Chevrolet Reveals Engine and Transmission Options for 2019 Silverado, Including All-New Turbocharged Four-Cylinder

Chevrolet has revealed that the all-new 2019 Silverado half-ton will offer eight trims paired with six engine/transmission combinations which will allow them to tailor to the needs of an even wider variety of customers. Chevy says over half of the models will be equipped with updated versions of the proven 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management which features 17 different modes of cylinder deactivation. A new 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder will replace the 4.3L V6 as the standard engine on the Silverado LT and new RST trim and will offer 22% more torque and greater fuel efficiency than the current model. The 4.3L V6 will still be offered, as will an all-new 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo diesel that will become available in early 2019. The new 4-cylinder pushes out an impressive 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft. of torque which is a fairly significant increase over the 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft. derived from the V6. The updated 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines push out 355hp/383 lb-ft. and 420 hp/460 lb-ft. respectively and transmission options will include six-speed automatic, eight-speed automatic and ten-speed automatic. In combination with the new engines, the new truck itself features a lighter design and increased aerodynamics which improve performance. Each engine is subjected to a torture test in a dynamometer test cell where it is ran for months nonstop to simulate a lifetime of work. Production of the 2019 Silverado will begin in the 3^rd quarter of this year, starting first with the crew-cab V8 models while the 4^th quarter will see production of the regular and double-cab models, plus the V6 and 2.7L turbo engines. Fuel economy estimates and towing/payload capacities will be announced closer to the official launch date.