GM overtakes Ford’s Super Duty with new 6.6-liter V8 Diesel in Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD

For many Americans, the heavy duty pick-up truck segment is the most important one. That’s why two of the biggest carmakers, Ford and GM, want to boast over their opponents with the biggest power, towing or hauling numbers.

GM started the 2011 model year show with the announcement (and just that) of the Chevrolet Silverado HD, but Ford upped the ante by revealing its new Super Duty alongside its impressive performance figures, among which was the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel, capable of 390 HP and 735 lb-ft of torque.

Now, the General has finally decided to showcase the performance figures for its 6.6-liter V8 diesel, which will be appearing in the Silverado HD and its twin, the GMC Sierra HD. The raw power figures are 397 HP and 765 lb-ft, barely inching above the Ford offer, and becoming the most powerful diesel heavy duty pick-up this year.

But GM shouldn’t start celebrating, as terms of towing and maximum payload, the Blue Oval’s Super Duty still beats the General’s offers, with 21,600 pounds over 20,000 and 6,520 as opposed to 6,335 lbs.

Luxury fans should orient towards GM though, as GMC announced that its Sierra HD will also get a top-of-the-range Denali trim line, complete with things like body color bumpers, 18 or 20-inch aluminum-polished wheels, as well as a chromed grille, door handles and a few other accents. For the inside, brushed aluminum will be used, alongside Bose premium sound system, heather steering wheel, heated and cooled leather seats.

Source: GM

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