Friday, December 20, 2013

CORVETTE RACING DEBUTS C7.R, EXPANDS ENDURANCE LINEUP FOR 2014

Taylor, Westbrook rejoin team at Le Mans; Liddell, Briscoe in for Daytona and Sebring



2013-12-19

C7.R in camouflage. The C7.R, which is based on the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, will make its racing debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 26, 2014. (Chevy Racing) © General Motors


DETROIT (Dec. 19, 2013) – Corvette Racing is continuing its history of strong driver lineups with an impressive roster for the 2014 endurance racing season. The team will field eight drivers across 12 races around the globe in the new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the inaugural season of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in the United States.

The cornerstones of this year’s program are the four full-season drivers that are unchanged from a year ago. Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen – last year’s GT champions in the American Le Mans Series – are back together after leading the category with three victories. Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner – third in the ALMS GT championship in 2013 with two wins after taking the class title in 2012 – will drive the other Corvette.


Thursday, December 19, 2013

Vette Vues Magazine December 2013 Back Issue

Vette Vues Magazine December 2013 Back Issue

You can order the current issue online...




#509 Vette Vues Magazine, December  2013, Volume 42, Issue Number 5
4...Dream Cruise Legend
14...NCRS Gallery at Carlisle
40...1970 Motion Mako Shark
42...Callaway AeroWagon
44...39,000,000th Chevrolet was a Gold 1958 Corvette
52...Corvette Seat Performance Proven Under Pressure
72...Tudor United Sportscar Championship
74...What Happened to the Side-Pipes
84...Lyn Adams Gets More Kicks Out of Her Vettes!
90...The Great Cover Up - Part 2
96...“Fifty Seven Years Ago...” the History and Development of the 1957 Chevrolet 283 V8 Engine with “Ramjet” Fuel Injection - Part XXXV - November, 1956
102..“Fifty Seven Years Ago...” the History and Development of the 1957 Chevrolet 283 V8 Engine with “Ramjet” Fuel Injection - Part XXXVI - December, 1956
54...Rear Vues: 1993 - Part II
58...Model Scene
64 ...Toy Vues
106...Factory Facts
PART A: 1964-1966 Corvette Service Update
PART B: 1969 Corvette Service Updates
PART C: 1975 Corvette Shipping and Service Updates
PART D: 1981 Corvette Mid Production Paint Colors
PART E: 1997-1998 Corvette Service Updates
I.B.Cover...Racy Vues
118...Business Card File
118...Calendar
121...Literature, Models, Misc.
122...Corvette Parts
127...Corvettes for Sale
128...Advertisers Index
On the Cover: The Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Corvette Restorers Society put together another fabulous display this year featuring twenty one Corvettes.





NBC Sports Group And Mecum Auctions Sign Multi-Year Agreement To Present Coverage of Mecum Collection Car Auctions

125 Hours of Mecum Collector Car Auction Programming in 2014

Three-Year Agreement To Feature More Than 425 Hours of Original Programming

Coverage Presented Across NBC, NBCSN and Esquire Network

125 Hours of Mecum Collector Car Auction Programming in 2014

Walworth, Wis. – December 18, 2013 – NBC Sports Group and Mecum Auctions, the world leader in live auctions of collector cars, announced today a multi-year agreement to present coverage of Mecum car auctions across NBC, NBCSN, and the Esquire Network, which is part of the NBCUniversal family of networks. The three-year agreement, which begins in 2014, will provide for more than 425 hours of programming across all three channels.

Hennessey Corvette Breaks 200 MPH on New Texas Toll Road

December 17, 2013 



John Hennessey pilots first C7 Corvette to eclipse the double century mark




Tuesday, December 17, 2013

OVRKL 2002 Custom Corvette Z06 Owned by Chris Johnson, Katy, TX


By: Bonnie Wolf
Photographers: Mark Jenkins & Luke Bhothipiti

This is a story about a man and his car that has gone from a daily driver with 113,000 miles on it, to Best of Show Corvette at the 2012 Corvette Chevy Expo.

Chris Johnson, an 11th generation Texan, ordered her up new. Chris, only 24 years old, was fresh out of graduate school when he decided he wanted to buy a Corvette. He picked his new 2002 ZO6 Corvette up at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY and drove her back to Texas. This particular Corvette has led a busy life under his care. Chris, greatly enjoying his car, has driven it as far west as the Pacific Ocean. He regularly auto crossed her for two years and even entered a high performance-driving event.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

The Real McCoy





Mecum Auction Kissimmee, Florida January 2014

Lot S132 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Sr Prototype 'The Real McCoy'

The Car That Saved The Corvette Brand

Friday, December 13, 2013

Corvette C7.R race car, wearing an updated “Jake” mascot



The new Corvette C7.R race car, wearing an updated “Jake” mascot, will make its competition debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Jan. 25-26, 2014. Jake, named for the infamous character played by the late John Belushi in The Blues Brothers, first appeared in the early 2000s, when the Corvette Racing team was gaining momentum, winning multiple ALMS championships, the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. © General Motors

Chevrolet Powers Way to Pair of Engine Honors

WardsAuto recognizes Corvette and Cruze engines among 10 Best in industry

2013-12-12

DETROIT – The all-new, high-tech Small Block 6.2L V8 powering the 2014 Corvette Stingray and the 2.0L turbo diesel for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze are among Ward’s 10 Best Engines.

WardsAuto reviewed 44 engines from 16 automakers in this year’s competition, which looked at power, fuel efficiency, new technology, refinement and compared it with data for similar engines.

“At GM – our goal is to design, build and sell the world’s best powertrains – this recognition from the experts at WardsAuto provides two additional proof points that we are on the right track,” said Steve Kiefer, vice president, Global Powertrain.

2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Schedule

2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Schedule

After securing their 10th American Le Mans Series championship in 15 years, the Corvette Racing team along with Pratt & Miller Engineering is eagerly anticipating a new season, under a new racing league. Corvette Racing will enter the Tudor United Sports Car Championship, a new race series that is a result of a merger between the ALMS and the Rolex Sports Car Series, with an all new car, the C7.R.

2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Schedule

Jan 25-26: Daytona International Speedway
Mar 15: Sebring International Raceway
Apr 12: Long Beach Street Circuit
May 4: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
May 31: Detroit Belle Isle
Jun 29: Watkins Glen International
Jul 13: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Jul 25: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Aug 10: Road America
Aug 24: Virginia International Raceway
Sep 20: Circuit of The Americas
Oct 4: Road Atlanta

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Chevrolet to Introduce 2015 Corvette Z06 at Detroit Show

Most-capable Corvette ever will lead industry’s broadest range of performance cars


Chevrolet will take the wraps off the all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 in January at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. © General Motors


2013-12-04

DETROIT – Chevrolet will introduce the 2015 Corvette Z06 next month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It will be the most track-capable Corvette ever, designed to deliver supercar levels of performance through unique powertrain, chassis and aerodynamic features.

