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Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax Diesel Truck
The new Chevy Silverado 3500 is available in models WT, LT and LTZ. Standard in the Silverado is the Vortec 6.0L V8 with Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission. The driver information center has all the controls right in front of the driver. This powerful truck comes with four-wheel disc and four wheel anti lock braking. The exhaust is stainless steel and the heavy-duty suspension will give you a smooth ride. The front suspension is long and short arm while the rear suspension is leaf. The rear springs are leaf and the rear shocks are gas pressurized
The new Chevy Silverado 3500 crew cab 4x2 LT, LTZ, WT and LT has a length of 258.7 inches, a width of 95.7 inches and a height of 76 inches. The wheelbase is 167 inches and it has a ground clearance of 9.1 inches. The curb weight is 6,404 pounds and has a gross weight of 11,400 pounds. The 4x4 has a few differences with the width, which is 95.9 inches, height is 76.1 inches and the ground clearance is 9.5 inches. The curb weight is 6,672 pounds and the gross weight is still 11,400 pounds.
The Silverado 3500 extended cab 4x2 LT, LTZ, WT and LT has a length of 249.2 inches, a width of 95.9 inches and a height of 76 inches. The wheelbase is 157.5 inches and it has a ground clearance of 9.1 inches. The curb weight is 6,274 pounds for the LT, LTZ WT and the curb weight for the LT is 5,896. The LT, LTZ and the WT have a gross weight of 11,400 pounds and the LT is 9,900 pounds. The 4x4 has a few differences with the height, which is 75.9 inches and the ground clearance is 9.5 inches. The curb weight is 6,521 pounds for the LT, LTZ and the WT, while the LT is 6,153 pounds.
The LT and the WT regular cab 4x2 have a length of 224.7 inches, a width of 79.9 inches and a height of 77 inches. The wheelbase is 133 inches and the ground clearance is 9.1 inches. The curb weight is 4,888 pounds and the gross weight is 9,700 pounds. The 4x4 has a height of 75.6 inches and a ground clearance of 9.5 inches. The curb weight is 5,719 pounds and has a gross weight of 9,900 pounds.
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The crew cab 4x2 and 4x4 has 380 foot-pounds of torque at 4,200 RPM and 322 horsepower at 4,400 RPM. The extended cab 4x2 and 4x4 has 380 foot-pounds of torque at 4,200 RPM and 322 horsepower at 4,400 RPM. The regular cab 4x2 has 373 foot-pounds of torque at 4,400 RPM and 312 horsepower at 4,400 RPM. Each model has a 34-gallon fuel tank. The regular cab 4x4 has 380 foot-pounds of torque at 4,200 RPM and 360 horsepower at 5,400 RPM.
The windshield wipers are variable intermittent, while the truck has delay off headlights and daytime running lights. The new Chevy Silverado 3500 comes with dual rear wheels and a spare tire that is full sized steel. There is a rear step bumper and the bed liner is optional, but the pickup cargo box light is standard.
The standard gauges include a tachometer, water temperature gauge, voltage gauge, low fuel warning, oil pressure gauge and service interval warning. The tilt wheel adjustable steering column is standard as is the under seat ducts. There are front passenger and driver air bags with impact cancelable. The front seat belts are height adjustable. Front and rear head restraints are adjustable and there is a center armrest in the front and rear.
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2011 Silverado 2500 Duramax Diesel Truck Review
With the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD, the world of heavy duty vehicles has been taken to a whole new level. This particular modelof Chevy vehicle has been a leader for many years. It just continues to get better and to offer consumers more of what they need. A vehicle that can work hard and play hard is exactly what they offer.
You will be very impressed with the power that is behind the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD. It offers you the Duramax 6.6 Liter Turbo Diesel V8. That means 397 horsepower and 765 feet of torque. It is truly the most heavy duty pickup that has ever been made – by Chevy or any other company. That is certainly a feat to be very proud of.
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Power is only part of the value with the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD though. It offers you better gas mileage than in the past. The increase in MPG is about 11%. You should be able to average 680 miles on a single tank of gas. A heavy duty pickup that is also more fuel efficient should certainly have your attention!
With the Allison 6 speed transmission, you can easily shift all of the weight of what you haul to tow to the back axle. You can haul up to 6,635 pounds and tow up to 21,700 pounds! When you have such heavy loads on your 2011 Chevy Silverado HD you will be glad that you can use special features to keep it all safe. There is absolutely no reason to take unnecessary risks.
These features include the Trailer Sway Control and the StabiliTrak. These will help you to keep your load easily on the road or on the terrain you happen to be covering. The smart exhaust brake system also helps to slow down the truck and what is being towed when you are descending. You can accomplish such tasks as hauling on the steepest of roads without any lack of confidence along the way.
This process also helps to ensure your brake pads on the vehicle are going to last a very long time. Your 2011 Chevy Silverado HD won’t overheat either. You are going to feel that you have the ability to haul or tow just about anything with this vehicle – and you are right because that is exactly what it was designed for.
All of the four wheel drive models offer you the ability to apply a snow plow too. This is a great feature if you live on a farm or a ranch. It can be frustrating that no one comes out to clean your roads. Yet you can’t allow nature to stop you from taking care of your animals or crops. With this vehicle though you will be able to get the snow out of your way and get the work done.
When you take all of the individual elements that the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD offers alone, they are great. However, when you add them all together you have the perfect heavy duty vehicle that exceeds everyone’s expectations. This is a great vehicle that you can be very proud to own. These are very dependable vehicles that will last no matter what you have to do with them.
The MSRP for the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD starts as low as $27,965. The fully loaded options are up to $53,340. You will find investing in one helps you to accomplish a variety of work and personal goals. You can also count on this particular Chevy heavy duty pickup to help you do it all safely and easily.
The new Silverado HD Duramax Diesel is the new benchmark when it comes to towing or hauling. If you have to get the job done right ontime and all the time, this is the truck for you. Shop online today!
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