Imagine if components from the mighty 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 found their way to a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Now, imagine no more, because that’s exactly what we see with the 2014 Silverado Cheyenne Concept.
While the 6.2L L86 EcoTec3 V8Â with its 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque remains untouched, the Silverado Cheyenne Concept benefits from an improved power-to-weight ratio, shedding 200 pounds from a basic 4,503-pound 2014 Silverado regular cab with a 6’6″ bed and 5.3L V8, meaning that the weight drops to 4,303 pounds. Notably, a Silverado regular cab is not currently offered with the 6.2L engine, but Chevrolet is at least showing us that they’re aware of that fact with the Silverado Cheyenne Concept.
To help get the weight down, the Cheyenne Concept features carbon fiber front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and tailgate. The weight-loss program also called for a trailer hitch deletion, spare tire deletion, removal of the center console, and the integration of an aluminum driveshaft and composite rear leaf springs. Meanwhile, aerodynamic enhancements are found both front and back, with an integrated rear spoiler on the tailgate, and a Camaro Z/28-inspired extractor vent on the hood.
The 2014 Camaro Z/28 cues don’t stop there. Also added were the Camaro Z/28 Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, which — besides decreasing stopping distance — also help save weight since the carbon ceramic-matrix rotors are significantly lighter than conventional steel rotors. You probably also noticed that the Cheyenne is sporting the same minimalist aluminum wheels as the Z/28. What you can’t see from the initial photos, however, is that the Silverado Cheyenne Concept also has Recaro sport seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel.
For years, advocates of performance trucks have been clamoring for a new Silverado SS, and this bossed up SEMA show truck could very well be a look into the future. Let’s hope such a truck comes to fruition.
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A bit of a highly optioned (read: priced) Ford Tremor competitor concept. I like it, but I’d rather see a sport truck come in the form of the Colorado. Slightly better in the size and weight department.
3.6TT engine producing the same 420hp as the CTS
2″ lower than standard
alloy rims
street tires – even a high performance all season like the Conti DWS, or Bridge Potenza, or Micheline P/S
slotted rotors with ceramics
‘sport’ grille/front fascia and power dome/ aggressive hood
more sport style bucket seats (lumbar and bolster ass-grabbingness)
hell even paddle shifters would be something for a sport-street truck
good sounding exhaust with a true twin tip (side exit ahead of rear tires on either side?!)
I too would also like to see a Colorado sport truck. Same goes for a hardcore off-road truck. The idea of one is more appealing to me than a Silverado variant.
Finally, something to be excited about in the truck world. Build it GM.
Nice looking pickup I think. Be nice to buy used one. Have any
Personally for me, the truck needs HIDs, twin hood extractors (on each power dome) quad exhausts (even though I like the exhaust on it already.) And I would have put the 427 on it and at least 3.73s on the rear end.
A man can only dream… But I really hope a version of this truck makes it into production. We need to beat the Ford Tremor!
I like your ideas.
Not sure about deleting the center console from a customer viewpoint but like some of the other attributes such as the wheels.
I still think the front appearance needs a more severe makeover. I wouldn’t want the grille to be mistaken for a work truck grille. I know that it’s a “family” styling cue, but get rid of the center bar and open up the styling possibilities.
Edit: not sure why this didn’t go as a reply to you Manoli.
Give Chevy the sport truck and GMC a ZR2 Canyon offroader.
ZR2, like that offered on the S10 can be lifted, wider stance, skid plates. Give it integrated brush guard grille, a pre-runner appearance in the fenders, tires offset. Maybe that rubberized flooring instead of carpet for easy mud cleaning. Instead of the fancy 3.6TT that I suggested for the Colorado street/sport truck, offer the diesel or N/A 3.6L in this truck, put the cost savings of not having a twin turbo engine elsewhere on the truck; beefing up suspension and drive-train components to handle abuse. Have easy plug and play accessibility for KC style trail lights or light bars or winch.
Each truck could be the halo model, both could even be priced close to one another, but both would clearly appeal to very different buyer needs.
I think Chevy has done a great job with the new 2014 Silverado and I think this Cheyenne concept is a great idea, however, I think there are some options Chevy should add to the line-up.
First off, make the 6.2 liter V8 available in the WT and LT trim levels. I understand that the 6.2 is suppose to be premium option, but I think a lot of people that use these trucks for heavy work would appreciate not having to buy an LTZ or High Country to get that power. (Then again, I’m not sure what the sales reports say and this could possibly steal sales away from the Heavy Duty models, but I think it would help 1500 sales more than hurt HD sales)
Second, make an SS model. This Cheyenne concept is a great idea for that. The rule for the SS is to make it only with the 6.2 liter V8, regular cab, and 2WD. Make it a full on race inspired truck.
