GM announces increased towing, hauling figures for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD

General Motors announced yesterday that it increased towing and hauling figures for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the 2011 GMC Sierra HD pickups. GM said that both pickups have increased towing and payload ratings to 21,700 pounds of towing and 6,635 pounds of payload.

“The new figures were achieved through ongoing development and testing, making the Silverado and Sierra the most capable and powerful heavy-duty pickups in the segment,” GM said in a statement.

For the record, Ford’s new F-350 Super Duty pickup tows 21,600 pounds and hauls 6,520 pounds. The Dodge Ram can tow 18,500 pounds and carry a payload of 5,130 pounds.

Productions of both trucks began this week with sales to begin later this summer. Prices for the base 2011 Silverado HD and the 2011 Sierra HD will start at $27,965.

Refresher: Engine choices for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2011 GMC Sierra HD include a Vortec 6.0L gasoline V8 making 360-hp and 380 lb-ft of torque and the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 making 397-hp and 765 lb-ft of torque. The 6.0L gasoline V8 is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 6.6L Duramax diesel is mated to a new Allison 1000 6-speed automatic. Both pickups have a towing and payload ratings to 21,700 pounds of towing and 6,635 pounds of payload.

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– By: Kap Shah