This 4.8 AT Extended 2500 (279 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation [Restyling] Minibus, which was produced by Chevrolet from 2003 to 2017. In addition to this engine, 23 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 16.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.1litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 117litre |
| Cruising range | from 700 to 890km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 181km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 12.5second |
| Displacement | 4806cm3 |
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| Engine power | 279bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 393Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 96mm |
| Stroke | 83mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 16.6m |
| Seats | 812 |
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| Length | 6200mm |
| Width | 2017mm |
| Height | 2083mm |
| Wheelbase | 3937mm |
| Front track | 1721mm |
| Rear track | 1721mm |
| Ground clearance | 203mm |
| Kerb weight | 2715kg |
| Gross weight | 3901kg |
| Displacement | 1186kg |
| Body type | Minibus |
| Front suspension | Helical springs |
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| Rear suspension | Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 15.7 litres / 100km |
| Average | 17.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.