The EPA has published efficiency ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra’s range-topping 6.2-liter V8.
Like the GM pickups’ other new “EcoTec” engines, the big eight combines an old-fashioned pushrod design with modern technologies like direct-injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. The result is 420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque and fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
Opt for four-wheel-drive, and mileage falls to 14/20 mpg. A six-speed automatic handles shifting duties for all Siverado and Sierra models.
To put those numbers in context, the Ram 1500’s 395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is rated just slightly higher – 15/22 mpg – with an eight-speed automatic. The Ford F-150’s 6.2-liter V8 churns out 411 ponies and 434 lb-ft while returning only 13/18 mpg.
The 6.2-liter will be offered as a $1,995 option on Silverado LTZ and High Country trims along with GMC Sierra and Denali models, with sales expected to begin later this fall.
Like the GM pickups’ other new “EcoTec” engines, the big eight combines an old-fashioned pushrod design with modern technologies like direct-injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. The result is 420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque and fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
Opt for four-wheel-drive, and mileage falls to 14/20 mpg. A six-speed automatic handles shifting duties for all Siverado and Sierra models.
To put those numbers in context, the Ram 1500’s 395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is rated just slightly higher – 15/22 mpg – with an eight-speed automatic. The Ford F-150’s 6.2-liter V8 churns out 411 ponies and 434 lb-ft while returning only 13/18 mpg.
The 6.2-liter will be offered as a $1,995 option on Silverado LTZ and High Country trims along with GMC Sierra and Denali models, with sales expected to begin later this fall.
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