V8 Chevrolet Colorado!

So, talk of a possible 5.3L V8 Chevy Colorado option has the whole automotive internet freaking out. That little baby will be the most powerful mid-size pickup, finally beating out the 5.9L Dodge Dakota R/T.

Now, keep in mind that the Dakota R/T is a full-on high performance truck. It's got a slightly lower stance, wider tires and different suspension components. The Colorado will probably have some upgraded components, but that's just to handle the big V8 and the onrush of torque and HP. It won't be flashy and high-performance. Or will it?

I bet a true Colorado SS V8 could smoke anything else out there. You put in a locking diff, some sticky tires and you're off to the races. This should be a truly impressive truck.

Here are a few places where others are discussing this issue:

Mini-Trucks blog: They've got a posting today on the Chevy Colorado 5.3L

Autoblog: Talks about the various possible engine options, as well as the cylinder deactivation feature that would get amazing gas mileage out of the Colorado V8.

Jalopnik: They bring up the subject over at Jalopnik. There are some nice comments about what the Colorado V8 has in store for the truck marketplace.

That's all for today. See ya!