The Corvette Z06 will complete Chevrolet’s performance car lineup, which will also see the addition of the Corvette Stingray Convertible, Camaro Z/28 and SS sedan.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Corvette Seat Performance Proven Under Pressure

Customized test procedures used during development of Stingray’s new seats

DETROIT – The differences in the Standard GT seat and the Competition Sport seat offered in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette are similar to the everyday comfort of a well-tailored suit vs. the support offered by compression apparel athletes wear.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette’s optional Competition Sport seat was track tested and modified to provide the kind of bolster support needed for high-velocity maneuvers.
© General Motors


Sunday, November 10, 2013

1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray had a makeover by Bulgarian interior specialist Vilner.

This 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray had a makeover by Bulgarian interior specialist Vilner.  
The outside is pearl brown with a calf leather-wrapped targa roof trim with decorative stitching.

See what you think of his new design.






Saturday, November 9, 2013

Rear Vues: 1967 - The 1st SEMA Show

If you hang around "car" people very long, you are sure to hear the name SEMA.

You might be asking, just what is a SEMA?  

It is an event that has over 2,000 new automotive products on display, and over 2,300 companies filling over a million square feet held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

"It all began in 1963 when a group of small manufacturers who were suppliers of performance equipment for early hot rods organized their fledgling industry and called it "Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association" (SEMA).  From what I found, it was started by Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Chevrolet Performance Cars Flex Muscles at SEMA Show

Concept Corvette, Camaro and SS models 
highlight breadth of performance range


For Release: Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, 9 a.m. EST






Chevrolet Unveils Nine High-Powered Concepts At SEMA
Chevrolet reveals three vehicles featured in "Transformers: The Age of Extinction" Monday, November 4, 2013 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chevrolet has a long history of being involved with the globally celebrated Transformer movie franchise. This Chevrolet Camaro (right) was built under the supervision of GM Design for use in the upcoming film. (Photo by Isaac Brekken for Chevrolet) © General Motors



1953 Corvette Motorama Show Car

1953 Corvette Motorama Show Car 
Scenic running footage of the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette unveiled at the 1953 Motorama in New York.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

The August issue of Vette Vues Magazine is coming out soon...




#508 Vette Vues Magazine, August 2013, Volume 42, Issue Number 1
6...NCCC 54th Convention
16...A 50-Plus Year Golden Love Affair with a ‘54 Vette
32...Back to the Beach: A Ten Year Milestone
37...Chevy Racing at VIR
39...Scott McKay’s Personalized 765 HP Daily Driver
60...Dual in Detroit
66...Rivals in Detroit
72...“Supervette Saturday”, Day Chevrolet
80...Too Much Information?
96...The Great Coverup
53...Rear Vues: 1993 - Part I
76...Rear Vues: 1985 - Part III
84...Model Scene
90...Toy Vues
100...Factory Facts
PARTA: 1956 and 1957 Corvette Engine Tune-Up
PART B: 1964-1966 Corvette Manual Transmission Bracket
PART C: 1968 Corvete Air Injection Reactor Pump Service
PART D: 1997 Corvette Shop Manual Redesign
PART E: 1998-2001 Corvette Paint Wear Tonneau Cover
I.B.Cover...Racy Vues
117...Business Card File
117...Calendar
121...Literature, Models, Misc.
122...Corvette Parts
127...Corvettes for Sale
128...Advertisers Index
On the Cover: 1956 SR "Real McCoy" 2012 Bloomington Gold® Great Hall® inductee to be auctioned at Mecum in Kissimmee, FL.  January 17-26th. Photo credits David Newhardt, Courtesy of Mecum Auctions.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Congratulations to Chevrolet and Corvette Racing!

Chevrolet and Corvette Racing took home seven awards at the American Le Mans Series’ annual Night of Champions awards banquet...


GT Manufacturer’s Championship
GT Team Championship
1st Place GT Drivers’ Championship
3rd Place GT Drivers’ Championship
Most Popular Driver
Green Challenge
MICHELIN GREEN X Challenge


BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2013) – Chevrolet and Corvette Racing had ample reason to celebrate at the American Le Mans Series’ annual Night of Champions awards banquet. The two organizations took home seven awards on the evening at Chateau Elan, the night after the ALMS’ finale – Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette Sells for $1,500,000 at the Mecum Chicago Auction

Mecum Tops $18.6 Million In Chicago
Harley Earl Corvette leads all Sales at $1.5 Million

1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette (Lot S110)
Photo by David Newhardt, Courtesy of Mecum Auctions

Walworth, Wis. – Oct. 15, 2013 – The windy city welcomed Mecum Auctions with an exceptional sale and enormous crowds at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill., this past weekend. With 965 cars crossing the block throughout the three-day event, 615 hammered sold for a 64 percent sell-through rate and $18,634,223 in sales. The one-of-a-kind personal driver of Corvette’s original designer Harley J. Earl led auction sales with a hammer price of $1.5 million.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Compare Side-by-Side Fuel Economy of the 2014 Corvette Automatic vs the Manual 7-spd


Photo: © GM

2014 Chevrolet Corvette 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S6)
Miles per Gallon Premium Gasoline
Combined 20
City 16
Highway 28
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $4.78
Miles on a Tank 324 miles


2014 Chevrolet Corvette 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Manual 7-spd
Miles per Gallon Premium Gasoline
Combined 21
City 17
Highway 29
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $4.55
Miles on a Tank 340 miles

Source: U.S. Department of Energy
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=34259&id=33907

Thursday, October 17, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Build Animation

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Build Animation Animation of Corvette Stingray being assembled starting with the frame and ending with the body panels


Monday, October 14, 2013

Callaway AeroWagon Press Release


Callaway
AeroWagonUpdate


September 23rd, 2013


- AeroWagon Production Now Approved
- Place Your Order Now!







We are pleased to announce that AeroWagon component production has been given the “green light” and is scheduled to begin shortly. Consequently, AeroWagon Package availability is scheduled to begin around January 1.


The AeroWagon Package may be installed on either stock 2014 Corvettes or supercharged Callaway Corvettes. You don’t have to order a Callaway Corvette to take advantage of this unique styling. However, if you want a new, 610 bhp* Callaway Corvette, with or without the AeroWagon option, we’ll guide you through the ordering process and put you in contact with your local Authorized Callaway Dealer. If you already have a new Corvette on order, call us and we can work with your dealer to have GM ship your car directly to our California factory for package installation.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Racing Legend - Doug Hooper Passed Away

Content by Jim Gessner

10/3/2013
Doug Hooper passed quietly after a 8 month battle with kidney failure.

2007 Corvette Hall of Fame Inductee Doug Hooper began racing in 1959 behind the wheel of his 1957 Corvette. A regular participant at Cal Club and SCCA Events, Doug's achievements note him as a world-class racer and one of the first drivers to have brought the Corvette to the international stage as a winning racing machine following his win in the “Times Grand Prix” in Riverside, California on October 13, 1962.

Chevrolet introduced the new Sting Ray Split Window Z06 racing option in October 1962 at Riverside Raceway. Dave MacDonald, Bob Bondurant , Jerry Grant and Doug all drove Z06 Split Window Corvettes. Billy Krause drove the first Shelby Cobra ever to race that day, but the Mickey Thompson sponsored Z0-6 driven by Hooper won the three hour race of 46 cars averaging 84.06 mph in front of 78,000 spectators.

In December 1962, at a special Z0-6 brake test session at Sebring, Zora Arkus-Duntov approached Doug and asked him to test his new secret project – the Grand Sport. After the test, Doug was scheduled to co-drive the Corvette Grand Sport with Billy Krause at Lemans in June 1963.

Doug drove at the 3 hour Continental at Daytona in mid February 1963, and after the race, the GM sponsored race program ended.

In the summer of 63, Doug raced all over the West and had many wins and opened “Doug's Corvette Service” in North Hollywood , California and created one of the premier Corvette and Rochester Fuel Injection repair shops in the country.

In 1989 in addition to the shop and racing, he added to his busy life and became a Reserve Police officer for L.A.P.D.

In 1993, Doug continued to stay active in racing and was asked to prepare and tour the country in the original #001, 1963 Grand Sport – the same car he had tested at Sebring some 30 years earlier!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

1967 Corvette L88 Convertible Tops Mecum’s Record-Setting Dallas Auction

1,400-Car Lineup Achieves 70 Percent Sell-Through and $38 Million in Sales

Walworth, Wis. -Sept. 11, 2013– Some things are just meant to be, and Mecum and Dallas are like engines and horsepower. As an event that began with an anticipated 1,000-vehicle lineup, the third annual Dallas auction exploded with 1,432 classic and collector cars crossing the Mecum block throughout the four-day event and 986 of them hammering sold. The auction is now in the books as one of the most successful Mecum auctions on record with an impressive overall sell-through rate of 70 percent and sale totals of a whopping $37,913,093, which includes the unsurpassed sale of collector Buddy Herin’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S123) that brought a healthy $3.2 million.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Alan L. Bean’s 1969 Chevrolet ‘Astrovette’



Alan L. Bean’s
1969 Chevrolet ‘Astrovette’ 


By Bonnie Wolf
Photographer: Danny Reed



Alan L. Bean, Lunar Module pilot for the Apollo 12 mission, starts down the  ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)  "Intrepid" to join  astronaut Charles Conrad, Jr., mission Commander, on the lunar surface.  19 November 1969.  By NASA Charles Pete Conrad 

Thursday, August 22, 2013

A Banner Year for Corvette Pals



By: Christine Harrigan- McIlhenny


There’s nothing more that Corvette lovers enjoy than their highly polished “Great American Sports Car”, ready to display in all its glory on show day, except perhaps scoring some unique, Corvette swag from a great event, to adorn their garage or man cave! This year on Facebook, Corvette enthusiasts have the chance to score a special, first of its kind banner.  The administrators at the “Corvettes Pals” page are offering up this one of a kind banner that measures 2’x 10’, designed by award winning graphic artist Ron Palfrey, to be auctioned off on Labor Day weekend. All of the proceeds will benefit the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Chevy Trucks featured at the Corvette Chevy Expo


Evolution of the Century-old Chevrolet bowtie © General Motors


Chevrolet’s Iconic Bowtie Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Origin still uncertain, but 215 million cars and trucks have worn the badge since 1913

DETROIT – Chevrolet’s globally recognized bowtie celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with 25 product launches helping the symbol find new roads around the world despite an origin that is still uncertain.

In 1913, Chevrolet co-founder William C. Durant introduced the signature Chevy bowtie on the 1914 Chevrolet H-2 Royal Mail and the H-4 Baby Grand, centered at the front of both models. 

In 1913, Chevrolet co-founder William C. Durant first introduced the signature Chevrolet bowtie. The following year, the bowtie had its first debut on the Chevrolet H-2 Royal Mail model and the H-4 Baby Grand model. © General Motors


 Sixty million Chevrolets are on the roads worldwide today and the bowtie has adorned 215 million Chevrolets over the last century. A Chevrolet car, crossover or truck is sold every 6.39 seconds in one of 140 countries, and the brand set a sales record of 2.5 million in the first six months of the year. The bowtie’s centennial is marked by new entries, such as the Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel compact sedan in the U.S. and the Trax small SUV in 40 international markets.

“The Chevrolet bowtie is recognized around the world and has become synonymous with American ingenuity,” said Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney. “Whether you’re pulling thousands of pounds through rocky terrain in a Silverado pickup or commuting in a Spark EV, Chevrolet’s bowtie will always be at the very front of your travels.” 

While the bowtie has been present for 100 years, the details surrounding its origin are still uncertain. Stories range from Durant being inspired by the wallpaper design in a Parisian hotel to a newspaper advertisement he saw while vacationing in Hot Springs, Va.  Durant’s widow and daughter have offered alternative explanations. 

According to Margery Durant, in her 1929 book My Father, Durant sometimes doodled nameplate designs on pieces of paper at the dinner table. "I think it was between the soup and the fried chicken one night that he sketched out the design that is used on the Chevrolet car to this day," she wrote. 

But in a 1968 interview, Durant’s widow, Catherine, said the bowtie design originated from a Hot Springs vacation in 1912. While reading a newspaper in their hotel room, Durant spotted a design and exclaimed, “I think this would be a very good emblem for the Chevrolet.” Unfortunately, Mrs. Durant never clarified what the motif was or how it was used.

