Back in the early ‘90s, if it was a speed-stuffed pickup you were after, the original GMC Syclone was the way to go. With its turbocharged V6 engine and AWD grip, the Syclone could sprint to 60 mph in the low-four-second range, running with (and beating) the top sports cars of its day, including the then-current Chevrolet Corvette. Now, we’re reimagining this enthusiast favorite with the following GM Authority rendering.
Per usual, it bears mentioning that we created this modern GMC Syclone rendering purely for fun, as General Motors currently has no plans to actually produce such a model. That said, we’re sure our readers will appreciate laying their eyeballs on this modernized cult classic.
As expected, we based our GMC Syclone rendering on the current second-gen GMC Canyon pickup, while adding a variety of go-fast styling bits to justify the nameplate. This includes a restyled front fascia, including a new black grille insert with thin, red GMC lettering. There’s also new intakes between the grille and lower fascia section, while the fog lamps were replaced with additional intakes.
Black trim is used throughout, including around the windows, while our modern GMC Syclone rides on new turbine-style wheels with a silver finish. The stance is lower and wider than before thanks to new suspension and pumped-up fenders. We also added fresh Syclone badging in the doors, and red calipers can be seen under the silver rollers.
The modern-day GMC Syclone would also come with a dual exhaust treatment (routed to the sides) and clear tail lamps. What’s more, if such a model did come to market, we would love to see it rocking a supercharged version of the 3.6L V6 LGZ engine. We’ve seen such configurations make anywhere between 500 to 600 horsepower.
2021 GMC Syclone by Specialty Vehicle Engineering
It’s also worth noting that Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SV) is already offering a modernized GMC Syclone with a 750-horsepower supercharged 5.3L V8 L83 engine under the hood, plus all the requisite styling upgrades to match.
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Comments
The Syclone looks great but a Typhoon would be easier to justify.
looks good…
as long as it moves…
Not long ago there were a lot of lowered mini trucks. Tastes change. Now the higher the better. (Not me, though) At least make the suspension an option.
Mini trucks have made a comeback and yes mainstream is into raised but lowered is still the big deal. Go to the many Truckin’ shows and you’ll see Low is Still the king.
Get rid of the back two doors. Makes it look big and ugly for a performance vehicle.
Practicality is out for this type of truck.
Short cab, short bed provides form over function.
Love the Bronco 2 door. Instant head turner.
Specialty vehicles like this should be made in smaller numbers for the purists who crave styling over utility.
The power would be nice but I would be happy with the slammed appearance. A modern day Extreme package would be much more practical.
I WANT ONE…I SOLD MY ZL1 CAMARO DUE BACK TROUBLE BUT I CAN GET IN AND OUT OF MY TRUCK FINE.
The modern syclone is the way to go people!
I say awesome! Build them.
Battery powered syclone, First in line for me to buy!