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dUraMaX diesel
The available duramax diesel 6.6l v-8 Turbo is coupled with an automatic
6-speed transmission. Together, they form a heavy-duty powertrain that
produces a remarkable 525 lb-ft of torque at just 1600 rpm.
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duRAMAX diEsEl
6.6l V-8 tuRbo
(Lgh)
HorsepoWer:
260 hp @ 3100 rpm
TorQUe:
525 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
TransMission:
6-speed automatic
duRAMAX PoWER To
duRAMAX HiGH-PREssuRE
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become the most powerful
diRECt iNJECtioN for fast starts
available diesel in its class,
in cold weather, quieter operation
the duramax diesel 6.6l v-8
and maximum efficiency, the
Turbo uses advanced direct-
direct injection system pressurizes
injection technology to run at
fuel up to 29,000 psi. This helps
peak efficiency and to start
to turn heavy diesel fuel into a
easily in extremely cold
fine mist that can be injected
temperatures—as quickly
precisely to meet engine demand,
as 3.0 seconds at -40° f.
burning cleaner and faster with
lower emissions and increased
power compared to more
conventional diesels.
TransMissions
savana transmissions are built for the rigors of the road. on 1500 series models,
a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive is standard. on
2500 and 3500 series models, a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic is standard.
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duRAMAX b20 biodiEsEl
HEAVY-dutY 6-sPEEd
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CAPAbilitY The duramax diesel
AutoMAtiC oVERdRiVE
is engineered to operate on B20
tRANsMissioN an ideal partner
biodiesel, a mixture of 20 percent
for savana's available heavy-duty
biodiesel produced from
engines, the 6l90 6-speed
domestic, renewable resources
automatic is standard on all 2500
and 80 percent petroleum diesel.
and 3500 series models. robust
yet technologically advanced, it's
a transmission engineered with
features such as automatic Grade
Braking to help give you control
and confidence in a wide variety
of driving and trailering situations.
AutoMAtiC GRAdE bRAKiNG
toW/HAul ModE This driver-
standard on savana 2500 and
selectable feature of the 4- and
3500 series models, this feature
6-speed automatic transmissions
can be activated in Tow/Haul
reduces excess shifting when
mode, but disengaged with driver
towing or hauling a heavy load.
on the 6-speed, driver shift
shift Control activated. Using data
on vehicle speed, acceleration,
Control electronically limits the
engine torque and brake pedal
range of available gears.
usage, it detects when your vehicle
is on a downhill grade. Then if
necessary, the transmission
downshifts to help you hold your
desired speed.
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