When it comes to engine options, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has the market pretty much smothered. Regular Cab models come with a standard 4.3-liter, 12-valve V6 offering 195 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,800 rpm. Should more power be desired, a 4.8-liter, 16-valve V8 provides 295 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 305 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm, and a 5.3-liter, 16-valve V8 pushes 315 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 338 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. This final engine choice features GM’s Active Fuel Management technology, designed to cut power to four cylinders when appropriate for improved efficiency, and can be ordered in gas-only or gas/E85 (ethanol) versions.

Extended and Crew Cab variants of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado add an optional 6.0-liter, 16-valve V8 boasting 367 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 375 lb.-ft. of stump-pulling torque at 4,300 rpm. Active Fuel Management technology is not available on this engine.

All Silverados use a four-speed automatic to deliver power to the rear or all four wheels. The track has been widened (3.2 inches up front, one inch out back) for better stability, the fully-boxed frame strengthened, an all-new front subframe added, and tires measuring 17 to 20 inches are directed by a hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering system. The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado rides on a new suspension system comprised of coil-over springs in front and a Hotchkiss-style live axle with leaf springs under the bed. Rear shocks have been mounted at an angle to improve ride quality and handling. Five suspension packages are offered: Z83, the basic setup; Z85, designed for improved handling and towing; Z71, the so-called off-road option; Z60, the street setup with available 20-inch wheels; and the NHT package for the hardcore tow junkie.

Weighing in between 4,450 and 5,300 pounds, the 2007 Silverado can accommodate a payload up to 2,160 pounds and carries a maximum tow rating of 10,500 pounds. The bed is 1.18 inches deeper up front and 1.57 inches deeper by the tailgate.