The top-line engine is the 6.0-liter Vortec MAX V8, which makes 367 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. of torque leads to some flustered faces when lights turn green." USA TODAY calls them "smooth and powerful" and says they "deliver their oomph promptly off idle, entering a second dimension of power delivery as they approach 4,000 rpm." Powering such a heavy truck, the 315 horsepower "doesn't add up to neck-snapping speed," reports Autobytel, "but the truck most certainly feels quick, and 338 lb.-ft. In daily usage, the 5.3-liter V8s "had more than enough in reserve for passing semis and slow cars quickly and safely," finds the Detroit News. Another step up are the two 5.3-liter V8 engines - one with an aluminum block and the other with an iron block - both of which create 315 horsepower and 338 pound-feet of torque. The entry-level V8 is a 4.8-liter Vortec that creates 295 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. The Silverado 1500's base engine is a 4.3-liter V6 that creates 195 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. "Power delivery with each V8 engine we tested was more than ample," finds Kelley Blue Book, "and we were impressed with the smooth delivery of power through the electronically-controlled Hydra-Matic automatic transmission." Consumer Guide deems "acceleration more than adequate at all speeds," and says it's "aided by smooth-shifting transmission that kicks down quickly for more power." Most reviewers focus on the V8 lineup and were pleased with it. They're paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Silverado 1500 offers a number of engines, from the base V6 to the top-end 6.0-liter V8. The Chicago Tribune says the "ride is sedan-like smooth while handling is what you would expect in a vehicle that carries a big box in back," and explains, "For the ability to haul hay, snowmobiles, couches and chairs, your vehicle acts more like a bull than a ballerina in a parking lot." Acceleration and Power The Silverado 1500, finds Car and Driver, "matches the best of its class in terms of "steering precision, transitional grace and engine smoothness." Road & Travel Magazine reports, "We're surprised by the agility and easy-driving nature of the new Silverado." As impressed as most reviewers are by the truck's handling, some point out that pickups have their inherent performance limitations, and the Silverado is no exception. decides, "There's plenty of energy, especially with V-8 power." The engines are matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Silverado 1500 is available with a number of engine options: a 4.3-liter V6, a 4.8-liter V8, two different 5.3-liter V8s and a 6.0-liter V8.
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