Performance Review: Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Silverado Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 is the 4 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Chevrolet Silverado has a 5967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Silverado shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Silverado's All Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2406 kgs (5304 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 in the same weight category as the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Silverado shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 345 bhp (257 kW) @ 520 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 380 lb-ft (515.2 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Silverado you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (168.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Silverado.

The Chevrolet Silverado has a Power to weight ratio of 143.3 bhp per ton and 157.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 Silverado competing with the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (168.2 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (168.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Silverado generating around 157.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo (182.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1973 Ford Capri RS 3100 (182.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs). This Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Silverado and the 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Silverado on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.11 secs @ 90.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1988 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E30 (15.04 secs), the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (15.04 secs), and the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro (15.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 Silverado equals the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS 6.0 then how about the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph), the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door (68 mph), or the 1961 Renault 4 L Export (70 mph).

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