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Stronger. Faster. More Powerful.
Chevrolet’s all-new L3B 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder gasoline engine is the modern powertrain designed specifically for light-duty pickup trucks. Available in the next generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, and LT Trail Boss.
2.7L L3B Engine Vitals
The Chevrolet 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder engine is packed with tried and tested as well as new technology to provide excellent fuel economy and good performance;
The all-new Chevrolet 2.7L TurboMax high-output engine is the epitome of the modern powertrain. Faster, stronger, and more powerful than previous incarnations, this engine was designed for light-duty pickup trucks and is available in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, and LT Trail Boss models. Learn more about the 2.7L TurboMax high-output engine today before taking a test drive in your preferred Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim level.
Key Performance Benefits
Speed & Horsepower
The new 2.7L TurboMax engine features a lower mass than 3.6L V6 engines yet provides more horsepower for the speed you crave:
310 horsepower @ 5,600 RPM
0 – 60 MPH in 6.8 seconds
Fuel Efficiency
A new crankshaft and block contribute to safer handling of higher RPMs and loads:
420 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500 RPM
Reliability
Thanks to technology such as Direct Injection and Cylinder Deactivation, this engine provides the fuel economy you want:
21 MPG Highway
18 MPG City
19 MPG Combined
Diesel-Like Performance
A diesel-like performance combines with a fully-forged bottom end for safer and easier towing:
Tows up to 9,600 pounds
Provides payload of up to 2,280 pounds
Technology of Vehicles
There are plenty of other tech features that contribute to the 2.7L TurboMax engine’s performance and fuel efficiency. They include:
PRIORITY OIL FLOW: Maintains oil pressure via a pressure relief valve to avoid premature wear and tear.
ELECTRIC WATER PUMP: Continually cools the engine for an enhanced performance every time you drive.
ACTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT: Heats engine components during cold weather and cools them during hot weather.
PISTON COOLING JET: Provides extra piston cooling and lubrication.
FORGED STEEL CRANKSHAFT: Stiffens the crank by 30% for superior strength.
FULLY-FORGED STEEL BOTTOM END: Handles heavy loads easily thanks to a diesel-like design.
CHAIN TENSIONERS: Improves chain durabilitywith a pressure relief valve.
Compare
So how does this modern Chevrolet engine stack up to engines on other popular work trucks, such as the 3.3L V6 PFDI engine in the Ford F-150 and the 3.6L V6 eTorque engine in the RAM 1500? The Chevy 2.7L TurboMax high-output engine outclasses its competitors on the performance front! Check it out:
2.7L TurboMax High-Output Engine
Horsepower: 310 hp
Torque: 430 lb-ft
Towing Capacity: 9,500 lbs
3.3L V6 PFDI Engine
Horsepower: 290
Torque: 265 lbs-ft
Towing Capacity: 8,200 pounds
3.6L V6 eTorque Engine
Horsepower: 305
Torque: 269 lbs-ft
Towing Capacity: 7,540 pounds
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The fuel efficiency ratings among these engines are similar, such as the EPA-estimated 19/city and 24/highway ratings for the RAM engine.