Vortec MAX 6.0L V8 Engine
Vortec MAX 6.0L V8 engine features:
- Thundering 367 horsepower @ 5500 rpm
- 375 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4300 rpm
- More horsepower than any half-ton engine offered by Ford, Dodge or Nissan(1)
- EPA estimated MPG 13 city/18 highway in 2WD models
- EPA estimated MPG 13 city/17 highway in 4x4 models
- High-speed air movement deep inside the combustion chamber, which generates a better fuel-to-air mixture
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology that optimizes combustion, enhances low-end torque and high-end power, promotes fuel efficiency, and helps lower emissions
- A cast-iron crankshaft with undercut and rolled fillets
- High-flow cast-aluminum cylinder heads that feature a low-friction roller-rocker valvetrain
- Electronic Throttle Control that provides outstanding throttle response, greater reliability and improved efficiency
- A fast, smart Engine Control Module with plenty of memory synchronizes the multitude of engine operations that occur every split second
- Hydraulic engine mounts for improved vibration isolation
- A coil-near-plug ignition system for a precise delivery of high-energy spark
1 Based on 2007 GM Large Pickup segment and latest available competitive information.