The original engine employed in the 1996 GMC Safari van offered a 4,300-cubic-centimeter (cc) displacement. Displacement refers to the volume that is displaced within the engine's cylinders as the pistons rotate. This longitudinally aligned, six-cylinder engine features a 101.6-by-88.4mm bore and stroke and a 9.1:1 compression ratio. Each cylinder is fitted with two valves. According to Motorcycle Reviews, the diameter of a cylinder is referred to as s "bore." "Stroke" is defined as the distance a piston moves up and down in a cylinder. The engine head and block on this van are both made out of cast iron. At 4,400 rotations per minute (RPM), the 1996 Safari van produces 190 horsepower. At 2,800 RPM, this van offers 250 foot-pounds of torque. Torque is the measurement of force required to rotate objects.
According to Internet Auto Guide, this van was designed to a length of 189.8 inches, a width of 77.5 inches and a height of 76.1 inches. The wheelbase on 1996 Safari vans is 110.9 inches. World Net Web defines wheelbase as the distance from the rear axle to the center of a vehicle's front tire. This vehicle's front track and rear track are 65.1 inches each. The 1996 Safari van offers a 485.9-inch curb-to-curb turning circle.
The engine in the 1996 Safari van is fueled through a multi-point fuel-injection system. The braking system in this vehicle offers two ventilated disc brakes. The fuel tank on this van holds a maximum 102 liters of fuel. Curb weight is defined as the total weight of a vehicle, including all standard equipment and essential fluids. Curb weight on this vehicle is 3,919.8 pounds. According to Internet Auto Guide, with all seats in place, this vehicle has a cargo capacity of approximately 104.4 cubic feet. The vehicle also features power steering and five seats.