Comparing full-size pickup trucks to regular automobiles is like comparing german shepherds to chiwawas. They both have four point that connect to the ground, but that’s where the similarities end.
To ensure the 2014 Silverado (to debut at 2013 NAIAS) is built to handle the rough stuff, hey built it using added high-strength steel that boosts toughness without adding weight. Chassis components like the main rails and major cross members, are made from high-strength steel.
Weight-saving aluminum is also present in some components, such as the blocks and cylinder heads of all three EcoTec3 engines. The new pickup is of course powered by brand new engines, including a new V6 (4.3-liter)and two V8 engines (5.3-liter and 6.2-liter), specifically designed for use in these full-sized pickups. All three engines incorporate direct fuel injection, cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing, in line with the new generation technologies that are being used on Chevrolet’s cars.
“Chevy owners use their trucks for earning a living and taking care of their families,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. “To meet the needs of these hard-working men and women, we chose high-strength steels for the key structural elements of the 2014 Silverado. That reduces the weight of these components without sacrificing the toughness and durability customers count on.”
“But whether we are engineering full-size pickups like Silverado, or our efficient new midsize trucks, we can’t forget that trucks are workhorses. The materials we select and the powertrains we engineer must be able to get the job done, and save our customers money by holding down overall cost of ownership year in and year out.”
autoevolution will be attending the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.
Weight-saving aluminum is also present in some components, such as the blocks and cylinder heads of all three EcoTec3 engines. The new pickup is of course powered by brand new engines, including a new V6 (4.3-liter)and two V8 engines (5.3-liter and 6.2-liter), specifically designed for use in these full-sized pickups. All three engines incorporate direct fuel injection, cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing, in line with the new generation technologies that are being used on Chevrolet’s cars.
“Chevy owners use their trucks for earning a living and taking care of their families,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. “To meet the needs of these hard-working men and women, we chose high-strength steels for the key structural elements of the 2014 Silverado. That reduces the weight of these components without sacrificing the toughness and durability customers count on.”
“But whether we are engineering full-size pickups like Silverado, or our efficient new midsize trucks, we can’t forget that trucks are workhorses. The materials we select and the powertrains we engineer must be able to get the job done, and save our customers money by holding down overall cost of ownership year in and year out.”
autoevolution will be attending the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.
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