Hey GM! How about a new Silverado SS?

Apex Motorsports · 06-19-2011, 08:44 PM

And not an extended cab all wheel drive boat anchor. I would love a regular cab rear wheel drive Silverado packing an LSA. I saw a sweet early 2000s Lightning earlier today and it gave me an itch.

BROMARO909 · 06-19-2011, 08:45 PM

I agree! They should def bring that truck back. Maybe something to compete with the raptor....

ShnOmac · 06-19-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BROMARO909

I agree! They should def bring that truck back. Maybe something to compete with the raptor....

Hmmm two different beast's there. You want a street "sport" truck or a desert racer?

I would love to see one of each personally.... not sure that makes sense from a GM money making standpoint though!

*The_Blur* · 06-19-2011, 09:31 PM

I want them to bring it back. I also want to see an ultimate off-road truck.

knowitman · 06-19-2011, 09:46 PM

I would love to see Ford come back with the Lightning. I wanted one of those trucks so badly back in the day.

Apex Motorsports · 06-19-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Hmmm two different beast's there. You want a street "sport" truck or a desert racer?

I would love to see one of each personally.... not sure that makes sense from a GM money making standpoint though!

GM has a Raptor fighter concept out there (picture below). While I like that truck I would like to see a street sport truck. With the exception of the wheels and some trim to differentiate it from other Silverados it should be easy to accomplish with parts already in their bin. I would think that expanded use of the LSA would reduce per unit costs and increase the profitability of all the platforms using it.

*DGthe3* · 06-19-2011, 09:59 PM

I never could understand the notion of using a half ton platform for a sport truck. Go down a size & get rid over 1000 lbs of excess weight. An LS3 (or I suppose since its a truck ... L92) Colorado will have a similar power to weight ratio as an LSA Silverado. You can already get a 5.3L V8 in those trucks. They could pull some other drivetrain components from the L92 Silverado to keep it durable yet cheap.

Better yet ... use the Canyon & call it a Syclone

ShnOmac · 06-19-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Better yet ... use the Canyon & call it a Syclone

One pretty quick little pickup!

I can see the draw of the full size sport truck though... hence what I drive now!

You get the draw of a full size truck but top it off with a touch of sporty. For me its a pretty damn good combo!
I would love to see a Silverado with a LSA and topped off with AWD. That one be a fun truck to drive!

big hammer · 06-19-2011, 10:48 PM

i agree totally-- but give me options. either a reg cab shorty or a 4 door 4x4 because i have kids--- and NOT AWD! i want to be able to put it in 2wd and roast the tires!

King Sun · 06-19-2011, 11:04 PM

tahoe ss or bust. I remember reading motor trend when I was elementry school seeing the prototype.

*Milk 1027* · 06-19-2011, 11:36 PM

Tahoe SS

SSRich · 06-20-2011, 05:35 PM

here is a concept they had

CamaroSkooter · 06-20-2011, 05:46 PM

I just don't like lowered trucks. If I want a fast vehicle, I'll use my Camaro. A truck should be for towing/hauling/off-roading.

But, I fully understand there's a big segment of car-buyers out there who like the lowered street/strip truck thing. I just never was able to understand the appeal, is all.

Mikes SS · 06-20-2011, 06:19 PM

The 454ss of the mid to late 90's were really bad ass trucks!!

06-19-2011, 08:44 PM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Hey GM! How about a new Silverado SS? And not an extended cab all wheel drive boat anchor. I would love a regular cab rear wheel drive Silverado packing an LSA. I saw a sweet early 2000s Lightning earlier today and it gave me an itch.

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I never could understand the notion of using a half ton platform for a sport truck. Go down a size & get rid over 1000 lbs of excess weight. An LS3 (or I suppose since its a truck ... L92) Colorado will have a similar power to weight ratio as an LSA Silverado. You can already get a 5.3L V8 in those trucks. They could pull some other drivetrain components from the L92 Silverado to keep it durable yet cheap. Better yet ... use the Canyon & call it a Syclone __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

06-19-2011, 10:48 PM	#9
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	i agree totally-- but give me options. either a reg cab shorty or a 4 door 4x4 because i have kids--- and NOT AWD! i want to be able to put it in 2wd and roast the tires! __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

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knowitman Camaro fan since birth Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 470 View My Garage	I would love to see Ford come back with the Lightning. I wanted one of those trucks so badly back in the day.

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King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	tahoe ss or bust. I remember reading motor trend when I was elementry school seeing the prototype.

06-19-2011, 11:36 PM	#11
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SSRich Drives: 1967 camaroSS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: va Posts: 239	here is a concept they had Attached Images

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CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I just don't like lowered trucks. If I want a fast vehicle, I'll use my Camaro. A truck should be for towing/hauling/off-roading. But, I fully understand there's a big segment of car-buyers out there who like the lowered street/strip truck thing. I just never was able to understand the appeal, is all. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

06-20-2011, 06:19 PM	#14
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	The 454ss of the mid to late 90's were really bad ass trucks!!

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