1997 Chevrolet Venture Base
The 1997 Chevrolet Venture Base is a 180-hp 3.4-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,495 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 180 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Venture measures 186.9 inches long on a 112.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,671 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,495 ($41,501 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.4L LA1 OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4T65-E) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.9 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 67.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,671 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars