Chevy Silverado ZR2 Gains Inline-Six Diesel Power For 2024

In addition, the 2.7-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine has been renamed TurboMax

by Michael Gauthier

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by Michael Gauthier

The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 is a able off-roader, but diesel followers have been feeling a small neglected. Thankfully, their time has occur as the truck will be available with a 3.-liter Duramax engine for 2024.

The inline-6 makes 305 hp (227 kW / 309 PS) and 495 lb-ft (670 Nm) of torque, and is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission as well as a common 4-wheel drive procedure. Chevrolet claimed the motor was “meant for off-roading” and noted the Silverado ZR2 is the only mild-responsibility off-road truck to provide diesel ability.

Speaking of engines, the turbocharged 2.7-liter 4-cylinder is obtaining a spiffy new title: TurboMax. While the motor carries on to produce 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 348 lb-ft (473 Nm) of torque, assistant main engineer Kevin Luchansky remarked, “The TurboMax title encapsulates the contemporary engineering, manufacturing and controls which shuts the door on arguments against turbocharged engines from a long time in the past.”

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When the change is an experience in branding, motor ‘names’ have come to be prevalent in the entire-dimensions truck section.  In unique, there’s EcoBoost, EcoDiesel and i-Pressure Max. Having said that, Chevrolet isn’t limiting the moniker to the Silverado as it will be utilised on the Colorado in “due time.”

And finally on the motor front, styles geared up with the 6.2-liter V8 will aspect an lively twin exhaust technique. Chevrolet reported it is “burly” and famous “engineers labored to introduce a throatier exhaust for when house owners want it.”

Supplemental adjustments are confined, but the 2024 Silverado receives an current colour palette that contains Lakeshore Blue Metallic and Slate Grey Metallic. Customers can also get a Black Look Bundle on the Silverado Personalized, Custom made Trail Manager, RST, LT Path Manager and ZR2.

The magnificent Silverado Substantial State now comes normal with adaptive cruise control and is offered as a new Midnight Edition. The latter incorporates new energy-retractable black side measures with LED lighting.

At the reverse conclude of the spectrum, the entry-degree Silverado WT now comes equipped with OnStar as well as wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The out there WT Basic safety Package has also been upgraded to consist of front and rear park assist.