Chevy unveils larger, lighter 2019 Silverado at Detroit auto show
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- 18AUTP02_12
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That means totally new sheetmetal that telegraphs the Silverado's larger footprint and taller profile, but also includes a new frame that contributes to the 2019 Silverado's claimed weight reduction of up to 450 lb (204 kg) compared with a V8-powered crew cab model from the existing Silverado lineup. Still aiming to parry Ford's ground-breaking use of aluminum for the F-Series' body panels-as well as its cargo bed-Reuss said the new Silverado's weight reduction is the “direct result of our expertise in mixed materials and manufacturing technology.”