But that nugget of information inspired Ken Kaufmann, historian and editor of The Chevrolet Review, to search out its validity. In a Nov. 12, 1911 edition of The Constitution newspaper, published in Atlanta, an advertisement appeared from by the Southern Compressed Coal Company for “Coalettes,” a refined fuel product for fires. The Coalettes logo, as published in the ad, had a slanted bowtie form, very similar to the shape that would soon become the Chevrolet icon. 

Did Durant and his wife see the same ad – or one similar – the following year a few states to the north? The date of the paper Kaufmann found was just nine days after the incorporation of the Chevrolet Motor Co. The first use of the bowtie by Chevrolet appeared in the Oct. 2, 1913 edition of The Washington Post with the words “Look for this nameplate” above the symbol.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year.  Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.



Need a new tow vehicle?  The curb weight on the 2014 Corvette Stingray is estimated to be 3,298 Pounds...

The Silverados towing capacities are: "Silverados equipped with the 4.3L V-6 will have towing ratings up to 7,200 pounds, the highest for any base V-6 in the segment. Silverados equipped with the 5.3L V-8 and the max towing package, available later this year, will have towing ratings of up to 11,500 pounds, which is more than any light-duty pickup currently on the market."


For Immediate Release: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. EDT


2014 Silverado 1500: Stronger, Smarter and More Capable

·         New from hood to hitch, with carryover base prices
·         Best V-8 fuel economy, best available tow ratings of any light-duty pickup
·         Standard scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles

2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 on location © General Motors

2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 on location © General Motors

2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 on location © General Motors




SAN ANTONIO – New from hood to hitch, the 2014 Silverado 1500 is engineered to be stronger, smarter and more capable than ever before.

Among the hundreds of improvements, large and small, are:
·         A trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines, a V-6 and two V-8s
·         A stronger, quieter and more comfortable cab
·         A refined new interior with features and connectivity tailored to the needs of truck customers
·         Revised steering, suspension and brakes for improved ride and handling
·         Ingenious solutions for managing cargo in the bed.

Even with all of the improvements, the base prices for all three configurations of the 2014 Silverado 1500 – regular cab, double cab, and crew cab – carry over from 2013. Buyers of all 2014 Silverado 1500s also will receive a standard scheduled maintenance program for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Silverado crew cabs with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 will begin reaching Chevrolet dealers in May. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for crew cabs start at $32,710, including a $995 destination freight charge – the same as the 2013 model. 

The crew cab will be joined this summer by a regular cab model and a new double cab Silverado, which replaces the extended cab. Also available this summer will be an all-new EcoTec3 V-6 with the most torque and highest towing rating of any standard V-6.

Coming later in 2013 are an all-new 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8, engineered to raise the bar for premium truck engines, and the High Country, a rugged, luxurious Silverado tailored to the growing market for high-end pickups.

“When you combine the innovative features of the new Silverado with base pricing equivalent to 2013 models and standard scheduled maintenance, Silverado becomes a great choice for pickup customers, helping them save money when they buy – and when they drive,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer for Silverado.



Innovative technology, tailored for the way customers use trucks
Silverado’s innovative technology is tailored to the way customers use full-size pickups, providing the power, efficiency, refinement and dependability they expect from their trucks.

Examples include:
·         EcoTec3 engines that provide class-leading V-8 fuel efficiency and towing capability, without the cost and complexity of turbocharging
·         High-strength steel that makes the frames and cabs stronger and lighter, yet can take the pounding of towing, hauling and off-road operation, year after year
·         The strategic use of aluminum alloys to reduce the weight of engines, front suspension components, hoods and other parts
·         New interiors featuring ample storage, multiple power and USB connections and available high-wear cloth for bench or bucket seats
·         Chevrolet MyLink, which provides powerful connectivity for work or family with simple, intuitive controls.

“Millions of hardworking Americans rely on full-size pickups to run their businesses, earn a living, and take care of their families,” said Luke. “So as we reengineered the Silverado for improved performance, refinement and efficiency, we selected materials and technologies we were confident could get the job done.”

2014 Silverado 1500 at a glance
EcoTec3 engines: Silverado 1500 will offer three all-new EcoTec3 engines – a 4.3L V-6 SAE-certified at 285 horsepower (212 kW) and 305 lb.-ft. of torque (413 Nm), a 5.3L V-8 certified at 355 horsepower (250 kW) and 383 lb.-ft. of torque (519 Nm), and later this year, a new 6.2L V-8.

All three EcoTec3 engines feature direct fuel injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and continuously variable valve timing, a combination not found in competitive trucks. The engines also use a compact overhead-valve design and weight-saving components such as aluminum blocks and cylinder heads, to reduce mass, for additional energy savings

All three provide the proven power, torque and dependability of a large-displacement engine, seamlessly switching to four-cylinder mode to save fuel during light-load driving. The 5.3L V-8 has EPA–estimated fuel economy of up to 23 mpg highway (2WD models), the best of any V-8 pickup, and better than Ford EcoBoost V-6.

Silverados equipped with the 4.3L V-6 will have towing ratings up to 7,200 pounds, the highest for any base V-6 in the segment. Silverados equipped with the 5.3L V-8 and the max towing package, available later this year, will have towing ratings of up to 11,500 pounds, which is more than any light-duty pickup currently on the market.

Functional, aerodynamic exterior: Silverado’s exterior design blends strong Chevy truck heritage with a refined, modern aesthetic. The new design is more muscular, more functional and more aerodynamic. A twin-port grille, full-width bumper and dual power dome hood create a strong presence, which is carried through in sculpted body sides and fender flares.

The new Silverado design is about much more than just looks, however. The new front end is engineered to improve sealing for more efficient cooling, while the roof and tailgate spoiler were shaped in the wind tunnel to smooth airflow over the truck for reduced drag. New inlaid doors, which fit into recesses in the bodyside, reduce wind noise for a quieter cab.

All-new interiors tailored to truck customers: The all-new interiors of the 2014 Silverado 1500 reflect the same focus on form and function. The upright instrument panel, six-gauge instrument cluster and multiple storage options are tailored specifically to the needs of truck customers. Controls are functional, logically placed and easy to operate with work gloves on. Rear doors on crew cabs are larger, for easier entry and exit, and rear doors on double cab models are now hinged at the front for easier access, especially in tight spots.

The new Chevrolet MyLink provides easy-to-use connectivity for the job site or the family vacation, with natural voice recognition and enough ports and power outlets to support multiple devices.

© General Motors


Stronger, quieter cab: The new truck cab is stronger, with nearly two-thirds of the structure made from high-strength steel, for a confident feel and improved safety. Similarly, the main rails and key cross members of the updated frame are high-strength steel with major elements hydroformed for reduced mass and improved strength.

