General Motors today announced pricing for the new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2011 GMC Sierra HD.
Prices for the base Silverado HD start at $27,965. An upgrade to the proven Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission combination will cost you an extra $8,395 (the same as in 2010).
The base 2011 Sierra HD will have a price of $27,965, excluding a $995 destination charge for the 2500 regular cab 2WD model. The Sierra Denali HD, the first offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup, will start at $45,865, excluding destination as well.
Engine choices for both models include the Vortec 6.0L gasoline V8 making 360-hp and 380 lb-ft of torque and the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 making 397-hp and 765 lb-ft of torque. The 6.0L gasoline V8 is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission while the 6.6L Duramax diesel is mated to a new Allison 1000 6-speed automatic.
