GM's 5.3-liter V8 Ecotec3 engine has a number of positive attributes, including excellent fuel economy. But it also has three ...

However, the V8 has a big advantage in the towing department. The 5.3-liter V8's maximum towing capability with two-wheel drive is 11,200 pounds, and with four-wheel drive, it's 11,000 pounds.

Although Toyota touts impressive towing tech for the Tundra, its maximum towing capacity is 12,000 pounds, behind the Chevy’s ...

Next is the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84, rated at 355 horsepower and 393 pound-feet of torque. The L84 gets a small boost to towing over the L3B, up to 9,300 pounds, but dips slightly in ...

It costs $25,595, but shipping is free, which is nice. You can also get a 5.0-liter Coyote in a similar fully-dressed state, even backed up with a modern 10-speed automatic for $25,434.

The 1,250-horse ZR1X will show off a limited edition in California Aug. 15. The pricey 'Vette is a fraction of the price of ...