From The Drive · Caleb Jacobs · · 50s
GM's 8.3L Duramax Diesel Cheaper Than Rivals
GM's new 8.3L Duramax diesel costs less than Ford and Ram trucks despite higher performance.
In brief
GM's new 8.3L Duramax diesel costs less than Ford and Ram trucks despite higher performance. Chevrolet's 8.3L Duramax diesel engine is the most affordable diesel option among Detroit's Big Three trucks, offering 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque for $11,400 over gas engines. Originally reported by The Drive.
Chevy's New Diesel Engine
Chevrolet's 8.3-liter Duramax diesel engine offers 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque for $11,400 over gas engines.
Price Comparison
The 8.3-liter costs $1,410 more than the outgoing 6.6-liter diesel but $1,095 less than ford and ram trucks.
Performance Advantage
The 8.3-liter has 85 hp and 255 lb-ft more torque than the old engine and beats ford and ram trucks in power.
Here's the gist
Chevrolet's 8.3L Duramax diesel engine is the most affordable diesel option among Detroit's Big Three trucks, offering 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque for $11,400 over gas engines.
