The second engine option is the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8. This engine produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful engine available in the Silverado 1500. It also has Active Fuel Management, as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting.
The third engine option is the 2.7-liter Turbo engine. This is now the standard engine in the Silverado 1500. Can the four-cylinder tow and haul like the bigger engines? Of course! The standard engine option is rated to tow up to 9,500 pounds with ease.