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1981 Chevrolet
G-Series
G30
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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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
G30
Body Style
LCV
Generation
3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
1
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 HD
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
162 hp
Power (kW)
119 kW
Torque
339 Nm (250 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,733 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 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
370 – 390 - 465 – 515 A
Alternator Charge Current
42 - 63 – 66 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.4 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Selector
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Steering Column
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.48 – 3.06 :1
2nd Gear
1.48 – 1.75 :1
3rd Gear
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
83 - 125 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
317.5 mm
(12.5 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
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
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)
LCV Specific
General
Version
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (LCV Chassis)
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
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
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Commercial Chassis
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
1 :1
4th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
3.73 – 3.75 :1
Reverse
2.08 – 3.17 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
320.2 mm
(12.6 in)
Front
Optional
L1H1
L2H1
Door Handles
Button
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
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
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
Hydraulic
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
17.2 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Power Steering
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
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
G-Series
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steel
Optional
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
LCV
Variant
G-Series G30
1971–1996
Configuration
Chevrolet Van Lcv G30 Cutaway
G-Series G30 LCV Generations
3 of 5
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3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
1978–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
5.7 V8 HD
Horsepower
162 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
LCV
RWD
Gasoline
