Power
Every 1500 comes standard with a 5.3-liter V8 engine of 310 horsepower, 335 pound-feet of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission. The engines in 1500 models with two-wheel drive have an iron block and those in four-wheel drive models have an aluminum block; both versions have aluminum heads. The 2500 has a 6.0-liter V8 with aluminum block and heads, rated at 352 horsepower and 382 pound-feet of torque, and also with a six-speed automatic. All engines are E85-compatible, which means they will run on 85-percent ethanol fuel, and all have Active Fuel Management (AFM) which switches off half the cylinders when the additional power or idle smoothness isn't needed. EPA ratings for 1500 two-wheel-drive Suburban are 15 mpg City/21 mpg Highway on gasoline and 11/16 mpg on E85
2011 Chevrolet Suburban SPECIFICATIONS:
Body style(s): 4-Door Suv
Engine(s): Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement (liters/ cu in.) 5.3L/323
Power:@ RPM 320@5400
Torque: lb-ft/rpm 335@4000
Transmission: 6 Automatic w/OD
Exterior Dimensions (IN.)
Overall height: 76.8
Overall width: 79.1
Overall length: 222.4
Wheelbase: 130.0
Colors: Black,Black Granite Metallic,Gold Mist Metallic,Ice Blue , Metallic,Mocha Steel Metallic,Red Jewel Tintcoat,Sheer Silver Metallic,Steel Green Metallic (DISCONTINUED),Summit White,Taupe Gray Metallic
Fuel Capacity:(gal) 31.5
Mileage(est)(city/highway): 81/21
Price Onwards: $40,925