MORE THAN THE RIGHT ENGINE – THE RIGHT ENGINE LINEUP.
Engineering and building a powerful, yet fuel effi cient and technologically advanced engine is one thing. Offering you an extensive lineup
of more than seven sophisticated engines, each with its own combination of output and fuel effi ciency, is another proposition altogether.
Because for you that translates into fi nding the right blend of characteristics for the way you use your truck. The Silverado 1500 lineup
extends up to the 403 horsepower Vortec 6.2L V8. With the available Max Trailering Package, 1500 towing capacities range up to a massive
4854 kg (10,700 lb.). As to be expected, the 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver even more impressive numbers. The Duramax 6.6L V8
Turbo Diesel, available on Regular and Crew Cab HD pickups, is mated with the Allison® 6-speed automatic transmission to produce an
awesome 660 lb.-ft. of torque. Fifth-wheel trailering capacities go all the way up to 7484 kg (16,500 lb.). And a host of advanced fuel-saving
technologies, from Active Fuel Management and Variable Valve Timing to the leading-edge Two-Mode Hybrid System, help make Silverados
cost-effective to own and operate.
POWER & TOWING
The Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel engine features a Diesel Particulate Filter that
traps solid particles from the exhaust before they are emitted into the atmosphere
– reducing particulate matter emissions by 90 percent. The engine is designed to run
on Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSF), further reducing emissions. The Duramax can
also run on B5 Biodiesel – a mix of 95 percent ULSF diesel and 5 percent biodiesel. A
“smart” turbocharger adds to Duramax’s capabilities. It boosts performance in a wide
range of conditions, by enabling the boost pressure to be controlled independent of
engine speed. That minimizes turbo lag and also reduces emissions.
The advanced Allison 6-speed automatic transmission includes grade braking and cruise
grade braking. These features help you maintain a constant speed when driving downhill,
by adjusting the shift schedule and using both the engine and transmission to slow down.
This reduces brake wear and enhances driver control. The Allison transmission also uses
shift stabilization, which minimizes unnecessary shift cycling by preventing an upshift in
specifi c situations when it is preferable to remain in a lower gear with less engine torque.
A Tow/Haul mode can be activated to raise the upshift and downshift points to further
reduce shift cycling and to improve performance when towing or hauling a substantial load.
Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab LTZ Long Box 4x4, shown in Black with available equipment.
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