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Chevrolet Express 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Express 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.

The fastest tested production Chevrolet Express is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Chevrolet Express is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB), which took 8.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Chevrolet Express, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.70 seconds at 83.00 mph.

Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Chevrolet Express, led by the 1997 Chevrolet Express G1500 Passenger Van (Prototype) at 10.20 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.

Fastest 0–60 8.70sec 2003 1500 Passenger Van (SWB) · stock
Average 0–60 8.70sec Across 1 production run
Fastest Modified 10.20sec 1997 G1500 Passenger Van (Prototype) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70sec @ 83.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.70sec 2003 1500 Passenger
2003 Chevrolet Express

Across 1 verified production run, the Chevrolet Express ranges from 8.70 to 8.70 seconds 0–60, with a 8.70-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.

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Chevrolet Express 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test + 1 modified · 2 years
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2003 Chevrolet Express

1 production run
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB)
8.70sec 0–60
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Van
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB)

1997 Chevrolet Express

0 production runs + 1 modified
Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
1997 Chevrolet Express G1500 Passenger Van (Prototype)
10.20sec 0–60
17.60s ¼ mi @ 75.5 mph
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0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
75.5 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
330 lb-ft
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Van
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
Unranked — modified or prototype
1997 Chevrolet Express G1500 Passenger Van (Prototype)

How we verify Chevrolet Express performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Express trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Express performance FAQs

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The quickest production Chevrolet Express on record is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB), which runs 0–60 mph in 8.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.0 mph. A modified 1997 Chevrolet Express is quicker still at 10.20 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production Chevrolet Express is the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van (SWB), which takes 8.70 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Chevrolet Express reaches 60 mph in 8.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.70 seconds at roughly 83.0 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 1 production run plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Express can do, not a single marketing claim.

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