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2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout Front engine, 4WD
Engine type90-degree V-8 alum block/heads
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cyl
Displacement325.1 cu in/5327 cc
Compression ratio 9.9:1
Power (SAE net) 315 hp @ 5200 rpm*
Torque (SAE net) 338 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm*
Weight to power 17.6 lb/hp
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Axle/final/low ratio 3.73:1/2.61:1/2.71:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs
Steering ratio 16.5:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.0
Brakes, f;r 13.0-in vented disc; 11.6-in drum, ABS
Wheels, f;r 20 x 8.5-in cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 275/55R20 111S Goodyear Eagle LS-2
Dimensions
Wheelbase 143.5 in
Track, f/r 68.1/67.0 in
Length x width x height 230.2 x 80.0 x 73.7 in
Turning circle 47.2 ft
Curb weight 5542 lb
Weight dist., f/r 58/42%
Payload capacity 1426 lb
Towing capacity 8500 lb
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 41.2/40.5 in
Legroom, f/r 41.3/38.7 in
Shoulder room, f/r 65.2/65.1 in
Pickup box L x W x H 69.3 x 62.4 x 21.0 in
Width bet wheelhouses 50.6 in
Test Data (curb wt/loaded)
Acceleration to mph
0-30 2.9/3.6 sec
0-40 4.1/5.1
0-50 5.8/7.0
0-60 8.2/9.8
0-70 10.8/12.8
0-80 13.5/16.1
0-90 17.1/20.2
Passing, 45-65 mph 4.6/5.4
Quarter Mile 16.2/17.3 sec @ 87.9/83.4 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 138/144 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.73 g avg
MT figure eight 29.6 sec @ 0.52 g avg
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1750 rpm
Consumer Info
Base price $38,990
Price as tested $42,054
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance 5 years/100,000 miles
Fuel capacity 26.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 16/20 mpg
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
*SAE certified

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