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2021 Chevy Silverado HD Gains Class-Leading Tow Rating And Four New Special Editions [Update: Ford Says Not So Fast]

Update: Ford’s Andrew Surma has reached out to dispute Chevy’s best-in-class towing claim. As he noted, the Ford F-450 has a max towing capacity of 37,000 lbs (16,783 kg) which beats the Silverado 3500 HD by 1,000 lbs (454 kg).

While the F-450 isn’t a direct competitor to the Silverado 3500 HD, Surma explained both are Class 3 trucks as they have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that tops out at 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg). As a result, Ford says the best-in-class towing title is rightfully theirs “despite Silverado’s misleading claims.”

For their part, a Chevrolet spokesperson told Fox News their original claim was “based on a 3500 series truck, a traditional ‘one ton’ (not 1.5-ton like the F-450) HD truck.”

The original story continues below:

We often talk about horsepower wars and the battle to have the biggest touchscreen but, when it comes to trucks, towing capacity is king.

That brings us to today’s news that the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD can now tow up to 36,000 lbs (16,329 kg) when properly equipped.

According to the bowtie brand, engineers were able to increase the max towing capacity of the Silverado 3500 HD Work Truck – specifically the regular cab, rear-wheel drive dually equipped with the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine, a ten-speed automatic transmission and the max tow package – by 500 lbs (227 kg). That’s crazy specific, but it means Chevy can now claim a best-in-class max tow rating.

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Speaking of towing, the truck gains new trailering technology including a trailer length indicator. It shows a red overlay twice the length of a compatible trailer, on the infotainment system, when a turn signal is activated. This helps drivers to easily see if there’s enough room to safety make a lane change.

Other new tech features include a jack-knife alert system, an upgraded rear trailer view with guidelines and a trailer-angle indicator, and an enhanced rear side view function which now works in reverse. There’s also an improved cargo bed view feature with a zoom function and bed hitch guidance to aid in hooking up a gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailer.

Putting towing aside, the 2021 Silverado HD gains four new special editions. The most notable is the Carhartt Edition which is available on LTZ variants and is distinguished by a Mosaic Black Metallic exterior with a Carhartt pinstripe. The truck also has Carhartt badging, a Carhartt-branded tonneau cover and 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Rounding out the highlights are body-color bumpers and a body-color grille bar with chrome inserts.

Moving into the cabin, buyers will find exclusive Jet Black and Carhartt Brown leather seats with unique stitching and embroidered headrests. Last but not least, there are Carhartt-branded all-weather floor mats.

Moving on, the Midnight Edition is available on LT and LTZ trims with a black exterior. It features a number of black components including the grille, skid plate, badges and wheels.

The Z71 Sport Edition is also available on LT and LTZ trims, but it goes in a slightly different direction as it has a monochromatic look with “color-matched bumpers, grille bar and black door handles.” The special edition is available in three colors – Red Hot, Summit White or Northsky Blue – and features a number of black accents including the wheels, hood vent, mirror caps, skid plate and badges.

The Z71 Chrome Sport Edition is somewhat similar but, as the name suggests, it features plenty of chrome. The special edition also comes standard with 20-inch wheels and is available exclusively in Black or Summit White.

Rounding out the updates for 2021 are new standard equipment and options. A front center console with storage is now standard on Work Truck and Custom trims, while both models can also be equipped with a new Safety Confidence Package which includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a driver information center and steering wheel audio controls.

LT trims gain OnStar and SiriusXM satellite radio, while they’re now optional on the Work Truck. There are also a handful of other minor changes as well as two new exterior colors known as Mosaic Black Metallic and Cherry Red Tintcoat.

The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD is already in production and will be arriving at dealerships this fall.

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This Slammed Down Chevrolet C10 Restomod Has A Big-Block V8

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A 1967 Chevrolet C10 restomod is being auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at its fall auction running from October 22-24.

The C10 is one of the country’s most iconic and recognizable pickups and this particular example has been comprehensively modified.

Slotted under the hood is a custom 408 cubic-inch (6.7-liter) big-block V8 with fuel injection. No horsepower and torque figures have been provided, but we know the engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Taking into account the lack of traction control and the very little mass over the rear axle, we’re sure this custom Chevy loves spinning up its rear tires and getting sideways if you floor the right pedal.

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Not only does the truck feature a new powertrain, but the interior has been refreshed and restored with black and white leather. The cabin also houses a JBL sound system, while the bed now features a bespoke tonneau cover. Once removed, the cover reveals a carpeted bed with speakers, struts and leather accents.

According to the listing, the truck’s chassis has been custom built and there are new torsion sway bars front and rear, a rack & pinion steering and a sectioned hood with custom braces. Other modifications include smoothed doors with remote-operated latches, wing mirrors from a 1966 Chevelle, and an air ride suspension.

