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Mid-Engined Chevrolet Corvette Is First of its Kind
Chevrolet recently unveiled the all-new 2020 Corvette. The mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette is the first Corvette to place the engine behind the passenger seats. New Engine The new engine placement benefits the sports car tremendously with its additional weight upon the rear axle. The car can now accelerate faster and has increased rear-end traction. With more rear weight, there’s also better braking, so the car can change directions quickly and with greater ease. Appearance The Chevrolet Corvette as a whole has a different appearance because of the mid-engine. The car’s unique appearance is marked by a steeper hood line. There’s also a new front cargo area so you can now place…
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The Fuel-Efficient Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel Engine
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has received major improvements for the 2020 model year. One such improvement is the addition of the all-new Duramax® 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel I6 engine. This powerful engine has an impressive EPA-estimated 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.* The team that developed both the Duramax® diesel engine and the 2020 Silverado 1500 planned for a truck that is both efficient and powerful. The engine pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission to reach 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, so you’ll have plenty of strength for tough jobs. The engine is not only the first Silverado 1500 diesel engine, but it’s also the first diesel engine…
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60th Anniversary of the Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here’s a brief overview of this model’s history. Origins In 1959, Chevrolet decided to respond to the 1957 Ford Ranchero with its own version of a sports car with a truck bed. The El Camino coupe utility debuted and continued production off and on into the late 70s. Though it’s now a classic car, when it first came out, most owners used it as a utility vehicle to haul lumber and produce on their farm. The Name Chevy named it after the famous road in California called El Camino Real, which connects San Diego with San Francisco. This Spanish term…
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Silverado HD Ranked Most Dependable Full-Size Heavy-Duty Truck
You knew that the Chevy Silverado HD was a smart, reliable choice, but did you know it is the most dependable truck in its segment? Recently, the Chevrolet Silverado HD earned that title in J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. This annual study looks at vehicles in each segment, taking measure of problems in three-year-old vehicles to see how they do after a few years of ownership. Not only did the Silverado HD win in the large heavy-duty truck segment, but it also showed a 4-percent improvement in dependability. With other vehicles receiving mention in the dependability study, it’s no surprise that Chevy is in the top five most…
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Wards 10 Best Engines List Includes Silverado’s 6.2-liter V8
Each year, WardsAuto showcases the best new models and technological innovations. This year, the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s available 6.2-liter V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management earned a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines list. Dynamic Fuel Management Dynamic Fuel Management is the next generation of Chevrolet’s fuel-saving engine technology. While its predecessor, Active Fuel Management, switched between eight and four cylinders, DFM has 17 cylinder patterns to maximize fuel efficiency. Depending on power needs, it can even power the truck on just two cylinders. Progression Of Technology “Chevrolet first introduced its Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation system in 2005, and Dynamic Fuel Management is a natural progression…
