We're Breaking New Ground In More Ways Than One.

March 23, 2011 - PRLog -- We're Breaking New Ground In More Ways Than One.

If it matters to heavy-duty pickup owners, it matters to Chevy. So we engineered the new 2011 Silverado HD available at Midway in Kearney with durable, advanced technology that makes it the most powerful heavy-duty ever made. First, we strengthened the available, proven Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and Allison transmission to generate an earth-shaking 765 lb.-ft. of torque and 397 horsepower , numbers no other full-size pickup can match! plus towing capacities up to 21,700 lbs. And because it wasn't enough to be just strong and sturdier, we gave you more heavy-duty driving confidence with innovative features that help keep the mammoth loads you're hauling under control. We even changed the look with bold updates to the hood, grille and front bumper. Then we backed it all with our 100,000 mile/5 year Powertrain Warranty to guarantee the quality. The new Silverado HD. From  Midway Chevy , the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road.
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B20 Biodiesel. The available Duramax Diesel can run on B20 biodiesel, a fuel that's produced using domestic, renewable resources. B20 is composed of 20% biodiesel mixed with regular diesel. The new, available Duramax runs cleaner too, with a 60% reduction in NOx emissions from our previous model. That's thanks to an optimized Diesel Emissions Fluid (DEF) system. The combustion system and after-treatment have also been optimized, offering up to 700 miles between Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regenerations.

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Stronger

Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine enhanced to generate more maximum horsepower than Ford, an incredible 765 lb.-ft. of torque and 397 hp , yet our engineers managed to make it quieter than before and improved highway fuel economy by more than 11%. Combined with the 36 gallon fuel tank it offers up to 680 highway miles on a single tank.

Sturdier

"Bigger, Badder, and Better" - caranddriver.com, Feb. 2010 [silverado-HD-2011.gif]

Beauty may only be skin deep, but inner strength is another matter altogether. You either have it or you don't, and it goes right to the core. Our all new  chassis features a high-strength, fully boxed steel frame that's five times torsionally stiffer than before and lets Midway's Silverado HD located a short drive from Grand Island, Lexington, Hastings, and Minden, shoulder up to 6,635 lbs. of whatever it takes to get the job done. That's more than any competitor. Looking for a fully boxed frame on Ford F-250 or F-350? You won't find one. And the Silverado HD   at Midway suspension got a complete redesign with components that are bigger and stronger than before. They were engineered specifically to handle increased loads and do something you probably wouldn't expect , improve ride quality. Call it backbone. Call it guts or internal fortitude. Silverado HD has it from the inside out. Come test drive one today at Midway serving Grand Island , Lexington, Hastings, and Minden.

Independent Front Suspension. The new independent front suspension allows each front wheel to react independently to rough terrain, helping keep each wheel in a vertical position and more firmly planted on this road. Compare this to a solid front axle design where movement on one side affects the wheel on the other.

Increased GVWR. The fully boxed frame and all-new front and rear suspensions are the biggest reasons for the huge increases in Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings, up to 14% on some models. Massive components include three-inch-wide rear leaf springs and precision forged upper control arms for added strength.

Fifth-Wheel Ready. It's easy to add a fifth-wheel trailer hitch to the new Silverado HD  at Midway in Kearney, thanks to numerous provisions found on the high strength steel frame.

6,000-lb. FGAWR. The front suspension has been outfitted with huge precision-forged upper control arms and torsion bars along with the largest steering gear we've ever used on a heavy-duty pickup, supporting up to a 6,000 lb. Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (FGAWR). So every HD 4x4 model can easily accommodate a snow plow with the available Snow Plow Prep Package.

Front Suspension Enhancement. To better manage larger capacities, the steering knuckle is taller and 66% heavier than before. Dual front jounce bumpers provide two load transfer paths to handle the increase in loads going through the frame and lower control arm.

Improved Ride. Traditionally, HD trucks have ridden like trucks. Here's one place we're willing to break with tradition. Intelligently designed hydraulic body mounts on Extended Cab and Crew Cab models improve ride quality by helping to isolate and absorb bumps. Larger engine and transmission mounts than before, couple with a stiffer front frame structure, better control vibrations. We've even increased track widths to enhance ride experience.

Stronger Rear Suspension. The rear suspension is stronger than before and includes 20% wider leaf springs with an asymmetric design that reduces wheel hop on acceleration, better handles increased payloads and results in bigger Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings.

Protected and connected with OnStar. Experience the safe, simple way to stay connected on the road. OnStar, now standard on most models with the Directions & Connections Plan for six months, includes Automatic Crash Response. In a collision, vehicle sensors can automatically relay critical crash details and alert an OnStar Advisor. The Advisor is immediately connected into your vehicle and can request that emergency help be sent to your exact GPS location, even if you can?t respond.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation. A real, live OnStar Advisor can help you get where you're going ? even if you don?t know the full address. Simply push the OnStar button and an Advisor will download directions to your vehicle. An automated voice calls out every turn as you need it, and upcoming turns and street names are displayed on the radio.

XM NavTraffic. This system enhances your vehicle?s available navigation system by showing real-time traffic data when you need it most ? while you?re driving. It can alert you to construction and accidents to help keep you moving. Available on LT and LTZ models.

Rearview camera system. This available feature is designed to allow the drive to use the rearview mirror (or touch-screen navigation radio screen, if equipped) to see certain stationary obstacles located behind the vehicle while traveling in Reverse at low speeds.


Silverado HD Work Truck

Silverado HD Work Truck will never complain the day?s too long. Or the job?s too hard. Or there?s just too much to do. That work ethic comes from the structural integrity of a high strength steel frame and wide rear leaf springs that can handle more payload than Ford or Dodge ? up to 6,635 lbs. Under the hood, the Vortec 6.0L V8 provides plenty of muscle. Or you can choose the available Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine. With 397 hp and 765 lbs.-ft. of torque, it turns Silverado HD into the most powerful heavy-duty ever made. And every Work Truck (WT) has a removable tailgate and a strong, stamped box that?s more than four feet wide with stake pockets, two-tier loading capability and four cargo tie-downs. Speaking of boxes, Extended Cab and Crew Cab models offer either a 6.5- or 8-foot long box for plenty of hauling capability. Looks like someone?s ready for a 70-hour workweek.

Snow Plow-Ready. Every HD 4x4 model can easily accommodate a snow plow with the available Snow Plow Prep Package, thanks in part to massive precision-forged control arms and a Front Gross Axle Weight Rating of up to 6,000 lbs. And unlike Ford or Dodge, Silverado HD incorporates torsion bars that allow an owner to easily adjust the front of the vehicle back to its normal ride height, even with the weight of a plow attached.
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