Chevrolet
Bruin Fleetside
With an 8-foot wide bed and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 18,000 lbs., Chevrolet's new Bruin medium-duty truck should have no trouble satisfying the needs of its intended commercial truck customers.
Under the hood rests GM's new 6.6-liter Duramax diesel that cranks out 300 horsepower and 520 ft-lbs. of torque. The all-new Allison five-speed automatic takes cares of the shifting and offers electronically controlled power take-off capability for on the job equipment power.
Chevrolet set out to make its first-ever fleetside dually not only functional, but comfortable as well. The interior features leather driver and passenger seats with air-ride suspension, dual sunroofs, driver and passenger airbags, and a redesigned instrument cluster for improved readability. The turning radius has also been improved for easier handling in tight quarters and a 100-gallon fuel tank should assure few trips to the gas station.
Although only a concept, the Bruin is a good indication of where Chevrolet is heading with their line of commercial trucks. With the recent introduction of their heavy-duty Silverados, and now the Bruin, Chevrolet has built a formidable truck lineup that can serve just about anyone's towing and hauling needs.
Camaro 302
To commemorate the original Z-28 Camaro, Chevrolet unveiled a fourth-generation F-body powered by a wicked 435-horsepower 302 V8 that would make any '67 Z owner proud.
Based on the current LS-1 motor, the powerplant makes use of LS-6 heads, custom-built pistons and rods, and a high flow intake to make sure the high-revving engine can breathe properly. All that power is directed through a T-56 six-speed gearbox that turns a custom carbon fiber driveshaft connected to a heavy-duty axle assembly with 4.10 gears.
The chassis has been stiffened with Hotchkiss springs, sway bars, rear control arms, panhard bar and strut tower brace. Koni double adjustable shocks, Baer Racing 14-inch cross-drilled brake rotors and PBR calipers help keep things under control when the big pedal stays down a little too long.
Unfortunately, with the death of the Camaro imminent, this fire-breathing 302 only signifies what could have been rather that what might be coming down the road.
Pontiac
Grand Prix G8
It wasn't the one with the biggest crowds, or the flashiest paint job, but the G8 was certainly one of GM's most intriguing concepts. Why? Because even with its available supercharged V6 and capable chassis, the current Grand Prix just doesn't have enough hustle to compete with the world's finest two-door coupes. But add the G8's 350-horsepower V8 and all-wheel-drive system to the mix and the story begins to change a bit. Throw on a set of 19-inch wheels, drop it an inch, and add 13-inch cross-drilled brake rotors and now you're talking about a sport coupe that can wipe the floor with just about anything.
Of course, Pontiac doesn't have crates full of 19-inch wheels and cross-drilled rotors laying around the engineering center, but they do have plenty of power-packed V8s and the Versatrak all-wheel-drive system at their disposal. Throw in a T-56 six-speed tranny from the soon to be departed Firebird and Pontiac would have the hottest sport coupe on the market this side of an M3.
Buick
GNX
In commemoration, or should we say reverence, to the tire-shredding beast that was the '87 Regal GNX, Buick commissioned this updated version of the former street king.
The previous model made 300 horsepower using turbo technology while the new version relies on a modified supercharged V6 to produce identical numbers. Additional parts include a custom intercooler, a one-off cold air induction system, custom headers and a Borla muffler.
The sinister look is achieved by dropping the car an inch and a half, adding 18-inch HRE wheels with 255/45ZR16 Michelin tires, giving it a black-on-black paint scheme, and topping it off with a menacing hood scoop.
Although the lines of the current Regal keep this new GNX from being as intimidating as its predecessor, the sleeper disposition and more refined nature would likely make this GNX as popular as the last one.
Bruin Fleetside
With an 8-foot wide bed and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 18,000 lbs., Chevrolet's new Bruin medium-duty truck should have no trouble satisfying the needs of its intended commercial truck customers.
Under the hood rests GM's new 6.6-liter Duramax diesel that cranks out 300 horsepower and 520 ft-lbs. of torque. The all-new Allison five-speed automatic takes cares of the shifting and offers electronically controlled power take-off capability for on the job equipment power.
Chevrolet set out to make its first-ever fleetside dually not only functional, but comfortable as well. The interior features leather driver and passenger seats with air-ride suspension, dual sunroofs, driver and passenger airbags, and a redesigned instrument cluster for improved readability. The turning radius has also been improved for easier handling in tight quarters and a 100-gallon fuel tank should assure few trips to the gas station.
Although only a concept, the Bruin is a good indication of where Chevrolet is heading with their line of commercial trucks. With the recent introduction of their heavy-duty Silverados, and now the Bruin, Chevrolet has built a formidable truck lineup that can serve just about anyone's towing and hauling needs.
Camaro 302
To commemorate the original Z-28 Camaro, Chevrolet unveiled a fourth-generation F-body powered by a wicked 435-horsepower 302 V8 that would make any '67 Z owner proud.
Based on the current LS-1 motor, the powerplant makes use of LS-6 heads, custom-built pistons and rods, and a high flow intake to make sure the high-revving engine can breathe properly. All that power is directed through a T-56 six-speed gearbox that turns a custom carbon fiber driveshaft connected to a heavy-duty axle assembly with 4.10 gears.
The chassis has been stiffened with Hotchkiss springs, sway bars, rear control arms, panhard bar and strut tower brace. Koni double adjustable shocks, Baer Racing 14-inch cross-drilled brake rotors and PBR calipers help keep things under control when the big pedal stays down a little too long.
Unfortunately, with the death of the Camaro imminent, this fire-breathing 302 only signifies what could have been rather that what might be coming down the road.
Pontiac
Grand Prix G8
It wasn't the one with the biggest crowds, or the flashiest paint job, but the G8 was certainly one of GM's most intriguing concepts. Why? Because even with its available supercharged V6 and capable chassis, the current Grand Prix just doesn't have enough hustle to compete with the world's finest two-door coupes. But add the G8's 350-horsepower V8 and all-wheel-drive system to the mix and the story begins to change a bit. Throw on a set of 19-inch wheels, drop it an inch, and add 13-inch cross-drilled brake rotors and now you're talking about a sport coupe that can wipe the floor with just about anything.
Of course, Pontiac doesn't have crates full of 19-inch wheels and cross-drilled rotors laying around the engineering center, but they do have plenty of power-packed V8s and the Versatrak all-wheel-drive system at their disposal. Throw in a T-56 six-speed tranny from the soon to be departed Firebird and Pontiac would have the hottest sport coupe on the market this side of an M3.
Buick
GNX
In commemoration, or should we say reverence, to the tire-shredding beast that was the '87 Regal GNX, Buick commissioned this updated version of the former street king.
The previous model made 300 horsepower using turbo technology while the new version relies on a modified supercharged V6 to produce identical numbers. Additional parts include a custom intercooler, a one-off cold air induction system, custom headers and a Borla muffler.
The sinister look is achieved by dropping the car an inch and a half, adding 18-inch HRE wheels with 255/45ZR16 Michelin tires, giving it a black-on-black paint scheme, and topping it off with a menacing hood scoop.
Although the lines of the current Regal keep this new GNX from being as intimidating as its predecessor, the sleeper disposition and more refined nature would likely make this GNX as popular as the last one.
Add A Comment »