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Watch A 2020 C8 Corvette Prove It’s A 10-Second Car On The Street

While the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray may not have world-beating horsepower and torque numbers, it is capable of some serious acceleration, as this video proves.

The C8 Corvette featured in this video is owned by YouTuber Sped Phenom and is totally stock. He has previously taken the car out to the track on a handful of occasions and recently headed to a drag strip with the ‘Vette for the very first time.

While a prepped drag strip surface is generally the best way to discover a car’s straight-line performance, Speed Phenom had a lot of difficulties getting off the line without heaps of wheel spin. Not satisfied with 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) times in the 4-second range, he headed out onto the street to see what his ‘Vette is capable of.

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Surprisingly, the C8 suffered none of the same traction issues on the street. It delivered some utterly amazing performance numbers, recording a best 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and repeatedly recording 2.7 second sprints in subsequent runs. The YouTuber then set a best quarter-mile time of 10.95 seconds on the street.

It’s worth pointing out that all of these times were based on what the car’s onboard Performance Data Recorder (PDR) was displaying. While the PDR has a dedicated GPS receiver, there are concerns among some in the YouTube comments that it may be a little optimistic. However, even if the PDR is a little inaccurate, previous independent tests of the C8 Corvette have shown it can indeed hit 60 mph in 2.7 seconds as verified by independent monitoring systems.

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2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Keeps MSRP Unchanged, Adds New Standard Features

Chevy just made the Corvette C8 even more appealing by upgrading its specs for the 2021 model year without increasing prices. As such, the 2021 Corvette Stingray costs upwards of $59,995 if you opt for the coupe, or $67,495 if you want the wind in your hair.

Novelties include the Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension, which is now available as a standalone option outside the Z51 pack, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard Buckle to Drive, Driver mode on-screen visualization and a new track digital tachometer.

In terms of exterior colors, you get Red Mist Metallic, Silver Flare Metallic and the Sky Cool Grey/Yellow Strike exterior-interior combo, while the Stinger Stripes are available in the following three colors: Carbon Flash/Edge Red, Carbon Flash/Edge Yellow, and Carbon Flash/Midnight Silver.

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Meanwhile, the brake calipers are available in Black, Bright Red, Edge Red, and Yellow.

“Our mission was to develop a new sports car, combining the successful attributes of Corvette with the performance and driving experience of mid-engine supercars,” said Corvette chief engineer, Tadge Juechter. “We are thrilled with the enthusiasm the mid-engine Corvette brought following its launch and are keeping it fresh with new content for the 2021 model.”

Now, even though you can get the Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension without having to opt for the Z51 package, spending a little extra for the latter means getting Z51 performance brakes, Z51 performance exhaust, an electronic limited-slip differential, Z51 rear spoiler and front splitter, high-performance tires, and a heavy-duty cooling system.

As for the interior, you can still tick the following options: heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, custom leather stitching, head-up display, Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system, wireless charging and more.

The likes of the HD Rear Vision Camera, Rear Park Assist and 4G LTE Wi-Fi come standard.

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GM Says They Can’t Fill All The 2020 Corvette Orders

The 2020 Corvette C8 was one of the most highly anticipated cars in years, but it has suffered an almost endless series of setbacks.

Issues first cropped up due to the UAW strike which lasted over a month and delayed production of the final C7s.

This, in turn, delayed production of the C8 as the plant had to retool to build the new mid-engine sports car. The first C8s eventually rolled off the assembly line in February and quickly headed to eager customers.

Also Read: Chevy To Resume 2020 Corvette Production On May 26, 2021MY Pushed Back To November

About a month and a half later, the coronavirus ground production to a halt as GM shuttered plants across North America. While the company quietly resumed production of the C8 chassis in April, the pandemic kept Bowling Green Assembly closed until late May.

Given these delays, GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly told The Detroit Free Press “We are not going to build all of the 2020 orders.” To make matters even worse, GM’s not sure how many Corvettes they will be able to build this year.

As Kelly explained, “The plant is still coming up from COVID” and “we still haven’t brought up the second shift yet, so we’re still ramping up.” There are also supplier issues, but Kelly wouldn’t elaborate other than to say “There are issues across the board with suppliers and it’s not just [with] the Corvette.”

Despite these problems, GM wants to fill as many orders as possible. As part of this effort, production of the 2020 C8 has been extended through the fall. The company is also set to begin building the C8 Convertible this summer, but exact timing remains a mystery.

GM has reportedly received more than 20,000 orders for the C8 and customers who can’t get a 2020 model will be offered 2021 Corvette instead.