The Yenko identify was made well-known by the Pennsylvania dealership that created particular Chevrolet muscle vehicles within the Sixties, however New Jersey-based Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has revived the identify to be used on fashionable Chevys. The agency’s newest is the 2021 Yenko/SC Silverado Off-Street, which mixes critical energy and off-road {hardware}.
The pickup truck builds on the Yenko/SC Silverado announced earlier this year. It boasts the identical modified 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 as that truck, with 800 horsepower and 720 pound-feet of torque. That output is achieved with a supercharger, cast internals (pistons and crankshaft), ported heads, and a high-flow stainless-steel exhaust system. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed automated transmission, which is upgraded to deal with the additional energy. Brembo 6-piston entrance brake calipers and Duralife 16.1-inch vented rotors present stopping energy.
Because the identify suggests, the Off-Street model is designed for excursions past the pavement. It will get a BDS 4.0-inch raise package, Fox shock absorbers, a heavy responsibility rear sway bar, and 20-inch wheels with Nitto Ridge Grappler LT295/60R20 tires.
2021 Yenko/SC Silverado Off-Street
The Silverado additionally options some minor beauty tweaks, together with a vented hood and Yenko graphics. Every truck additionally will get a numbered badge and key fobs, and a producer’s certificates of origin.
Manufacturing is proscribed to 50 vehicles, which will likely be bought by Chevy sellers. Pricing hasn’t been introduced, however SVE mentioned the truck comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile guarantee.
Along with the Silverado, SVE sells modified Camaros, that are extra sometimes related to the Yenko identify. The corporate additionally introduced again the GMC Syclone, utilizing the present GMC Canyon, with a 750-hp V-8 rather than the 1991 authentic’s turbocharged V-6.