About a month after the introduction of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, General Motors released details on the Chevy's twin and the firm's second rival to Ford's 2011 F-Series Super Duty, the 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty (HD) that will go on sale this summer.
Featuring the same mechanical tweaks as the latest Silverado, the GMC Sierra enters the 2011 model year with a new 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel, suspension and brake upgrades as well as a new Denali version.
We already knew about the 6.6-liter V8 diesel from the Silverado, but GM has now released output figures for the new engine that delivers 397 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm.
GM is still holding back the mpg numbers, but the company did say that with the diesel engine the Sierra can cover a distance of around 680 miles on the highway from the 36 gallon tank, which comes to 18.8 mpg US.
The Sierra HD is also offered with a 6.0-liter V8 gasoline engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission.
GM says that the 2011 model has an increased towing capability of up to 20,000 lbs./9,072 kg) and payload of up to 6,335 lbs./2,873 kg (depending on the version).
For the first time, GMC will offer a premium version of the Siera bearing the firm's Denali nametag.
The Sierra Denali HD comes exclusively on the 2500HD chassis, in a 4WD crew cab standard box configuration and is available with both the gasoline and diesel V8s.
Special features include the four-bar, chrome grille with round air inlets, body-color bumpers, chrome door handles, chrome accents and 18- and 20-inch polished forged aluminum wheels.
Inside the cabin benefits from specific brushed aluminum trim, power-adjustable pedals, a Bose premium surround audio system and 12-way power seats. A heated steering wheel, heated and cooled leather-appointed seating is optionally available.
6 Comments:
I can't stand all these stupid american pick-up trucks; they all look the same, are crappily thrown together, have cruddy interiors and are driven by the sort of morons who don't use them for their actual funtion (the Denali nametag and toys are a dead giveaway). How are GM doing these days?
Very well, actually. They are expected to repay the loans earlier than expected in fact.
....but still.... would be better off with a Ford...
"GM is still holding back the mpg numbers..."
No kidding...muahaha!
I am sure there are plenty of oversized Americans eagerly awaiting their new toy build for towing extra-sized loads.
^ or skilled trade workers, but I know you work in an office and don't give a fuck.
NICE but still needs a little better front fascia.......
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