First Impressions of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for 2005
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 are very excited about their new truck. The Silverado 3500 has held a place among the top of the Silverado 3500 line of truck for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 2005 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 comes under the heading of extended cab pickup models that are fun to drive.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Engine Specs
The Silverado 3500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Silverado 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The Silverado 3500 is 246.50 inches long, 96.10 inches wide, and 76.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 157.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,410 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,359. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Silverado 3500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 34.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 2005 Silverado 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Silverado 3500 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
My spouse purchased mine for the 6.0 liter engine. Plus the 4-gear tranny.
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