GM opens the veil on its V6 engine Ecotec3

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GMC Sierra 2014 Regular Cab tunnel

When the American manufacturer has unveiled its full-size trucks Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, it was referred to the eventual arrival of a V6 Ecotec3, which would squeeze just below the Ecotec 5.3-liter V6.

This is now done with the presentation of this drive greener environment.

The V6 Ecotec3

It delivers an output of 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft. It is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

A force that allows Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra offer a towing capacity equivalent to 3,266 kg (7,200 lb).

According to the data of the manufacturer, it is higher than that of the Ford F-150 (500 lb) and RAM 1500 with the Pentastar 3.6-liter (700 lb) towing capacity.

Trucks full size category are also up to two more brave lifts:

5.3-liter V8 of 355 horsepower.

Ecotec3 V8 6.2 liter.