Enthusiast’s dreams are becoming a reality as Chevrolet will finally produce a high-horsepower, ultimate-performance Silverado based on the Corvette Z06.
Check out this press release direct from Chevrolet- released moments ago.
APRIL FOOLS: This article was published on April 1st, 2024 and is most certainly a joke. The idea GM would ever build a Silverado with a Z06 powertrain is unfortunately, a joke.
Chevrolet Raises the Bar with the Limited Edition Silverado ZX6: The Ultimate Performance Pickup
Detroit, Michigan – April 1, 2024 – In a groundbreaking fusion of utility and unparalleled performance, Chevrolet today unveiled the limited edition 2027 Silverado ZX6. Inspired by the iconic Corvette Z06, this pickup is a marvel of engineering, design, and sheer power, offering a driving experience like no other.
Exclusive Design and Luxury Features
The Silverado ZX6 is not only a powerhouse but a masterpiece of automotive luxury. The Corvette-inspired interior is adorned with Alcantara leather, providing a tactile experience that is both luxurious and performance-oriented. Carbon fiber accents throughout the cabin, along with seats directly inspired by the Corvette, exude a race-ready ambiance balanced with uncompromised comfort. The new interior will be exclusive to the Silverado ZX6
The exterior boasts a carbon fiber roof, hood, and tailgate, reducing weight and enhancing the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The Silverado ZX6’s bed is crafted from a robust carbon fiber composite, offering durability without the heft. Every detail, from the 22-inch carbon fiber wheels to the composite suspension linkages, is designed with performance and aesthetics in mind.
“We chose the extremely capable Silverado platform to create this Corvette-inspired masterpiece because our owners have been demanding it,” Said Silverado Marketing Director Steve Trayfrel. Colorado buyers couldn’t handle this much horsepower, so don’t expect a Colorado ZX6, or whatever you’d call it,” he added.
Unrivaled Performance and Innovation
Under the hood, the Silverado ZX6 is powered by a 750-horsepower 5.5L engine derived from the Corvette Z06, paired with an advanced 10-speed dual-clutch transmission, ensuring rapid shifts and unmatched acceleration. The vehicle is equipped with launch mode, propelling it from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.9 seconds, and 18-inch front brake rotors ensure it stops just as quickly.
The Silverado ZX6 is the first of its kind to feature an independent suspension system, a carbon fiber driveshaft, and composite suspension linkages, setting a new standard for pickup truck performance and handling.
Limited Production and Availability
In a commitment to exclusivity and craftsmanship, only 1,000 units of the Silverado ZX6 will be produced. Each vehicle embodies Chevrolet’s dedication to innovation, performance, and luxury. Priced at $175,000, this limited edition pickup is a testament to the pinnacle of automotive engineering.
A Statement from Chevrolet
“The Silverado ZX6 is the culmination of Chevrolet’s relentless pursuit of perfection,” says Dean Track, Chevrolet’s Chief Engineer of Performance Pickups. Every component, from the carbon fiber wheels to the dual-clutch transmission, has been meticulously designed to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. Enthusiasts can finally stop calling to request we build a high-performance Silverado. ”
Reserve Yours Today
The 2027 Silverado ZX6 will be available at select Chevrolet dealerships in the fall of 2025. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact their local dealership to secure a piece of this limited-edition automotive legend.
GM-Trucks.com Founder and Executive Editor Zane Merva was quoted as saying, “The Silverado ZX6 marks a new day for Chevrolet, a day specifically known as April 1st.”
For more details on the Silverado ZX6 and to become part of this exclusive club, visit www.april-fools.chevrolet
Sorry- this article is indeed an April Fools Joke. The Silverado ZX6 isn’t even a concept and will never get made.
