The first-generation GMC Syclone is a classic, rocking sports car levels of performance, stuffed into a pickup truck body style. Well-kept examples of the first-gen Syclone are highly sought-after by collectors, but what about those enthusiasts that want all the charms of the original Syclone, plus the performance and refinement of today? For folks like that, Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has a solution with its new 2021 GMC Syclone.
SVE has been teasing this thing for a while now, but recently unveiled the new pickup in all its glory. Let’s hit the big numbers first. This super truck is tuned to produce 750 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque, all thanks to a blown 5.3L V8 L83 engine. The ‘eight was blueprinted and fitted with a race-spec rotating assembly, which includes a forged 1538MV twisted steel crankshaft. There’s also forged H-beam rods, forged aluminum pistons, and modified heads, plus head and main studs from ARP.
It’s a beefy combo, which makes sense considering the 2021 GMC Syclone’s centrifugal supercharger, which was developed by SVE. The blower sends boost through an air-to-water intercooler, while spent gasses are piped through a custom steel exhaust and high-flow cats
With so much power on tap, SVE wisely keeps this thing pinned down thanks to full-time AWD, similar to the original GMC Syclone.
All that goodness is stuffed into a 2021 GMC Canyon in an extended cab / short bed body configuration. The exterior mimics the original Syclone with black paint and red badging. A prominent “Syclone” script was added to the doors, and there are red brake calipers hiding under a set of curvaceous rims. Even the wheels get some styling that’s reminiscent of the original super truck.
Moving inside, SVE is offering optional leather seating in two factory colors, including with red and white stitching on black seats, and black and white stitching on Cocoa Dune seats.
Critically, SVE is gonna make just 50 examples of its new 2021 GMC Syclone. Note that the blown V8 engine is not emissions legal in California.
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Comments
These guys probably bought a 2020 C8 Corvette and tried shoehorning the supercharger into the engine compartment without any luck; now, they’re stuck with the R&D time in building their supercharged V8 engine and need to stick it into some GM vehicle.
OMG !!! North of 65k AFTER the cost of the host vehicle?????
Only a guy/gal with more money than sense would buy one, plus they don’t even offer a crew cab.
Just stupid
I wish SVE would have stuck with the original recipe and start a regular cab then put enough horsepower in it to be 50 states legal, I hope it’s not over $50K if so Good Luck unless you got 50 Fools already lined up
what do you get for 50k these days
$50K..??? They wouldn’t be able to build em fast enough.
This thing’s gotta be closer to $100K.
And they’ll still be sold out…quick!
And how much?
It’s about time they brought the cyclone back. I like to see it go against the new ford lightning. The GM truck looks good.
These trucks are definitely awesome, but they are very pricey. There is a Chevy dealership near Carlisle, PA that had a handful of the 2020 650hp variants and they were $70-80k. This 2021 750hp model will obviously be even more. I’ll stick with my C7 Grand Sport.
Exactly that is the problem. For the price of this you have so many other great choices for less. I expect this one will be just under $90K.
Really cool truck but I would rather have a C8 new.
Agreed. And to add, I made a mistake in my first comment. The 2020 Syclone was a SC’d 3.6L V6 making 455hp, so this 2021 may be even more than what I had originally thought. $$$
The drive train is more than I would want or need but, I like the lowered stance? What did they do to suspension for upgrades? Are factory warranties voided?
The truck is bad ass no doubt despite all the sceptics. But it will be unattainable by the average working class. I’ll just have to keep modifying my Suburban until I get close to this performance and call it the day.
Some of these comments are really dumb. It’s a awesome vehicle.
In the first place the C8 doesn’t even offer the 5.3L engine, so that blows your statement out of your water!
I agree… Company makes a sweet performance truck that will no doubt be quickly sold out and people just want to complain and be so critical of everything. Grab the 8 cylinder performance vehicles while you can because I think the V8 engine will be limited in production before too long.
I had a friend who’s dad had an original Syclone and Typhoon 20 years ago and they were beasts. I’d love one of these in my garage!
I want one! Super truck just sounds exciting! Alas, I also want a C8. My C4 has been receiving multiple repairs lately and has spent more time in the garage than on the road.
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Thanks for reading Pete, we appreciate you!
The guy who wants a 6 must have peeflaps.without a thumping 8 it’s a turd
Now GM, put the 5.3 in the next Canyon and get it closer to 400hp versus what it’s currently rated at in the Sierra. Make it available in the AT4 package with similar options as the Sierra AT4 and I’ll get in line.
And keep the price around $50k.
Overall the performance package is awesome for this particular truck, though for the exterior they could have replaced the Stock Taillights for some Smoked Out ones.
I’m wondering about that transfer case and front diff for the AWD set up. I’ve got a ’08 TBSS AWD and am sure it wouldn’t take that kind of power. What are thy using?
David, I have a Silverado SS 60 HO with
Over 500 hp GM AWD NEVER BROKE IT
YET AFTER 3 YEARS, STREET , DRAG RACING AT LOCAL TRACK.
And it will need all that pony power with the ugly ass FLAT front end
If you build it ,they will come.
Excited about the return but wish it had a little more attention paid to a better ground effects package. I feel it just looks naked on the sides.
It says “Supercharged” on a not supercharger, lol.
Nice looking truck. Worst thing about this truck is it makes me hope for an updated Typhoon. I currently have a 93 Typhoon and love it! Back in the day I emailed gm repeatedly to make an updated one.
These people are complain because the truck they drive is a Ford, dodge, or some piece of foreign crap that no body wants but them!! Get your self a
REAL TRUCK, GM !
There’s a Ford dealer out there putting together base model F-150 with the V8 700 horse for 40 grand beat that!
If you’re only going to produce 50 of them, can you at least make the hood, grill, bumper, and all the other unique parts available to the public? I’d like the opportunity to create my own bad ass truck!
Will you be able to buy this at any dealership? And what’s the price tag on this 80k truck?
How about a new SS Silverado ?
My AWD 2003 Is coming up on 200k and needs replacement.
I want a full size truck
I love it but with only 50 going to be built that puts price out of the normal man’s price, please make the parts available so it can build one cause I won’t be able to buy on
The truck looks awesome, being a new truck with awesome hp and custom interior.., HELL YES ILL GET IN LINE TO BUY ONE .. it’s no different than the money spent on other hobbies ( bass boat, ), it’s all up to the individual so as for me YES SIR I’m all in
Dos anyone know what kind of suspension is under this Typhoon? Dropped spindles/lowered springs in front? Dropped leafs /Short shackle hangers in rear??
Thanks
Greg Davis