New shear-style body mounts tune out both up-and-down and side-to-side movement for a quieter, more comfortable ride. Double cab and crew cab models have a set of hydraulic body mounts to further isolate the cabs. Combined with numerous other acoustic and NVH (noise vibration and harshness) enhancements, the intended result is a solid, refined feel with no loss in traditional truck capability.

Chevy MyLink for powerful, intuitive connectivity: Most 2014 Silverados feature MyLink with a 4.2-inch or 8-inch color touch screen radio. The 4.2-inch radio, standard on 2WT and LT models, includes Bluetooth for phone streaming, two USB ports, an SD card slot and natural voice recognition. LTZ and High Country models receive an 8-inch high-definition touch screen that enables users to scroll or drag through menus.

Both MyLink systems feature intuitive, easy-to-operate controls for major functions. Silverado also features four selectable themes for the display screen and drive information center, which tailor the look of the displays to the taste of the customer.

Improved ride, handling and safety: The chassis of the 2014 Silverado includes a number of customer-focused updates. A revised front and rear suspension and wider wheels provide a more comfortable ride and more confident handling. Electric power steering improves steering feel and reduces fuel consumption. New four-wheel-disc brakes with Duralife™ rotors improve brake feel and potentially double rotor life.

Silverado will be available with segment-exclusive safety features such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning with an Active Safety Seat, and Front and Rear Park Assist. StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist are standard on all Silverados.

Smart solutions for cargo management: The pickup box also benefits from this focus on providing Silverado customers with the right tools for the job. The box is made from roll-formed steel for increased strength and reduced mass, compared with the stamped beds used by major competitors, and it features a range of smart solutions for everyday life.

Silverado’s CornerStep bumper, combined with handholds built into the new box rail protectors, makes it easier to access the box. The bed is also available with new upper tie-down hooks, under-rail light-emitting diode lighting, and an EZ Lift and Lower tailgate.

For the first time, Silverado 1500 crew cabs will be available with a longer 6’6” box, in addition to the previous 5’8” box, enabling customers to carry more cargo while still being able to park in many garages.

Seven models offer provide customer choice: The 2014 Silverado 1500 will be available in seven distinct trim levels. Two work trucks will be available, a 1WT and 2WT, with the 2WT adding features such as chrome bumpers, high-wear cloth seats and Chevrolet MyLink with a 4.2-inch color touch screen.

Silverado LT and LTZ models provide additional features, such as an 8-inch color touch radio and trailering package on the LT, and a standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8, leather seating, and dual-zone climate control on the LTZ. Z71 models with enhanced off-road capability are available in both LT and LTZ trim levels. This fall, the Silverado High Country will debut, giving Chevrolet a fresh new entry in the fast-growing premium pickup segment.

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country adds a new level of tough truck luxury to the lineup with a unique chrome grille with horizontal chrome bars, halogen projector headlamps and body-color front and rear bumpers. Unique 20-inch chrome wheels with P275/55R20 all-season tires are standard, as are chrome body side moldings, door handles and mirrors. © General Motors

© General Motors

© General Motors

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Engineered and validated for demanding customers
Truck customers are among the most discerning and demanding in the business.  They know trucks inside out – many have owned trucks for decades. They work their trucks hard, under conditions that would shock many car owners. They have tough tasks to do, and they expect their trucks to do them, without complaint. And they expect their trucks to endure – the average age of a full-size pickup is now more than 10.4 years.

The team that designed the new Silverado went to extremes to design a new truck that would exceed the demands of these customers.

For example, GM’s new full-size trucks will undergo more than 6 million miles of durability testing in the torture chambers at the Milford Proving Ground, over the deserts and mountains of Nevada and across the frozen flats of Kapuskasing, Ontario. That’s equivalent to 240 trips around the earth. In addition, the trucks will accumulate more than 7 million real-world miles during final testing, bringing total test miles to more than 13 million.

The increased power, torque and efficiency of the new EcoTec3 engine family resulted from an unprecedented level of computer analysis, including extensive computational flow dynamics, to optimize the burning of air and fuel in the cylinders. More than 10 million of hours of computational analysis went into the engine program. More than 6 million hours – about 685 years’ worth – of analysis went into the advanced combustion system alone.

Even the basics, like the new inlaid doors, were tested to the extreme, with the doors undergoing nearly 150 truck lives’ worth of testing.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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2014 SILVERADO 1500 REGULAR CAB SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
C/K 15703: regular cab 6’ 6” box, 2WD and 4WD
C/K 15903: regular cab 8’ box, 2WD and 4WD
Body style / driveline:
2/3-passenger regular cab, half-ton, 2- and, 4-wheel drive light-duty pickups available with 6’ 6” box and 8’ box
EPA vehicle class:
full-size truck
Manufacturing location:
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Key competitors:
Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra

 

Engines


EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 FlexFuel (LV3)
EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel (L83)
Type:
4.3L V-6
5.3L V-8 
Displacement (cu in / cc):
262 / 4300
325 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.92 x 3.62 / 99.6 x 92
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system:
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio:
11.0:1
11.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
285 / 212 @ 5300
(gas – SAE certified)
297 / 221 @ 5300
(E85 – SAE certified)
355 / 250 @ 5600
(gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600
(E85 – SAE certified)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
305 / 413 @ 3900
(gas – SAE certified)
330 / 447 @ 3900
(E85 – SAE certified)
383 / 519 @ 4100
(gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100
(E85 – SAE certified)
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded or E85
regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5800
5800
Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 
TBD
16 / 23 (2WD)
16 / 22 (4WD)

Transmission


Hydra-Matic 6L80
Type:
six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1):

First:
4.03
Second:
2.36
Third:
1.53
Fourth:
1.15
Fifth:
0.85
Sixth:
0.67
Reverse:
3.06
Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):
3.08, 3.23 or 3.42; 3.73 with Max Trailering Package



Chassis / Suspension

Front:
independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shock absorbers
Rear:
solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; twin-tube shocks
Steering type:
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
18.4:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3.46
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
2WD with 6’ 6” box: 40 / 12.2
4WD with 6’ 6” box: 40 / 12.2
2WD with 8’ box: 44 / 13.4
4WD with 8’ box: 44 / 13.4

 

Brakes

Type:
power-assisted, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with Duralife™ rotors; vented front rotors
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 13 x 1.18 / x 330 x 30
rear: 13.6 x 0.79 / 345 x 20
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)
front: 250 / 1612
rear: 252 / 1628



