The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 retains what makes the Silverado a Silverado, featuring a 5 ¾ foot bed, a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and optional rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive capability. This allows the 1500 to soar past the competition with features and performance capable of typically only higher-end trucks.
Engine options come in two flavors: a 4.8L V-8 with 295HP and a 5.3L V-8 producing 315HP. Gas mileage for all variants hovers around 20MPG on the highway and 14MPG in the city, quite a feat for a large V-8 with such power under the hood.
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 weighs in at 5,148 pounds and capable of towing 8,700 pounds with a payload of 1,652 pounds. The 1500 is offered with Flex Fuel, allowing the buyers to use alternative fuels to power their vehicle.
