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What does a V8 mean for the Colorado?

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The Chevy Colorado Cruz was first introduced with an enticing 420 hp V8, but it was never a reality. While the Colorado won’t be outfitted with this top of the line engine, a 5.3-liter 300-horsepower / 320 lb-ft motor for the 2008 model becomes reality.

Engine choices in the past were limited to the Vortec 2900 2.9-liter inline-four cylinder rated at 185-hp / 190 lb-ft or the Vortec 3700 3.7-liter 242-hp / 242 lb-ft inline-five cylinder. 2009 is the first model year to offer a V8 option which many of enthusiasts have been awaiting. The V8 will hopefully gain the respect which S-10 owners have criticized their predecessor with.

As for the market, truck sales have lagged with increased gas prices and now an overall economy downturn. With oil prices falling to their lowest level since March 2007, hopefully the strength of the Colorado V8 will power its way through these tough times.
 

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