Hot Silverado 427 SS Concept May be Built

[Ming]

Filing this in the rumors or wishful thinking section may be appropriate (I'll admit I haven't been following truck developments, maybe some insiders here know if its a "go"), since the article really doesn't back up the title, but wouldn't it be sweet...? Still, if the past is any indicator, you can forget about the SS 427 being nearly so close to the ground. Compromise is a favorite word at those corporate board meetings. I fully expect the truck would be tall enough to crawl around under. - Ming

Hot Silverado may be built
Pickup concept sports 7.0 L V8
Nov. 4, 2006. 01:00 AM
GERRY MALLOY
The Toronto Star

General Motors' rethought full-size pickups haven't hit the market yet, but the company is already teasing prospective buyers with the possibilities.

Among the customized trucks that the auto giant displayed at this week's annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is the Chevrolet Silverado 427 concept truck, packing a 427-cubic-inch V8.

In Chevy lore, 427 is a magic number, being the cubic-inch equivalent of 7.0 litres.

The 427 V8 forged the bow-tie brand's performance image on tracks in the '60s and powered ground-pounding McLarens and Lolas on the CanAm circuit.

The current Corvette Z06 has a 427 V8.

Don't rule out the Silverado 427 going into production.

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[gotz_otto]

This would be a nice addition. I like how Dodge gave the SRT four doors later in the years which is more practical, four doors ont the 427 would make me want it more.

[tgagneguam]

A relatively clean, simple exterior that enhances a generally good original design.

And using the 7.0 L V-8 is yet another application of the engine that most likely justifies the development costs of the 7.0L. In fact, apply the engine to several other vehicles (CTS/C, Escalade line, SRX(?), STS(?)...) and you make the dollars spent on the engine seem even more like money well spent. And, you get a kick-ass group of vehicles!

Makes perfect sense to me.

[poncho1982]

Originally Posted by gotz_otto

This would be a nice addition. I like how Dodge gave the SRT four doors later in the years which is more practical, four doors ont the 427 would make me want it more.

Funny, four doors would make me want it less.

[asrapid]

isn't ls7 engine only supposed to be produce until ls3 and ls9 comes out?

[Ming]

Originally Posted by asrapid

isn't ls7 engine only supposed to be produce until ls3 and ls9 comes out?

Well I don't see why they would need to bump the displacement any higher. If your engineers can't make magic with 7 liters for the next 20 years, you're in trouble. I mean, how many different iterations / designations of the 350 small block were there over the years? I'd expect a lot. So you see, it could still be a "427" even if it isn't the LS7....

[S/C Squirrel]

Originally Posted by gotz_otto

This would be a nice addition. I like how Dodge gave the SRT four doors later in the years which is more practical, four doors ont the 427 would make me want it more.

Ya but with that 4 door option you could only get it with an automatic. I don't want no fricken automatic when your pushing 500+ horsepower out of a truck.

[Joevette]

i think they should never get rid of the 7.0L, its a classic GM motor, the 427 can't just die out again

[saturnsteve]

I would want the 4 Door Version, wouldnt have any need for a single cab truck.

[Ming]

Originally Posted by saturnsteve

I would want the 4 Door Version, wouldnt have any need for a single cab truck.

Exactly why I'd say that compromise would win out over a true performance truck. A high ground-clearance, crew cab type Silverado 427 SS that otherwise looks like this concept is more likely --- a toy for dads round here in Houston who look like (less muscular) Stone Cold Steve Austins with 2 kids and a wife (who they'll have to justify their purchase to).

[jlt0x]

If GM is really serious about the performance of this "rumored" sport truck, ride height should remain as low as possible with the disclaimer saying that it is not meant for tow/hauling duties...like the Grand Cherokee SRT8.

And even a 4-dr edition would be good. I've been seeing more TB-SS and they've got their families on board and nobody seems upset about it. There should be many options to suit the diverse preferences of so many customers.

[mucker15]

Originally Posted by poncho1982

Funny, four doors would make me want it less.

i could see in terms of usability but for me I would like it the way it looks right there, I hope the build it. I there was no Camaro comming I would be in line for that no doubt.

[stevecmh]

now this is how the Original SS should have been. Regular cab short box and a huge muther of and Engine...... 427 ooh how sweet that sounds.. I love the graphic on the hood too

[mucker15]

Originally Posted by jlt0x

If GM is really serious about the performance of this "rumored" sport truck, ride height should remain as low as possible with the disclaimer saying that it is not meant for tow/hauling duties...like the Grand Cherokee SRT8.

And even a 4-dr edition would be good. I've been seeing more TB-SS and they've got their families on board and nobody seems upset about it. There should be many options to suit the diverse preferences of so many customers.

Offered both ways would be great, The TB SS is awesome, it was a great compromise for me I traded in my 05 Goat for it, The performance isnt too far off the Goat and it has the room for a future family. Best of both worlds. And you know im really seeing a lot of the TBSS here in LI pretty much only in Silver and Black though. I cant believe how responsive the truck is. This is great a few years ago as A life long GM fan I had no real options other than the vette now we have many and for a wide pricerange. The Solstice GXP the Sky Redline the TB SS cobalt SS, the comming Camaro and hopfully The 427 truck shown here.

[mjd1001]

Originally Posted by saturnsteve

I would want the 4 Door Version, wouldnt have any need for a single cab truck.

Despite the trucks somewhat high price, I was very close to buying a Silverado SS a couple of years ago when it came out with the current model. Had it been offered as a 2 door instead of a 4 door, we would have gotten one. With a 4 door as the only option though, we passed.

In the past I had a Sonoma with the ZQ8 package, and a late 90's S10 Sportside SS. A larger, more comfortable, full size version would have been nice, but I just don't like the way crew cab and extended cab trucks look.