Chevrolet Silverado 1500 III Regular Cab 4.3 V6 EcoTec3 (285 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 Regular Cab Overview:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (III Regular Cab). With 414 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1990 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. 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 2 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 Regular Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.3 V6 EcoTec3 (285 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 285 Hp @ 5300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.4 Hp/l [803mm less] |
| Torque: | 414 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LV3 More details about the engine LV3 |
| Engine displacement: | 4293 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 143.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.8 kg/Nm, 208 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1504 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 5222 mm mm [803mm less] |
| Width: | 2032 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Height: | 1867-1882 mm mm [89mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm [863mm less] |
| 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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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 | 255/75 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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