,722 kg
(4,901 - 6,001 lb)
Cargo Capacity
1,588 kg
(3,501 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,188 kg
(2,619 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,087 kg
(2,396 lb)
LCV Specific
General
Version
L1H1
L2H1
Dimensions › Length
L1
4,526 mm
(178.2 in)
L2
5,136 mm
(202.2 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,017 mm
(79.4 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
L1
2,794 mm
(110.0 in)
L2
3,175 mm
(125.0 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L1
12.83 m
L2
14.26 m
Side Door › Side Door Width
L1
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
L2
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L1H1
1,240 mm
(48.8 in)
L2H1
1,240
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,382 mm
(54.4 in)
Rear Doors › Sill Height
L1H1
620 mm
(24.4 in)
L2H1
620 mm
(24.4 in)
Cargo Space › Height
H1
1,364 mm
(53.7 in)
Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches
L1
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Optional
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding Right
Dual Swing-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Optional
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
17.2 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Tilt
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
4
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Cargo Van
British Classification
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Cargo Van
G-Series
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
G-Series G10 Chevy
1971–1995
G-Series G10 Chevy LCV Generations
3 of 5
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3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
1978–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
G10 Chevy Van 4.1
Horsepower
117 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
LCVLCV
RWD
Gasoline