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THE NEW CHEVY SILVERADO EV ZR2 RACE TRUCK CONCEPT IS THE 800+ KW BEAST WE NEED.

Published: 2025-03-06 15:49:55 Last Updated: 2025-03-06 16:03:38

The Chevy Silverado name has been synonymous with power, durability, and performance since its debut in 1999. However, the Silverado’s roots go even deeper - it was the successor to the Chevrolet C/K series, which had been Chevy’s go-to full-size pickup since the 1960s. Over the past 25 years, the Silverado has evolved through four generations, with dozens of variants tailored for everything from heavy-duty work to off-road adventure. It quickly became one of America’s best-selling trucks, consistently ranking as the second-best-selling pickup in the U.S., only behind the Ford F-Series. The introduction of the ZR2 trim in recent years pushed the Silverado even further, giving off-road enthusiasts a factory-built performance truck ready for extreme conditions. Now, with the Silverado EV, Chevy is ushering in a new era of electric truck capability - without sacrificing the toughness that made the Silverado a legend. And now, Chevrolet has taken its off-road dominance to the next level with the reveal of the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept at the legendary Mint 400. This all-electric beast isn’t just for show - it’s set to compete in one of the toughest off-road races in the world, piloted by Chad Hall as part of the Hall Racing team. It joins a proven lineup that includes the Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 race trucks. “There is no better proving ground to test the limits of our vehicles than competitive racing,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “The Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept, which uses 98% GM production parts, showcases some of the best of Chevrolet to produce a beyond-capable pickup to tackle a challenging race of the Mint 400’s magnitude.” While still a concept, the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck stays true to Chevy’s ZR2 DNA, packing serious off-road hardware:
✅ Lifted suspension with off-road tuning for superior performance on rough terrain
✅ Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve dampers offering 13+ inches of front and rear wheel travel
✅ Locking differentials for maximum traction in extreme conditions
✅ Underbody skid plates for added protection against rocky terrain

At its core, the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck is an off-road powerhouse. It runs on GM’s cutting-edge tri-motor electric propulsion system, producing a staggering 1,100 horsepower and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. Combine that with 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tyres, and you have a race-ready machine that more than lives up to the ZR2 badge. Chevy’s engineers will be embedded with the Chad Hall Racing team throughout the race, gathering valuable real-world data that will be applied to future production models, performance parts, and accessories. Chevy already offers more than 44 off-road performance parts for customers looking to enhance their production trucks. “Working with the Chevy engineers is always a good day at the office,” said Chad Hall. “What we learn from racing is applied to vehicles consumers can buy. An off-road race like The Mint 400 is equivalent to a lifetime of vehicle wear and tear.” Hall Racing has been competing with Chevy since 2017, when they first entered a stock production class with a Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Since then, they’ve finished 53 of 54 races - a testament to the durability and capability of Chevy’s off-road trucks. The reveal of the Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept comes just as Chevy gears up to launch its first off-road-focused electric truck for consumers - the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss. With a factory-installed lift, 18-inch wheels, 35-inch all-terrain tyres, red tow hooks, and an all-new Terrain Mode, the Trail Boss is built to take on rugged landscapes with zero emissions.

Take a look at the YouTube video from the chaps that know more about these things than we do at TFLoffroad as they take a decent look at the concept race truck from Chevrolet - Raptor for what?: First Ever Chevy Silverado EV ZR2 Has 1,100 HP & an All-new Off-Road Suspension! | TFLoffroad

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