Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban celebrates 75 years of Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is the first vehicle in the industry to achieve 75 years in production and to celebrate the milestone, Chevrolet unveiled the new 2010 Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show today.
The special-edition Suburban is painted in White Diamond Tricoat along with other modifications that include a Cashmere interior, 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, special badging on the C-pillar sail panel and steering wheel center cap and “Diamond Edition” lettering used on the sill plates and front seats.
Power for the base Chevrolet Suburban comes with a Vortec 5.3L FlexFuel engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, allowing for a maximum towing capacity of 8,100 pounds. The Suburban 2500 models run on a 6.0L V8 6-speed powertrain with maximum towing rating of 9,600 pounds.
Sales of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban begin early this summer. Production will be limited to 2,570 units.
Press release and spec sheet posted after the jump.
2010 Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban:
Press Release:
Chevrolet Commemorates 75 Years Of The Suburban With New Diamond Edition
CHICAGO ““ Chevrolet announced the new 2010 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban to commemorate the pioneering SUV”s production milestone. It is the first vehicle in the industry to achieve 75 years in production.
“At Chevrolet we’re gratified with the customer acceptance of the Suburban, providing the room and utility they want for 75 years running,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet general manager. “We look forward to many more years of being the vehicle of choice for families and consumers who desire maximum utility.”
The 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban goes on sale early this summer and is limited to 2,570 units (including 350 for Canada and other export markets). It is distinguished by a White Diamond Tricoat exterior color and Cashmere interior, along with unique 20-inch chrome-clad wheels and new roof rack rails. Special badging adorns the C-pillar sail panel and steering wheel center cap, while “Diamond Edition” lettering is used on the sill plates and is embroidered on the front headrests.
The anniversary models are equipped with LTZ content and are offered in 1500 2WD or 4WD configurations. The LTZ content includes a comprehensive package of safety-minded technology, including an integrated navigation radio and a one-year subscription of XM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a rearview camera system, rear parking assist, remote starting and adjustable pedals.
Leather-covered seating is standard, with heated seating for the first two rows. Heated and cooled seats are standard on the first-row seats. Optional equipment includes a DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system, articulating running boards, a sunroof and Side Blind Zone Alert. Mobile WiFi can also be added at the dealership.
75 years of capability
The content of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban is unique, but it”s built on a foundation of strength and capability that has propelled the brand for more than seven decades. Inside, the Suburban seats up to nine, while offering 45.8 cubic feet (1,297 L) of cargo space behind the third row. With the second-row seats folded and third-row seats removed, interior cargo space increases to 137.4 cubic feet (3,891 L).
A Vortec 5.3L FlexFuel engine and fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission are standard in Suburban half-ton models, enabling a maximum towing capacity of 8,100 pounds (2,674 kg). Suburban 2500 models offer a 6.0L/six-speed powertrain combination and a maximum towing rating of 9,600 pounds (4,354 kg).
“Its capacity to haul passengers, their cargo and trailers all at once is what has made Suburban an institution among families, small businesses and large fleets,” said Campbell. “Time and again they return to the vehicle that meets all their needs ““ and for the past 75 years, it”s been Suburban.”
2010 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
|
Models: |
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 & 2500 LS, LT and LTZ |
| Body style / driveline: | 4-door sport utility vehicle, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive, half-ton models |
| Construction: | body on frame |
| EPA vehicle class: | full-size sport utility vehicle |
| Manufacturing locations: | Arlington, Texas |
| Key competitors: | Ford Expedition |
Engines
| Vortec 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel (LMG) | Vortec 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel (LC9) | Vortec 6.0L V-8 (L96) | |
| Type: | 5.3L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 325 / 5328 | 325 / 5328 | 364 / 5967 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast iron | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing; Active Fuel Management | overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing; Active Fuel Management | overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing; Active Fuel Management |
| Ignition system: | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires |
| Fuel delivery: | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Horsepower
