2019 Silverado And Its Aero-Enhancing Air Curtains: Feature Spotlight
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The 2019 Silverado flaunts a bold, modern design with features that satisfy both form and function. One really neat feature that hits on both accounts are the new truck’s aero-enhancing air curtains.
How They Work
Located at the integration of the front fenders and bumper, the front air curtains of the 2019 Silverado route air around the front wheels and wheel wells, reducing drag and making the truck more aerodynamic. The benefits of the air curtains, which are included on every model of the all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 model, are even more noteworthy when considering that good aerodynamics play a significant role in improving a vehicle’s fuel economy while at the same time reducing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels experienced by occupants.
The use of the air curtains is also beneficial when considering the fact that rotating wheels cause a significant amount of drag. As such, the air curtains are a much more appealing solution to the alternative, which would be to cover the wheels with an elongated skirt, thereby reducing the design aesthetics of the side profile.
But the 2019 Silverado’s aerodynamic prowess doesn’t stop there, as the truck’s side profile enhances aerodynamics even further thanks to an integrated spoiler at the rear edge of the cab that directs air onto the tailgate lip, reducing wind drag from the bed.
Collectively, the aerodynamic work on the new Chevy truck equates to a 7 percent increase in aerodynamic efficiency. And if that weren’t enough, the 2019 Silverado also features impressive weight reduction over the previous model, six engine and transmission choices, including the all-new Duramax 3.0L inline-six diesel, the largest and most functional bed of any full-size truck, and the brand new third-generation Chevrolet infotainment system 3.0.
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This will be filled with snow and ice quickly here in Montreal,Quebec ,Canada…
When you know that ice expands ,you know that it will break too.
While I don’t disagree that it will get packed with snow and slush off the roads. The same thing happens to nooks and crannies and grilles currently on all vehicles and that ice doesnt break anything
I’m sure they have tested it in such conditions. It’ll be fine.
This reminds me of the barge boards in front of the side pods found on a F-1 car.
Does anyone know when the configurator goes live for the Silverado/Sierra?
That is what I have been wondering.
I don’t care what they do. They’re the ugliest part of this truck. Frankly, IMO they ruin what is otherwise one of the best looking trucks Chevrolet has made in a long long time. The GMC doesn’t need this ugly addition. Ford and Dodge seem to do just fine. And I’ve seen no major improvement in fuel economy on this new truck anyway. If they’d just do a MCE and ditch the curtains, shorten the fender so it doesn’t drop into the bumper and then fix the bumper so it comes fully around, it would be turn the truck into a solid 10/10.
You do realize GMC has them as well right? It isn’t about looks, stop buying trucks for an image purchase, it is about function…
The article never states that these are exclusive to the Silverado. But actually, the Sierra does NOT have them. You’re welcome.
Actually, I spoke to a Chevrolet engineer and he said they are exclusive to Chevrolet. The idea was taken from the current gen Camaro.
All these aero improvements and weight reduction, but still the same or worse gas mileage!
Better go back to the drawing board.
THIS. As sales consultants, you are educated on all of these great new features and benefits and inevitably the customers will ask the obvious…
I really can’t comprehend the new fuel economy ratings. Someone please help me understand 2+2=3.
Exactly. Better aero. New engine tech. Lighter weight. 1 MPG gain. Neat.
Chevy hasn’t released actual mpg ratings yet. all we have is a report dug up for emissions testing. The numbers dont add up, but what does is that the new DSF system is under testing. To get it road legal they ran it on all 8 cylinders, which would be maximum emissions to quickly clear it for employee testing. In a couple months they might get to testing the DSF system. based on lab numbers and math they are showing, we should see current mpg + 10% weight and air reductions, + 10% motor improvements=23+2+2=27 for 5.3, 26 for 6.2, 28 for2.7turbo and 33 for diesel. Old custom and wt modles benefit from aero improvements for a 10% increase of 23+2 for 25 for old 5.3 and 26 for 4.3L that’s the math, now the question is what are the exact details on the discovered epa sheets
DFM, here is a fact granted the truck is lighter but keep in mind it’s also about an inch longer N taller compare to k2 ( current truck) I would say that the aero is working as there an actual gain rather than loss. Aero is not always just weight but dimensions too
For those of us that don’t care about losing 1 mpg, please make the lower air dam easy to remove and ascetically pleasing once it is removed.
These look like s#!t !!! I understand form follows function but this is straight out ugly and appears to be incomplete! THE TRUCK LOOKS LIKE IT IS MISSING PARTS!
MATT is 100% correct in his observation! Finish the build! Fix this front end and forget what it’s function!
All this ugly and fuel economy not any better
I like the looks of the 2019. This pickup well still be working when the others are in the shop. My neighbor bought fords and his year end cost were always higher than mine..
Dodges claim the fame or rust buckets. You want to truck that’ll last but a GM.
It will certainly save on OVERALL fuel cost, the truck is so ugly I wont be driving it. =no money spent on fuel.