2000 - 2007 Silverado 2500 8.1L

2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 Specifications

General

Basics
Vehicle Type 4DR Truck
BASE MSRP(US) $38,811.00
Warranty 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Power / Horsepower 340 HP @ 4200 rpm
Torque 455 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
MPG (Economy) 13 city / 17 highway
Curb Weight 5,200 lbs
Engine:
Engine Type V8 8.1L
Cylinders 8 cylinders
Fuel Type Gasoline
Valve Configuration OHV
Displacement (ci/cc) 494 / 8100
Power / Horsepower 340 HP @ 4200 rpm
Torque 455 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity 6.5 quarts
Recommended Oil 5W-30
Transmission:  
Transmission Type 5-speed Automatic
Number Of Speeds 5
Wheels & Tires:  
Tire Size P245/75R16
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Drum Brakes
Technical Specifications:  
Length 246.5 in.
Fuel Capacity 34 Gallons
Total Seating 6 people
Drive Line:  
Driveline Type RWD/4WD
Number Of Driveline Modes 2
Lights:  
Headlight Bulb 9007

Dimensions

Measurements:
Overall Length 246.5 inches
Overall Width 79.7 inches
Overall Height 74.5 inches
Wheelbase 157.5 inches
Ground Clearance 8.3 inches
Weights:
Curb Weight 5,200 lbs
Tongue Hitch Weight 1,500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity 11,000 lbs

Chassis

Suspension:
Front Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Front Damper Double Tube
Rear Suspension Type Multi-Link Coil Springs
Rear Damper Double Tube
Tires and Wheels:
Front Tire Size P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size P245/75R16
Front Rim Size 16"
Rear Rim Size 16"
Brakes:
Front Brake Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Dual Drum Brakes
Fuel Tank:
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 Gallons
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline

Engine

Engine:
Cylinder Arrangement V8
Displacement 494 ci / 8,100 cc
Compression Ratio 9.1 : 1
Power / Horsepower 340 HP @ 4100 rpm
Torque 455 ft-lb @ 3100 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Number of Valves 16

Drivetrain

Transmission:
Transmission Type 5-Speed Automatic
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.09:1
2nd 1.80:1
3rd 1.40:1
4th 1.00:1
4th 0.71:1
Reverse 4.48:1