(hp/ kW @ rpm): |
310 / 231 @ 5200* (gas)
326 / 243 @ 5300* (E85) |
310 / 231 @ 5200* (gas)
326 / 243 @ 5300* (E85) |
352 / 262 @ 5400* |
| Torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
335 / 454 @ 4000* (gas)
348 / 472 @ 4400* (E85) |
335 / 454 @ 4000* (gas)
348 / 472 @ 4400* (E85) |
382 / 518 @ 4200* |
| Fuel: | regular unleaded or E85 | regular unleaded or E85 | regular unleaded |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6000 | 6000 | 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 |
| EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Transmissions
| Hydra-Matic 6L80, six-spd auto (1500 Series) | Hydra-Matic 6L90, six-spd auto (2500 Series) | |
| Gear ratios (:1): | ||
| First: | 4.03 | 4.03 |
| Second: | 2.36 | 2.36 |
| Third: | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Fourth: | 1.15 | 1.15 |
| Fifth: | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Sixth: | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Reverse: | 3.06 | 3.06 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.08 (std.); 3.42 (opt.) | 3.73 |
Chassis / Suspension
|
Front: |
independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.) |
| Rear: | five-link with coil springs (1500); multi-leaf springs (2500) |
| Traction assist: | all-speed traction control |
| Steering type: | power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 17.75:1 (1500); TBD (2500) |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | 3 (1500); TBD (2500) |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m): |
43.0 / 13.1 (1500); 45.3 / 13.8 (2500) |
Brakes
|
Type: |
1500: four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS; 2500: four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with hydroboost |
| Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm): |
front: 13 x 1.18 / 330.2 x 30
rear: 13.5 x .787 / 345 x 20 |
Wheels / Tires
|
Wheel size and type: |
16 x 6.5-inch polished forged aluminum, 8-lug (std. 2500 fleet) |
| 17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum, silver sparkle accent (LS, LT) | |
| 17 x 7.5-inch cast aluminum (std. 2500 retail) | |
| 18 x 8.0-inch polished aluminum (Z71 package) | |
| 20 x 8.5-inch polished aluminum (opt. LS, LT; std. LTZ) | |
| 20 x 8.5-inch chrome clad (opt. LTZ) | |
| Tires: | LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (2500) |
| LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall (2500) | |
| LT265/70R17 all-season blackwall (2500) | |
| P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone all-season steel belt radials | |
| P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone on-/off-road steel belt radials (export only) | |
| P265/65R18 blackwall Bridgestone on-/off-road steel belt radials (Z71 package) | |
| P265/65R18 blackwall Bridgestone all-season steel belt radials (export only) | |
| P275/55R20 blackwall Bridgestone all-season steel belt radials |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 130 / 3302 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 222.4 / 5648 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 79.1 / 2009 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 76.8 / 1950.5 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 68.2 / 1732
rear: 67.0 / 1702 |
| Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm): |
2WD: 8.9 / 27
4WD: 9.2 / 232 |
| Step-in height (in / mm): | 2WD: 21.9 / 555
4WD: 22.2 / 563 |
| Ground to top of load floor
(in / mm): |
2WD: 31.8 / 807
4WD: 32.6 / 829 |
| Approach angle (deg): | 2WD: 16.91
4WD: 16.74 |
| Departure angle (deg): | 2WD: 20.45
4WD: 20.93 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 1500 2WD: 5687 / 2579 (5.3L)
1500 4WD: 5836 / 2647 (5.3L) 2500 2WD: 6179 / 2803 (6.0L) 2500 4WD: 6447 / 2924 (6.0L) |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear) | 51 / 49 |
Interior
| First Row | Second Row | Third Row | |
| Seating capacity
(9 total): |
2 / 3 | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Headroom (in / mm): | 41.1 / 1043.2 | 38.5 / 978.4 | 38.1 / 966.7 |
| Legroom (in / mm): | 41.3 / 1048.9 | 39.5 / 1002.5 | 34.9 / 887.5 |
| Shoulder room
(in / mm): |
65.3 / 1657.9 | 65.2 / 1657.3 | 64.7 / 1643.6 |
| Hip room (in / mm): | 64.4 / 1636.7 | 61.8 / 1570.1 | 49.4 / 1254.3 |
| Cargo volume
(cu ft / L) |
|||
| Behind 1st row, 2nd row folded no third row: | 137.4 / 3890.8 | ||
| Behind 2nd row no third row: | 90 / 2548.5 | ||
| Behind 3rd row: | 45.8 / 1297.5 |
Note: 3-passenger bench and 2-passenger bucket seats standard or optional depending on the model.
Capacities
|
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): |
137.4 / 3891.1 |
| GVWR: (lb / kg): | 1500 2WD: 7200 / 3265
1500 4WD: 7400 / 3966 2500 2WD: 8600 / 3901 2500 4WD: 8600 / 3901 |
| Payload, base (lb / kg): | 1500 2WD: 1514 / 686 (with 3rd seat)
1500 4WD: 1564 / 709 (with 3rd seat) 2500 2WD: 2421 / 1098 (with 3rd seat) 2500 4WD: 2153 / 976 (with 3rd seat) |
| Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): | 1500 2WD: 8100 / 3674
1500 4WD: 7900 / 3583 2500 2WD: 9600 / 4354 2500 4WD: 9300 / 4218 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 31.5 / 119.2 (1500)
39 / 148 (2500) |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 6 / 5.7 |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | 5.3L: 18.3 / 17.2 (w/ rear heat),
16.8 / 15.9 (w/o rear heat); 6.0L 17.8 / 16.9 (w/ rear heat), 16.8 / 15.9 (w/o rear heat) |
– By: Kap Shah
