Chevrolet Silverado 1500 III Crew Cab 6.2 V8 EcoTec3 (420 Hp) Automatic
Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.
The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name Starting with the LT trim. Standard and "Custom" trims are still called Silverado. Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Crew Cab Overview:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (III Crew Cab). With 623 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2366 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 420 hp.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1727 Liters.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Crew Cab Standard Box: 2007 - 2014).
| General: |
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Silverado 1500 |
| Generation: | III Crew Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.2 V8 EcoTec3 (420 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 420 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.2 Hp/l [61mm more] |
| Torque: | 623 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L86 More details about the engine L86 |
| Engine displacement: | 6162 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.6 l |
| Coolant: | 15.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 103.25 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.6 kg/Hp, 177.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 263.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2366 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1727 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 6086 mm mm [61mm more] |
| Width: | 2032 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Height: | 1872-1885 mm mm [84mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3886 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 216 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/75 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
If you could change one thing about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, what would it be?