GMC’s Most Powerful Models for 2019
As a brand that specializes in trucks and SUVs, GMC sells an array of powerful vehicles, including the Yukon and the Sierra. Here are the highest-horsepower rides you’ll find in GMC’s 2019 lineup.
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SUVs
2019 GMC Yukon (and Yukon XL)
The 2019 GMC Yukon reigns as GMC’s most powerful SUV. This vehicle is equipped with a standard 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine that puts out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. For even more muscular performance, opt for the Denali trim’s 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8, which delivers 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
2019 GMC Acadia
On SLE-2 and above trims, the 2019 GMC Acadia features an available 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque.
Trucks
2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD
The 2019 Sierra HD boasts the most powerful engine in GMC’s lineup: an available 6.6-liter Duramax V8 turbodiesel that delivers 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. The Sierra HD can also be equipped with a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 that puts out 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 isn’t far behind its larger HD siblings when it comes to power. All trims are available with a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management that makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The SLT, AT4, and Denali trims offer an even more powerful 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
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