It would seem that, by now, Chevrolet has announced all models and variants of the all-new 2019 Silverado. Alas, a 2019 Silverado ZR2 isn’t one of them, so we decided to pen one ourselves.
Our version of Chevy’s Ford Raptor fighter features a galore of upgrades envisioned to make the full-size truck as capable off road as possible. We started with new front and rear bumpers that enable high approach and departure angles, added ZR2-style beadlock wheels, a wider track facilitated by wider fenders, a higher ground clearance, and functional skid plates. Interestingly, the aggressive new face of the 2019 Silverado works extremely well with the more aggressive front bumper treatment.
Aesthetic upgrades include roof-mounted marker lights, a box-mounted sport bar, along with black and/or body-color accents in place of bright chrome elements. As one would expect, ZR2 logos adorn the front grille, front fenders, and the rear-most edge of the box.
We’d say that the end result is a truck that slots above way above the new-for-2019 Silverado TrailBoss and Colorado ZR2, with sufficient capability to back up its strong looks. And though such a truck is not in the cards just yet, we’re holding out hope that Chevy finally makes a Raptor-fighting Silverado ZR2 sooner rather than later.
Comments
With the LT4 and 10-Speed please!
I might also look nothing like this too.
I expect a more comprehensive package on the full size as the price would permit it. The Colorado is capped as people will only pay so much for a small truck. $45k is about the upper limit right now.
IE: full fenders not just flares etc would be more in line as they can increase the cost much like Ford does on the Raptor.
That is if they even do one.
I don’t really care for the box mounted sport bars myself…The rest of the truck however is just flat out awesome! And with that bumper and front fenders you solved the ugly air scoop curtain/drop down fender into bumper issue that IMO just ruins the front end on these. This full bumper and normal looking fenders makes that front end look like a real Chevy again. The best looking since the 67-72’s… I Love it!!
Do we get a regular cab model too?
Whatever the engine or transmission.. there’s little doubt that if Chevy decides to bring the Silverado ZR2 to production, there will be a market for the truck.
DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!! IT NEEDS A V8 THOUGH, NO TURBO 4, NONE OF THAT CRAP!!! LT4 & 10-SPEED AUTO. NEEDS TO FIGHT WITH THE RAPTOR AND THE TRX!!!!
I think you guys could of use the trailboss to do the rendering
Front has Camaro redesign look cues!
Without 600 plus hp to compete, the shell is worthless… nice but using a stock 6.2 is not enough.
GM needs to get serious.
When purchase the 2019 Silverado by next Spring, this would not be my choice configuration, but overall the truck does look good.
I don’t think the artist who made these realizes that the wheel wells are not circular…