Chevrolet showcases coming new 2.8L Duramax diesel in Colorado ZR2 Concept

20 November 2014

At the Los Angele Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the Colorado ZR2 concept as a vision of how Chevrolet could take the all-new midsize truck’s off-road capability to the next level. It also showcased the new 2.8L Duramax diesel engine that will arrive in the Colorado lineup later next year.

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The Colorado ZR2 concept’s new 2.8L Duramax diesel offers an estimated 181 hp (135 kW) at 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft (500 N·m) of torque at 2,000 rpm.

The 2.8L Duramax diesel is part of a new, global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines designed to deliver more-efficient capability. It features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for greater smoothness.

The engine is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission.