Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Ward's Ten Best Engines List Hails Silverado's 6.2-Liter V8, Praises Dynamic Fuel Management




As Christmas trees are being taken down and ladders are being hauled out to remove the festive lights of the season, many thoughts will turn to the raw and unadulterated power of newly available trucks. There is nothing better than knowing that you have a trusty vehicle on hand that you can not only rely on, but also know has the best of the best in safety features and technology offerings for productivity. The most reliable trucks in the world are guaranteed to win multiple awards, and so we are not surprised that the 2019 Silverado is once again adding to its large stack of hailed recognition.

Now added to the Wards 10 Best Engines Award segment, the 6.2-Liter V8 makes use of industry-leading Dynamic Fuel Management, or DFM, to save fuel without skimping on power potential. This truck is a true example of how engineers continue to put in precious overtime to find ways to improve overall efficiency, without exchanging a valuable performance commodity in return. To drive the pickup down the highway, it only takes as few as two cylinders, and the only thing the driver notices is fewer stops to spend hard-earned cash on filling up at the pump. In regards to the stiff competition, WardsAuto editors take every all-new or improved engine situated in production vehicles in the U.S. That have a starting MSRP less than $64,000. The vehicles are then carefully scored on torque, technology, fuel economy, and characteristics of noise.



These are the first two V-8's available with the revolutionary Dynamic Fuel Management technology. Featuring a startling 17 cylinder patterns, the system can greatly optimize efficiency, and level of power delivery at all speeds. This game-changing and very modern means of delivery was introduced in 2005, and the true amazement factor lies in the method of power disbursement: the best balance in power and fuel economy that exists. The 6.2-Liter with DFM is the most powerful gas V-8 in its segment and is manufactured in New York at GM's bustling Tonawanda engine plant.

The 2019 Silverado sports a wheelbase that is up to 3.9 inches longer, and an overall length increased by 1.6 inches. This allows for more cargo volume, and more interior room allocated for every single cab length. One massive achievement that really delivers the “wow factor” is its weight: it now weighs 450 pounds less than the outgoing model. The review staff on duty at Boston.com claimed that “nothing beats sheer size” when it comes to trucks, and praised next year's model for its noticeably larger stature.



Writer Liz Kim also thought that the shoulder, leg, and headroom were of the “amazing” caliber for rear seating, and also praised the practicality of the lightweight aluminum power-down tailgate. When you come to pay us a post-holiday visit here at Chuck Hutton, don't forget to check out the 120-volt power outlet in the bed of the new Silverado, precise steering during a test drive, and tie-down hooks rated to handle 500 pounds of force! Many hard-working men and women will love the dual-tiered glove compartment as well as rear under seat storage, and the bottom rear seat cushion flips up to provide the optimum in usable cab-cargo space. We tend to stand by what we deem is the best and most durable here in Memphis, and the coming Silverado is going to be making waves with those who need nothing short of a fully-fledged and tech-laden tank in their possession!

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