Chevrolet Silverado 1500 III Regular Cab 5.3 V8 EcoTec3 (355 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 519 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2043 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 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 355 hp.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1504 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): | 5.3 V8 EcoTec3 (355 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: | 355 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.7 Hp/l [803mm less] |
| Torque: | 519 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L83 More details about the engine L83 |
| Engine displacement: | 5326 |
| 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: | 96 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.9 kg/Nm, 254 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2043 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1504 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 5222 mm [803mm less] |
| Width: | 2032 mm [8mm more] |
| Height: | 1867-1882 mm [89mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 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 | 245/75 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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