Wheels / Tires

Wheel size & type:
17 x 8-in. steel (std. 1WT)
17 x 8-in. stainless steel-clad (std. 2WT)
17 x 8-in. bright machined aluminum (std. LT)
18 x 8.5-in. bright machined aluminum (avail. LT)
20 x 9-in. polished aluminum (avail. LT)
Tires:
P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
LT265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-terrain, blackwall or white-outlined letters
P275/55R20 all-season blackwall
P275/55R20 all-terrain blackwall



Dimensions


Exterior

Regular Cab with 6’ 6” box
Regular Cab with 8’ box
Wheelbase (in / mm):
119 / 3023
133 / 3378
Overall length (in / mm):
205.6 / 5221
224.4 / 5701
Overall width (in / mm):
80 / 2032
80 / 2032
Overall height (in / mm)


2WD:
74.0 / 1879
73.5 / 1867
4WD:
74.1 / 1883
73.8 / 1875
Track (in / mm)


     2WD front:
68.8 / 1747
68.8 / 1747
     2WD rear:
67.6 / 1716
67.6 / 1716
 4WD front:
68.7 / 1745
68.7 / 1745
 4WD rear:
67.6 / 1716
67.6 / 1716
Min. running ground clearance (in / mm):


     2WD:
8.2 / 209
8.3 / 212
     4WD:
8.6 / 218
8.8 / 223
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm):


     2WD:
36.3 / 922
35.9 / 913
     4WD:
36.2 / 919
35.6 / 905
Step-in height


2WD:
22.6 / 573
22.4 / 568
4WD:
22.8 / 578
22.5 / 572
Approach angle (deg)


     2WD:
14.5
14.7
     4WD:
15.2
15.5
Breakover angle (deg)


     2WD:
24.4
21.1
     4WD:
24.1
21.3
Departure angle (deg)


     2WD:
25.0
23.7
     4WD:
24.9
23.4

Cargo box

 

Regular Cab with 6’ 6” box
Regular Cab with 8’ box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
61 / 1728
76.3 / 2162
Length at floor (in / mm):
78.9 / 2003
97.8 / 2483
Width at floor (in / mm):
64.6 / 1642
64.6 / 1642
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):
51 / 1296
51 / 1296
Tailgate width (in / mm):
62.2 / 1579
62.2 / 1579
Inside height (in / mm):
21.1 / 536
21.1 / 536

Interior

Regular Cab
Headroom (in / mm):
42.4 / 1077
Legroom (in / mm):
45.3 / 1150
Shoulder room (in / mm):
66 / 1677
Hip room (in / mm):
60.7 / 1543



Curb weight & payload

GVWR (lb / kg)
Minimum Curb Weight (lb / kg)
Max. Payload
(lb / kg)
Weight Distribution      (% front / rear)
2WD:




Regular Cab, 6’ 6” box
6500 / 2948 (4.3L)
6600 / 2994 (5.3L)
4387 / 1990 (4.3L)
4503 / 2042 (5.3L)
2088 / 947 (4.3L)
2072 / 940 (5.3L)
58 / 42
Regular Cab, 8’ box
6700 / 3039 (4.3L)
6800 / 3084 (5.3L)
4567 / 2071 (4.3L)
4673 / 2119 (5.3L)
2108 / 956 (4.3L)
2102 / 953 (5.3L)
58 / 42
4WD:




Regular Cab, 6’ 6” box
6700 / 3039 (4.3L)
6800 / 3084 (5.3L)
4587 / 2080 (4.3L)
4707 / 2135 (5.3L)
2088 / 947 (4.3L)
2068 / 938 (5.3L)
60 / 40
Regular Cab, 8’ box
6900 / 3130 (4.3L)
7000 / 3175 (5.3L)
4816 / 2184 (4.3L)
4922 / 2232 (5.3L)
2059 / 934 (4.3L)
2053 / 931 (5.3L)
59 / 41

Capacities


Regular Cab, 6’ 6” box
Regular Cab, 8’ box
Seating:
3
3
Fuel tank (gal / L):
26 / 98
34 / 128




EcoTec3 4.3L
EcoTec3 5.3L
Engine oil (qt / L):
6 / 5.7 (Dexos 5W30)
8.5 / 8 (Dexos 0W20)
Cooling system (qt / L):
14.8 / 14
15.6 / 14.8



Trailering – maximum with ball hitch
2WD:

Regular Cab, 6’ 6” box
6400 / 2903 – 4.3L (3.23 axle)
9300 / 4218 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Regular Cab, 8’ box
6300 / 2857 – 4.3L (3.23 axle)
10200 / 4626 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
4WD:

Regular Cab, 6’ 6” box
7200 / 3266 – 4.3L (3.42 axle)
9100 / 4217 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Regular Cab, 8’ box
7000 / 3175 – 4.3L (3.42 axle)
9900 / 4490 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication. Visit http://media.gm.com for updates.


2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Overview
Models:
C/K 15753: double cab, 2WD and 4WD
Body style / driveline:
5/6-passenger double cab, half-ton, 2-and 4-wheel drive light-duty pickup with 6’ 6” box
EPA vehicle class:
full-size truck
Manufacturing location:
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Key competitors:
Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan

 

Engines


EcoTec3 4.3L V-6
FlexFuel (LV3)
EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel (L83)
EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel (L86)
Type:
4.3L V-6
5.3L V-8 
6.2L V-8 
Displacement (cu in / cc):
262 / 4300
325 / 5328
376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.92 x 3.62 / 99.6 x 92
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system:
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio:
11.0:1
11.0:1
11.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
285 / 212 @ 5300
(gas – SAE certified)
297 / 221 @ 5300
(E85 – SAE certified)
355 / 250 @ 5600
(gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600
(E85 – SAE certified)
TBD
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
305 / 413 @ 3900
(gas – SAE certified)
330 / 447 @ 3900
(E85 – SAE certified)
383 / 519 @ 4100
(gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100
(E85 – SAE certified)
TBD
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded or E85
regular unleaded or E85
regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5800
5800
6000
Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 
TBD
16 / 23 (2WD)
16 / 22 (4WD)
TBD



Transmission


Hydra-Matic 6L80
Type:
six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1):

First:
4.03
Second:
2.36
Third:
1.53
Fourth:
1.15
Fifth:
0.85
Sixth:
0.67
Reverse:
3.06
Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):
3.08, 3.23 or 3.42; 3.73 with Max Trailering Package

