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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup

The new Silverado 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup is offered with a V8 engine, Two Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 4 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Crew Cab Short at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Engines: 5.3L V8; 4.8L V8; 6.0L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
Power: 285 HP; 300 HP; 295 HP; 315 HP
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2008 Silverado 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Silverado 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
4,807 cc 4.8 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LY2
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 220 kW , 295 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 305 ft lb , 414 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

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