Design Study: GMC Syclone

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camaro_freak

Discussion Starter · Jan 11, 2015 (Edited)

Inspired by the recently introduced Nightfall Edition Canyon I wanted to finally do the chop I've been putting off.... the Syclone
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f18/gmc-introduces-2015-canyon-nightfall-edition-191985/

Design Study: GMC Syclone

Items altered
-slightly altered lower front fascia
-"slammed" the truck to ride much more sports car like
-bigger rims - matte finish
-badging removal and addition of Syclone decals for
-converted quad cab to an extended cab (shortened length of truck as well)
-cleaned up lower side skirts (removed running boards) and added custom brushed "retro" inspired side skirts in style of original Syclone
-custom brushed back lower bumper to match style of original Syclone
-altered background color to "red" instead of "blue" for added effect.

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Sox

· #2 · Jan 11, 2015

I'm in! I can't believe that such a successful design was just dropped, way back in 1991, the same year it was launched (yes I know a handful were built in 1992). Dropping this vehicle was as dumb as Lincoln dropping the LS. Well not really. Dropping the Syclone wasn't brand homicide. Dropping the LS was.

What's with auto executives anyway? Halo vehicles are important vastly in excess of their sales numbers. Case in point. I still remember the Syclone. In terms of performance, it was compared to cars like a Ferrari in popular car magazines. That's free advertising....

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BlackGTP

· #3 · Jan 11, 2015

A buddy of mine bought a new Typhoon in 1991 (I think it's a '91) - still has it to this day. Felt like a rocket! I certainly think there is a place for such a vehicle - I don't think it's much of a stretch to think if someone wants the Midnight appearance package they might want some twin turbo V6 magic to back up the looks.

Plus with Toyota updating their small truck, making a Cyclone will help keep the GM small trucks in the news and build a niche Toyota isn't in. Toyota has a loyal fan base, GM needs all they can do to make a dent. And Ford is waiting in the wings to recapture those Ranger fans too.

Nice chop!

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majicbz07

· #4 · Jan 11, 2015

GM has the hardware already, 3.6tt, just drop it in and give it to the corvette guys to make it work.

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CoolAid

· #5 · Jan 11, 2015

How cool would that be.

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camaro_freak

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 11, 2015

We can only dream I supposed

Thanks all. It has been in my head since I heard the Canyon was coming back last year.

In any event, glad it won Truck of the Year and we get our "mid-size" truck back to whip on Toyota.

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Lowboy

· #7 · Jan 11, 2015

Just another notch on the long pole of missed opportunity's by GM over the years.

Syclone, Typhoon, Grand National even the 454SS still generate more buzz than all the money and engineering that went into the lame SSR.
But like the Aztek GM considers the SSR a success since it hit all of their internal metrics.

How cool would it have been if Chevrolet had a AWD SS based T-truck with the turbo 4.3L and GMC had the Syclone/Typhoon with a 3800 turbocharged for division rivalry?
Heck Olds could have had a W30 Bravada with the supercharged 3800 since there was one designed for the RWD aussie market!

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ChrisGinNC

· #8 · Jan 12, 2015

Need a Colorado "Xtreme" edition too.

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Envoy4Life

· #9 · Jan 12, 2015

YES!!!

That looks awesome. Great job.

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camaro_freak

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 13, 2015

ChrisGinNC said:
Need a Colorado "Xtreme" edition too.

I had thought about that actually, but the Xtreme wasn't so very extreme. Nothing beats a Syclone

HAHA

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American_Muscle

· #11 · Jan 13, 2015

Would love to see this happen, wouldn't be hard to do at all. Unfortunately, the "fun" people went out the window long ago. Now all we get are sticker packages with cool names.

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Brian McLane

· #12 · Jan 13, 2016

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This is a Cross from the GMC Syclone – Cadillac ATS-V, GMC Canyon
Most of the technologies and information are by Cadillac a General Motors Company. No permission has been obtained for the use of this information.
This is a concept only. If you would like to make any changes to this one please do so.

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