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1981 Chevrolet G-Series G30 Chevy

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1981
Make
Chevrolet
Model
G-Series
Variant
G30 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
G30 Chevy Van 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

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
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
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
1 :1
4th Gear
0.7 :1
Final Drive
3.73 – 3.75 :1
Reverse
2.08 – 3.17 :1

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
Rear Brakes
Diameter
320.2 mm (12.6 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

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
168 mm (6.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
3,901 kg (8,600 lb)
Cargo Capacity
2,585 kg (5,699 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,769 kg (3,900 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
2,431 kg (5,359 lb)

LCV Specific

General
Version
L2H1
Dimensions › Length
L2
5,136 mm (202.2 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,057 mm (81.0 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
L2
3,175 mm (125.0 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L2
14.26 m
Side Door › Side Door Width
L2
1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L2H1
1,240
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,382 mm (54.4 in)
Rear Doors › Sill Height
L2H1
655 mm (25.8 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)

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
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 Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional

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
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
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

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

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes

Other Features

Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional

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