2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Review | Performance & Technology

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty

Engine Performance

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (LD) offers increased torque, enhanced power, and improved fuel efficiency, largely thanks to the trio of new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically to meet customer needs.

New Engine Types

The new engines include:

• 4.3-liter V6
• 5.3-liter V8
• 6.2-liter V8

EcoTec3 Technology

The EcoTec3 engines incorporate three key technologies to maximize power, torque, and efficiency:

• Direct injection
• Cylinder deactivation
• Continuously variable valve timing

Engineers' Insights

Jordan, the lead engineer at Small Block and program manager, stated: "We believe these are the most technologically advanced engines ever offered in a light-duty pickup, and they are 100 percent trucks—designed specifically for how truck customers operate in the real world."

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