GM Reaper

***SMWS6TA*** · 01-27-2014, 08:34 AM

Ford Raptor drivers may need to start using their rearview mirrors now that the Chevrolet Reaper has been unveiled at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in New Orleans.

A collaboration between noted GM engine tuner Ligenfelter and Alabama custom truck shop Southern Comfort Automotive, the Reaper is a high-performance pickup designed for high-speed off-road running.

Based on a crew cab Chevy Silverado with short box bed, the Reaper gets a new hood and grille that gives it an angry-eyes look, a high-clearance bumper with integrated flood lights and LEDs, front skid plate, and rock rails.

Buyers get a choice of supercharged engines, either a 475 hp version of the Silverado’s 5.3-liter V8 or a 550 hp take on the truck’s new 6.2-liter small block, each blowing through a Corsa exhaust system.

The Reaper comes standard with a 20-inch wheel and tire package, but 17-inch beadlock wheels fitted with 33-inch General Grabber rubber are also available.

The suspension has been lifted three inches over stock and fitted with Fox remote reservoir shocks that provide 9.2 inches of wheel travel up front, 11.2 inches in the rear.

Exact pricing has not been revealed, but should run between $50,000 and $60,000, depending on options. It goes on sale in March through select Chevrolet dealerships.

Chevrolet Reaper ready to romp | Fox News

I have no need for either but if money was no question I'd take both

**theorangeguy** · 01-27-2014, 09:14 AM

I saw this earlier today...not sure what to think about it yet. I'll have to see one in person like the Raptor...

**Zinergy** · 01-27-2014, 09:23 AM

475hp or 550hp offroad factory truck. GM you just gave me a boner!

**0rion** · 01-27-2014, 09:37 AM

the most shocking thing for me is the pricing......that's not really that bad for what they're offering. I was expecting to see $75k or something like that. Curious to see where that pricing ends up. Definitely be a fun truck to own and at those power levels the raptor won't need the rearview mirror like the article states because they'll get a good look at it through their front windshield.

**KahanaReef** · 01-27-2014, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by 0rion

the most shocking thing for me is the pricing......that's not really that bad for what they're offering. I was expecting to see $75k or something like that. Curious to see where that pricing ends up. Definitely be a fun truck to own and at those power levels the raptor won't need the rearview mirror like the article states because they'll get a good look at it through their front windshield.

That was my thinking too. That didn't make sense to me. Should have been the other way around

***SMWS6TA*** · 01-27-2014, 10:42 AM

Ya'll know the Ford fanboys can't accept how slow they are......

***SMWS6TA*** · 01-27-2014, 10:53 AM

**5.0THIS** · 01-27-2014, 12:32 PM

Not even built by GM, just some aftermarket collaboration. No thx.

And it's ugly to boot.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-28-2014, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

the most shocking thing for me is the pricing......that's not really that bad for what they're offering. I was expecting to see $75k or something like that. Curious to see where that pricing ends up. Definitely be a fun truck to own and at those power levels the raptor won't need the rearview mirror like the article states because they'll get a good look at it through their front windshield.

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

That was my thinking too. That didn't make sense to me. Should have been the other way around

Pretty sure what they meant is that the new truck will be catching up to them so you'll see it coming up in the rear-view mirror...least that's how I interpret it. Not the brightest way to market it though lol.