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Chevrolet Explorer

Built: 1997-2015 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The Explorer comes from Chevrolet. Production: 1997-2015. The engine delivers 182 kW, has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,300 cm³. The machine is 5,720 mm long and 2,080 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,089 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,430 mm. Top speed is 160 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 3,549 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Rated output across the Chevrolet range ranges from 16 to 365 kW; the Explorer sits in the middle of that range with 182 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the K2500 Silverado below it with 181 kW and the Express G2500 above it with 183 kW. 2620 Chevrolet models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power182 kWcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement5,300 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,720 mmcorrect
Width2,080 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,430 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,089 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,549 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct
Top speed160 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 58.9 kW/t (182 kW / 3.1 t)

Stronger than 26% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,425 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Chevrolet Explorer have?

The Chevrolet Explorer delivers 182 kW.

How much does the Chevrolet Explorer weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,089 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet Explorer?

3,549 kg.

What engine does the Chevrolet Explorer have?

8 cylinders, 5,300 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet Explorer?

5,720 mm × 2,080 mm.

When was the Chevrolet Explorer built?

Production years: 1997-2015.

What to check before buying

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  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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