Chassis / Suspension

Front:
independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shock absorbers; monotube shocks with Z71
Rear:
solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; twin-tube shock absorbers; monotube shocks with Z71
Steering type:
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
16.3:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3.03
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
2WD with 6’ 6” box: 46.9 / 14.3
4WD with 6’ 6” box: 46.9 / 14.3

 

Brakes

Type:
power-assisted, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with Duralife™ rotors; vented front rotors
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 13 x 1.18 / x 330 x 30
rear: 13.6 x 0.79 / 345 x 20
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)
front: 250 / 1612
rear: 252 / 1628

Wheels / Tires

Wheel size & type:
17 x 8-in. steel (std. 1WT)
17 x 8-in. stainless steel-clad (std. 2WT)
17 x 8-in. bright machined aluminum (std. LT, Z71 w/LT)
18 x 8.5-in. bright machined aluminum (std. LTZ, Z71 w/LTZ; avail. LT, Z71 w/LT)
20 x 9-in. polished aluminum (avail. LT, Z71 w/LT)
20 x 9-in. chrome aluminum (std. High Country; avail. LTZ, Z71 w/LTZ)
Tires:
P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
LT265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-terrain, blackwall or white-outlined letter
P275/55R20 all-terrain, blackwall
P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall

 

Dimensions

Exterior

Double Cab with 6’ 6” box
Wheelbase (in / mm):
143.5 / 3645
Overall length (in / mm):
230 / 5843
Overall width (in / mm):
80 / 2032
Overall height (in / mm)

2WD:
73.9 / 1876
4WD:
73.9 / 1877
Track (in / mm)

     2WD front:
68.9 / 1750
     2WD rear:
67.9 / 1716
 4WD front:
68.9 / 1750
 4WD rear:
67.6 / 1716
Min. running ground clearance (in / mm):

     2WD:
8.5 / 216
     4WD:
8.9 / 225
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm):

     2WD:
34.8 / 883
     4WD:
34.5 / 876
Step-in height

2WD:
22.3 / 566
4WD:
22.4 / 570
Approach angle (deg)

     2WD:
17.1
     4WD:
17.9
Breakover angle (deg)

     2WD:
18.9
     4WD:
19.1
Departure angle (deg)

     2WD:
23.4
     4WD:
23.1



Cargo box

 

Double Cab with 6’ 6” box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
61 / 1728
Length at floor (in / mm):
78.9 / 2003
Width at floor (in / mm):
64.9 / 1642
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):
51 / 1296
Tailgate width (in / mm):
62.2 / 1579
Inside height (in / mm):
21.1 / 536

Interior

Double Cab, Front
Double Cab, Rear
Headroom (in / mm):
42.8 / 1087
38.7 / 982
Legroom (in / mm):
45.2 / 1150
34.6 / 880
Shoulder room (in / mm):
64.8 / 1647
65.8 / 1671
Hip room (in / mm):
60.7 / 1543
60.2 / 1530



Curb weight & payload

GVWR (lb / kg)
Minimum Curb Weight (lb / kg)
Max. Payload     
(lb / kg)
Weight Distribution      (% front / rear)
2WD:




Double Cab, 6’ 6” box
6900 / 3130 (4.3L)
7000 / 3175 (5.3L)
4860 / 2204 (4.3L)
4963 / 2251 (5.3L)
2015 / 914 (4.3L)
2012 / 912 (5.3L)
58 / 42
Double Cab, 6’ 6” box – with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5074 / 2301 (5.3L)
2101 / 953 (5.3L)
58 / 42
4WD:




Double Cab, 6’ 6” box
7100 / 3220 (4.3L)
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5104 / 2315 (4.3L)
5201 / 2359 (5.3L)
1971 / 894 (4.3L)
1974 / 895 (5.3L)
59 / 41
Double Cab, 6’ 6” box – with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5309 / 2408 (5.3L)
1866 / 846 (5.3L)
59 / 41

Capacities


Double Cab, 6’ 6” box

Seating:
5 or 6

Fuel tank (gal / L):
26 / 98






EcoTec3 4.3L
EcoTec3 5.3L
EcoTec3 6.2L
Engine oil (qt / L):
6 / 5.7 (Dexos 5W30)
8.5 / 8 (Dexos 0W20)
8.5 / 8 (Dexos 0W20)
Cooling system (qt / L):
14.8 / 14
15.6 / 14.8
15.6 / 14.8



Trailering – maximum with ball hitch
2WD:

Double Cab, 6’ 6” box
6000 / 2721 – 4.3L (3.23 axle)
9900 / 4490 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Double Cab, 6’ 6” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11500 / 5216 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)
4WD:

Double Cab, 6’ 6” box
6700 / 3039 – 4.3L (3.42 axle)
9600 / 4354 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Double Cab, 6’ 6” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11200 / 5080 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication. Visit http://media.gm.com for updates.

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB SPECIFICATIONS

Overview
Models:
C/K 15543: crew cab with 5’ 8” box, 2WD and 4WD
C/K 15743: crew cab with 6’ 6” box, 2WD and 4WD
Body style / driveline:
5/6-passenger crew cab, half-ton, 2-and 4- wheel drive light-duty pickups, available with 5’ 8” or 6’ 6” box
EPA vehicle class:
full-size truck
Manufacturing location:
Silao, Mexico and Flint, Mich.
Key competitors:
Ford F150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan

 

Engines


EcoTec3 4.3L V-6
FlexFuel (LV3)
EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel (L83)
EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel (L86)
Type:
4.3L V-6
5.3L V-8 
6.2L V-8 
Displacement (cu in / cc):
262 / 4300
325 / 5328
376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.92 x 3.62 / 99.6 x 92
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Ignition system:
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Compression ratio:
11.0:1
11.0:1
11.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
285 / 212 @ 5300
(gas – SAE certified)
297 / 221 @ 5300
(E85 – SAE certified)
355 / 250 @ 5600
(gas – SAE certified)
380 / 283 @ 5600
(E85 – SAE certified)
TBD
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
305 / 413 @ 3900
(gas – SAE certified)
330 / 447 @ 3900
(E85 – SAE certified)
383 / 519 @ 4100
(gas – SAE certified)
416 / 564 @ 4100
(E85 – SAE certified)
TBD
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded or E85
regular unleaded or E85
regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
5800
5800
6000
Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): 
TBD
16 / 23 (2WD)
16 / 22 (4WD)
TBD



Transmission



Hydra-Matic 6L80
Type:
6-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1):

First:
4.03
Second:
2.36
Third:
1.53
Fourth:
1.15
Fifth:
0.85
Sixth:
0.67
Reverse:
3.06
Final drive ratio (std. & avail.):
3.08, 3.23 or 3.42; 3.73 with Max Trailering Package