Third, add a Sport model to the line-up. The formula for this model would be simple, basically an LT model with monochrome grill, bumpers, and trim and standard 20″ rims. This model would be available in all cab and bed lengths, with 2WD or 4WD, 6.2 liter V8 option, and the option of the Z71 package. This model would geared towards two types of customers; customers who want a more sport inspired Silverado without the full race inspired SS and customers who would prefer a monochrome look rather than chrome. If Chevy doesn’t make this model, they should at least add a monochrome (body-color) grille, bumper, and trim package to the LT model line because I know there are a lot of customers that prefer the monochrome look to the chrome; which is also why Ford and Ram offer these options.
Well lots of these Ideas are cool but does anyone have a clue how much this truck would be as it is with a more expensive TT V6 etc.
Right now this truck as it is would start near $50K. Just look at how much they got for the last SS truck and see what I mean.
I would like to see this truck but also a standard short bed where you can option the larger V8 and a sport suspension and you could finish the truck with what ever else you want.
Same on the Colorado where a 320 HP V6 with a ZQ8 suspension package could be optioned. Might even option a Turbo 4 with around 290-300 HP here too.
I like these trucks but if the price is near a C7 or more I can live with my daily beater and just put the C7 in my garage for nice days.
The appeal of the sport trucks have always been affordability and the ability to build what you want with the aftermarket. Give us this model but also one we can buy cheaper and build.
6.2L is available in wt and lt. First buy a wt or lt. then buy a 6.2L L86 engine part #12657206. Oh yeah some assembly required.
WOW , now they’re talking . Lighter weight ,sleek design that features subtle features like the small upturned corner of the front bumper that is mirrored on each end of the door and rear bumper . This enhances the visual impact where your eyes follow the flow of the side of the vehicle and it diminishes the impact of the somewhat unsightly squarish wheel well openings . The only feature that GM will probably not address for some years is the massive grill . This fist in the wind thing that is the rage need not be so important . You can achieve more excitement and sales by a more minimized but bold grill area . Ford and Ram already are doing it , except the Ford 250 , 350 work truck , this trend will see more streamlining and enhanced customer appeal .
Here just do this.
Offer a version with the same ride height, same size wheels and tires, body colored grille and make the larger engine an options. We can take care of the rest based on what we can afford.
Really read what they are putting on this here for SEMA and really think about the cost! Trucks were the affordable performance package but this one is in Corvette/Z/28 territory.
Yes Chevy will try to get as much profit as possible out of this truck by putting it in the $50k price range, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s going to buy a Corvette over it. The ZL1 is up there in the Corvettes price range but that doesn’t stop sales. It’s a nitch market.
Slim chance anything that even resembles this truck would make it to production. Based on recent GM performance vehicles, even if they did offer something, it would be very expensive and very limited availability. Almost like someone has re-defined “bang for the buck”? You want performance? Be prepared to pay for it!
Also, At the 2006 SEMA show, GM showed a Silverado 427. I was there, it was sweet! Reg. cab, short bed, LS7, 6 spd., etc…. That package never made it anywhere close to production, just a show vehicle.
lol why is it that people think it is only price that drives market segment? I’m going to buy a transport truck for $200,000, no on second thought I’ll get a Gallardo. A truck priced at $50k isn’t competing with a two-seater sports coupe. Is a truck priced at $25k competing with a Cruze?
Like it! So the El Camino is dead, maybe this will fill the void!! Would like to see it with the 427 though????
You could probably buy a base truck & do it yourself for way less money than what GM is going to ask for it (if they make it at all)
Please make it!
Well simply look around at the last SS truck and ask how many were sold. It was a flop.
The Raptor on the other hand is more than a sports package for handling and does not compete in any auto class. Might be something for everyone to learn from.
Even the large Dodge sports trucks have little volume due to price.
What is the estimated price of the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne Concept?
This truck would be extremely overpriced, and it would never be close to what ford has done with the f150 w the coyote motor supercharged and the price it comes at. It would be more cost effective to order a single cab 2 wheel drive truck with a 6.2 in it and slap all the aftermarket goodies on it. Or order the same truck with a V6 drivetrain and rip it all out and sell the drivetrain online and build a monster drivetrain… could find a donor ZR1/ZL1 drivetrain … possibilities are endless… just don’t look to GM for it, they gone woke and think there’s a future in electric.