Monday, February 15, 2010

Chevy beefs up 2011 Silverados

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Chevrolet has unveiled the 2011 Silverado HD truck lineup with a new chassis to deliver towing, payload capability, and a new Duramax 6.6L diesel engine and Allison 1000 transmission combination for efficient fuel economy. The new truck is expected to go on sale this summer.

Chevrolet said that the 2011 Silverado HD lineup offers: a fully-boxed frame assemblies, new asymmetrical leaf-spring rear suspensions, an improved 6.0L Vortec 6L90 powertrain, a new exhaust brake system, large brakes, efficient ride, handling and steering, and safety and functional technologies including 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models and connectivity.

According to Chevrolet, the new line-up grows to eleven 2500HD models and eight single and dual-rear-wheel 3500HD models, including a new 3500HD Crew Cab with a 6.5-foot cargo box.

In addition, the 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD models are represented by a dome-style hood, a new grille and full-width chrome steel front bumper. It also includes a new lineup of 17, 18 and 20 inch wheel/tire combinations.

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