Chassis / Suspension

Front:
independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shock absorbers; monotube shocks with Z71
Rear:
solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers; twin-tube shock absorbers; monotube shocks with Z71
Steering type:
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:
16.3:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
3.03
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
2WD with 5’ 8” box: 47.2 / 14.4
4WD with 5’ 8” box: 47.2 / 14.4
2WD with 6’ 6” box: 48.5 / 14.8
4WD with 6’ 6” box: 48.5 / 14.8

 



Brakes

Type:
power-assisted, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with Duralife™ rotors; vented front rotors
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front: 13 x 1.18 / x 330 x 30
rear: 13.6 x 0.79 / 345 x 20
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)
front: 250 / 1612
rear: 252 / 1628

Wheels / Tires

Wheel size & type:
17 x 8-in. steel (std. 1WT)
17 x 8-in. stainless steel-clad (std. 2WT)
17 x 8-in. bright machined aluminum (std. LT, Z71 w/LT)
18 x 8.5-in. bright machined aluminum (std. LTZ, Z71 w/LTZ; avail. LT, Z71 w/LT)
20 x 9-in. polished aluminum (avail. LT, Z71 w/LT)
20 x 9-in. chrome aluminum (std. High Country; avail. LTZ, Z71 w/LTZ)
Tires:
P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
P265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
LT265/70R17 all-terrain, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall
P265/65R18 all-terrain, blackwall or white-outlined letter
P275/55R20 all-terrain, blackwall
P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall

 



Dimensions

Exterior

Crew Cab with 5’ 8” box
Crew Cab with 6’ 6” box
Wheelbase (in / mm):
143.5 / 3645
153 / 3886
Overall length (in / mm):
230 / 5843
239.6 / 6085
Overall width (in / mm):
80 / 2032
80 / 2032
Overall height (in / mm)


2WD:
74.2 / 1884
73.7 / 1873
4WD:
74.0 / 1879
73.8 / 1875
Track (in / mm)


     2WD front:
68.8 / 1747
68.8 / 1747
     2WD rear:
67.6 / 1716
67.6 / 1716
 4WD front:
68.7 / 1745
68.7 / 1745
 4WD rear:
67.6 / 1716
67.6 / 1716
Min. running ground clearance (in / mm):


     2WD:
8.7 / 222
8.5 / 216
     4WD:
8.9 / 226
8.9 / 227
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm):


     2WD:
34.9 / 886
34.4 / 874
     4WD:
34.3 / 872
34.1 / 867
Step-in height


2WD:
22.3 / 566
21.9 / 557
4WD:
22.2 / 564
22.1 / 562
Approach angle (deg)


     2WD:
17.7
17.2
     4WD:
17.9
18.0
Breakover angle (deg)


     2WD:
19.2
17.5
     4WD:
19.0
17.7
Departure angle (deg)


     2WD:
23.9
23.3
     4WD:
23.3
23.0

Cargo box

 

Crew Cab with 5’ 8” box
Crew Cab with 6’ 6” box
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
53.4 / 1512
61 / 1728
Length at floor (in / mm):
69.3 / 1761
78.9 / 2003
Width at floor (in / mm):
64.6 / 1642
64.6 / 1642
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):
51 / 1296
51 / 1296
Tailgate width (in / mm):
62.2 / 1579
62.2 / 1579
Inside height (in / mm):
21.1 / 536
21.1 / 536

Interior

Crew Cab, Front
Crew Cab, Rear
Headroom (in / mm):
42.8 / 1087
40.5 / 1029
Legroom (in / mm):
45.3 / 1150
40.9 / 1040
Shoulder room (in / mm):
64.8 / 1647
65.7 / 1670
Hip room (in / mm):
60.7 / 1543
60.3 / 1531



Curb weight & payload

GVWR (lb / kg)
Minimum Curb Weight (lb / kg)
Max. Payload     (lb / kg)
Weight Distribution     
(% front / rear)
2WD:




Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box
6900 / 3130 (4.3L)
7000 / 3175 (5.3L)
4942 / 2241 (4.3L)
5042 / 2287 (5.3L)
1933 / 877 (4.3L)
1933 / 877 (5.3L)
56 /44
Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)

5168 / 2344 (5.3L)
2007 / 910 (5.3L)

56 / 44
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box
6900 / 3130 (4.3L)
7000 / 3175 (5.3L)
5000 / 2268 (4.3L)
5104 / 2315 (5.3L)
1875 / 850 (4.3L)
1871 / 848 (5.3L)
57 / 43
Crew Cab, 6’6” box with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5229 / 2372 (5.3L)
1947 / 883 (5.3L)
57 / 43
4WD:




Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box
7100 / 3220 (4.3L)
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5139 / 2331 (4.3L)
5218 / 2367 (5.3L)
1936 / 878 (4.3L)
1957 / 887 (5.3L)
58 / 42
Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5345 / 2424 (5.3L)
1830 / 830 (5.3L)
58 / 42
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box
7100 / 3220 (4.3L)
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5197 / 2357 (4.3L)
5292 / 2400 (5.3L)
1878 / 852 (4.3L)
1883 / 854 (5.3L)
59 / 41
Crew Cab, 6’6” box with Max Trailering Package
7200 / 3266 (5.3L)
5424 / 2460 (5.3L)
1751 / 794 (5.3L)
59 / 41



Capacities


Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box

Seating:
5 or 6
5 or 6

Fuel tank (gal / L):
26 / 98
26 / 98






EcoTec3 4.3L
EcoTec3 5.3L
EcoTec3 6.2L
Engine oil (qt / L):
6 / 5.7 (Dexos 5W30)
8.5 / 8 (Dexos 0W20)
8.5 / 8 (Dexos 0W20)
Cooling system (qt / L):
14.8 / 14
15.6 / 14.8
15.6 / 14.8

Trailering – maximum with ball hitch
2WD:

Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box
5900 / 2676 – 4.3L (3.23 axle)
9800 / 4445 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11400 / 5171 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box
5800 / 2630 – 4.3L (3.23 axle)
9700 / 4400 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11300 / 5125 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)
4WD:

Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box
6700 / 3039 – 4.3L (3.42 axle)
9600 / 4354 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Crew Cab, 5’ 8” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11200 / 5080 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box
6600 / 2994 – 4.3L (3.42 axle)
9500 / 4309 – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
Crew Cab, 6’ 6” box w/ Max Trailering Package
11100 / 5035 – 5.3L (3.73 axle)

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