For those GMC Syclone fans out there lusting after a new generation of the famed high-performance pickup, it’s looking like New Jersey-based tuner Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) is about to deliver in a major way.
For those of you out there who may be unaware, the original GMC Syclone was produced in 1991 as a go-faster variant of the GMC Sonoma, featuring the turbocharged 4.3L V6 LB4 engine with 280 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The combo catapulted the pickup to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, and down the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph.
Now, SVE is bringing the nameplate back with a tuned GMC Canyon, essentially creating its own high-powered 2021 GMC Syclone.
This isn’t the first time SVE has dabbled in making a modern Syclone. The tuner debuted a 455-horse Canyon last year complete with Syclone badging, upgraded suspension, and new styling. However, this latest version one-ups the preceding vehicle by replacing the predecessor’s 455-horsepower V6 with a supercharged V8 making upwards 750 horsepower. All that output is routed to the ground by way of all-wheel drive, which means this new GMC Syclone should have the right stuff to satisfy modern performance junkies.
Unfortunately, details on SVE’s latest Canyon-based 2021 GMC Syclone are few and far between, with the tuner simply posting a few teaser videos to its social media outlets. Nevertheless, we do see some black Syclone badging on the tailgate, plus a pair of black exhaust tips. We’re also loving the sound this thing makes when it starts, with a deep rumble that promises plenty of excitement from the go-pedal.
Check out the video below to hear it for yourself.
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Live to dream.. potential engine kit for the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette because while 750 hp in a GMC Canyon is sweet, such an engine belongs in the C8 Corvette as then these guys will really make a name for themselves.
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That would be great. However I hope they do something about that awful interior. Those seats are inferior. I’m currently driving a 2008 TBSS and am wondering about all that horsepower with that stock AWD drive train.
I agree with omega talon or in the ESCALADE !!!!!!
Why are there so many higher HP trucks stock and aftermarket but 90% are four door trucks. Stupid.
I’m with you. Want 2dr coupes and trucks. However ‘they’ won’t produce anything that doesn’t sell a million units. Leaves lots of creative on the floor. Sad….
Wish they still made the S series trucks, this one will be a beast no doubt, would be cool to see a Typhoon as well, it’s still hard to believe that 1991 was almost 30 yrs ago!