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2007 GMC Sierra Duramax Diesel - 2500HD/3500HD
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The Duramax Diesel's rigid cast-iron engine block helps provide a smooth, low-noise ride.
Get a load of this: the '07 GMC Sierra has the muscle to make waves. And considering this 6.6L V8 Duramax turbo-diesel is an alternative fuel vehicle by default (yes, that's biodiesel), it's hard not to fall in love. With a compression ratio of 16.8:1, overhead valves and high-pressure common rail direct injection, it's got the makings of a true workhorse. Horsepower checks in at 360, torque at 650 lb.-ft., and the engine block is cast iron, with cast aluminum heads and manifolds. All in all, the Duramax is a name known for durability combined with smooth, low-noise operation.
But, hey, get your head out from under that hood--there's more to this truck than just a stompin' diesel. Slip into control central and you'll wonder where the trucks of yesteryear went. No bone jarring rides down dusty roads for you--here's workability combined with comfort-ability, plus passenger-ability. Go ahead and check that smooth interior--why not go for alt fuels in hard-working practical style.
photo © General Motors
The 2007 6.6L Duramax V8 features induction hardened cylinder bores and four-bolt, cross-drilled bearing caps with a die-cast aluminum lower crankcase.
photo © General Motors
That's one red-hot dually.
Information collected at http://alternativefuels.about.com
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Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine
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The Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 engine has been designed to satisfy the heavy-duty customer's need for power, durability, and fuel efficiency. In short, this is the most powerful diesel ever produced for a GM heavy-duty pickup or chassis cab. Available now in 2500 HD and 3500 GMC Sierra® and in Chevrolet Silverado® pickups and chassis cabs.
The Duramax Diesel 6600 has exceptional power and performance. Ratings are 300 horsepower @ 3,000 rpm and 520 lb-ft of torque @1,800 rpm. It's high, flat torque curve will deliver more power across the power band than any competitor, and will help Duramax Diesel 6600-equipped GM HD pickups excel in off-the-line performance, acceleration and heavy-duty trailering and hauling.
Duramax Diesel, when combined with the Allison 1000 5-Speed automatic transmission, creates a complete Powertrain package that allows the Duramax engine to "put the power to the wheels" - creating an outstanding towing/hauling combination.
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Information collected at http://www.bcautos.com
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