Chevrolet Silverado 1500 III Crew Cab 4.3 V6 EcoTec3 (285 Hp) 4WD 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 Crew Cab Overview:

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (III Crew Cab). With 413 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2331 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 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.

Cons:



    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 Crew Cab
    Modification (Engine):4.3 V6 EcoTec3 (285 Hp) 4WD Automatic
    Start of production:2013
    End of production:2016
    Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
    Body type:Pick-up
    Seats:5
    Doors:4
    Engine:
    Power:285 Hp @ 5300 rpm. Same horsepower
    Power per litre:66.4 Hp/l [61mm more]
    Torque:413 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
    Piston Stroke:92 mm
    Compression ratio:11:1
    Performance:
    Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
    Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:13.8 l/100 km
    Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:10.7 l/100 km
    Weight-to-power ratio:8.2 kg/Hp, 122.3 Hp/tonne
    Weight-to-torque ratio:5.6 kg/Nm, 177.2 Nm/tonne
    Space:
    Kerb Weight:2331
    Max. weight:3220
    Max load:889
    Trunk (boot) space - minimum:1727 l
    Fuel tank capacity:98 l
    Size:
    Length:6086 mm [61mm more]
    Width:2032 mm [8mm more]
    Height:1872-1885 mm [84mm less]
    Wheelbase:3886 mm [Same wheelbase.]
    Ride height (ground clearance):227 mm
    Powertrain:
    Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
    Number of gears6
    Transmission typeAutomatic
    Front brakesDisc
    Rear brakesDisc
    Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
    Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
    Power steeringElectric Steering
    Tires size245/70 R17; 265/65 R18; 275/55 R20
    Wheel rims size17; 18; 20

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