The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado – An Engine for Every Need

There are many factors that go into choosing your new Chevrolet Silverado or Silverado HD. The engine is one of the most important factors. With 8 engines to choose from, let’s go over the highlights to pick which engine is best for you.

The 8 available engines are:

• 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management
• 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management
• 5.3L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
• 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management
• Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel
• Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8
• 6.6L V8 Gas Engine

The highest towing capacity on the Silverado is with the 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management engine that has a maximum of 13,300 lbs.. When going to the Silverado HD, the maximum towing capacity is 36,000 lbs. with the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 in the Silverado 3500HD.

On the Silverado Work Truck (WT), Custom and Custom Trail Boss the standard  engine is the 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management with a 6-speed transmission. This engine will produce up to 285 HP and a maximum towing capacity of 7,900 lbs..

The Silverado LT and RST come standard with the 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management engine. This engine produces 310 HP and provides up to 9,300lbs. of towing capacity. The LT and RST also have an available 5.3L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management engine. This engine will produce 355 HP and provide up to 11,500 lbs. of towing capabilities.

Interested in a different engine? No worries – Coughlin has you covered. Check out the chart below to view all of the available engines on the Silverado and Silverado HD with their maximum towing capacities, estimated MPG, and much more below.

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	2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management	4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management	5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management	5.3L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management	6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel
MPG	20 City/23 Highway	15 City/20 Highway	15 City/20 Highway	17 City/23 Highway	16 City/20 Highway	23 City/33 Highway
HP	310	285	355	355	420	277
Torque	348	305	383	383	460	460
Transmission	8-speed	6-speed	6-speed	8-speed, 10-speed (LT Trail Boss, High Country 4×4)	10-speed	10-speed
Max Towing Capability	9,300 lbs	7,900 lbs	10,100 lbs	11,500 lbs	13,300 lbs	9,500 lbs
Displacement	2726 cc	4301 cc	5328 cc	5328 cc	6162 cc	2992 cc
Available In:	Standard on LT and RST; available on Custom and WT	Standard on WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss	Available on WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss	Standard on LT Trail Boss, LTZ and High Country; available on LT and RST	Available on High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST and Custom Trail Boss	Available on LT, RST, LTZ and High Country

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	Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8	6.6L V8 Gas Engine
MPG	N/A	N/A
HP	445	401
Torque	910	464
Transmission	10-speed Allison	6-speed
Max Towing Capability	36,000 lbs	17,370 lbs
Displacement	6619 cc	6600 cc
Available In:	Standard on all 2500HD and 3500HD	Available on all 2500HD and 3500HD

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Coughlin Cars offers the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD at locations in Chillicothe, Circleville, Marysville, Newark, and Pataskala. Give us a call at 614-956-1900 to start the search for your new Silverado.

* Before using a vehicle for trailering and towing, review the Trailering or Towing section in your owner’s manual. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories can reduce the amount you are able to tow.

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