The annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas is just around the corner, once again promising a long list of debuts and top-shelf custom builds. Among these is a new Chevy Silverado inspired by the legendary Burt Reynolds film Smokey and the Bandit. The new Smokey and the Bandit Silverado is sponsored by by Toyo tires, partnering with Saleen Automotive, Inc. and Legendary Concepts from Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Based on a 2021 Chevy Silverado RST Crew Cab model, the new Smokey and the Bandit Silverado is fully customized from tip to tail, equipped with a bespoke widebody kit, new aero components, new wheels, and an upgraded interior.
The original Smokey and the Bandit was released in 1977, and featured another General Motors vehicle, specifically a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, which was finished in black with gold detailing and a rubber-burning V8 engine. As such, the new Smokey and the Bandit Silverado keeps each of these attributes intact, but applies them to a Crew Cab pickup truck.
Up front, we spot a large splitter jutting out from the lower bumper, plus bronze and gold outlining the various intakes and scoops littered around the fascia. Large multi-spoke wheels are mounted in the corners, while a sizable spoiler was added the edge of the bed.
The engine spec is also pretty impressive. Lurking under the hood is an upgraded 5.3L V8 engine. Toyo tires states this is the L83, although it is more likely the L84. The engine was blueprinted and topped with a new Magnusen DI supercharger kit, which boosts output to an impressive 700 horsepower, well above the factory rating of 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm.
Complementary upgrades include a full Magnaflow exhaust system, Brembo’s Monoblock 8-piston 4D braking kit, and Toyo Proxes ST III tires.
The new Smokey and the Bandit Silverado will strut its stuff at SEMA next week. GM Authority will be on the show grounds, so stay tuned. In the meantime, subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevy Silverado news, Chevy news, GM-related SEMA news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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I still don’t like the Transformer design of this truck, but not bad
Super cool. Can’t wait to show mines off.
Beautiful and Aggressive looking Tough Truck. That could park in my garage ANYTIME.
Great looking truck awesome tribute vehicle… This what the Bandit would drive these days!
What a beast ,mean az.
I just don’t get it; trying to make a vehicle that’s about as aerodynamic as a brick—IT’S A TRUCK—look like a C8 Corvette. Saleen should have stuck to building modified Mustangs, something at which that company is really good.
Hey Zeus the original bandit trans am was also a brick… Just with curves that did nothing for aero.
Are you blind, or just stupid?
smh @ some of the moronic statements posted on this site.
Go somewhere else if the comments bother you that much.
Get lost, chump. I’ll post what I want, when I want, where I want.
Be so much sweeter as a single cab.. GM I’m begging you to give us a late model 454SS… or a 632SS.. America needs a GM built badass single cab again.. isn’t there one of yall that know it in yr soul that dropping single cab production was a mistake??.. Call me I’ll design one for free, don’t even have to pay me..
I agree a SS is what I’m waiting for ( hopefully soon ) bigger cab is ok! just want 2 wheel drive, lowered and big engine !!!
I see it has dual snow scoops in front, just in time for winter.😄
The bandit would not be caught dead in a four door soccer dad truck.
What’s the top speed with toyos tires 🤔
What happens to big block engine that the motor for CC truck
Must be a ford guy.
Does it have a CB Radio too? 10-4?
Regular Cab short bed all the way. They did extended cab on last SS and that kinda fizzled.
WOW. I love it. The ground effects and all. Since GM did not answer the call to the Raptor and the TRX, Saleen did.
SCA Performance had the 421 Silverado much like this.
Awesome truck I love the motor and had the same tires on my SUV now Toyo Proxes great- SUV and truck tires performance tires directionals too
Nice truck gotta love that power
Do you know if this has anything to do with the “Bandit Truck” built by a local atlanta company? It was on display at Summit Racing last year…
Is this some kind of joke? That truck is as ugly as a mud fence.
LMAO @ anyone who thinks that thing looks good.
When you’ve got CHEVY’S POWER HOUSE Under the hood who the HELL needs areodynamics! A brick will fly no matter how it’s forced to be moved! Thrown etc. Besides if you’re worried about aerodynamics obviously you can’t afford the fuel! Stay to the compactor you maybe driving! Or walk! Either way EAT THE DUST! FEEL THE BREEZE! CUZ ITS LEAD FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE “F—‘N WAY!!!!
You’re a moron.