Krambo Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Just got back form Carlisle All GM Nationals. A good time had by all. It was the typical swap meet (bought a M-21 for my father's 69 SS Camaro) and vendors. All in all a good show. There was more concept cars on display this year IMO. Anyway, I cornered Jon Moss in one of the pavilions and did short Q&A on the Silverado SS and the "concept" Silverado SS reg cab. A few highlights are as follows: KR: So, is the current SS Silverado going to have any changes in the new years? Jon Moss: Yes, We are debating on giving it more kick and an array of new options. The public has taken to it very well. KR: What new options? Jon Moss: Chrom wheels, new body colors, bed covers, stereo options... KR: So how about the reg cab SS Silverado? Is it gonna happen? Jon Moss: Yes, in fact we just had a meeting on MSRP targets. KR: What price are we looking at? Jon Moss: Well, we tried to keep it at the 25K tag but it looks like it will be $27K-29,999K. KR: Is it going to have the same platform as the current SS truck i.e. AWD? Jon Moss: No. It will be 2WD RC with the 6.0L and a 4:10 and most likely an AOD with a stick gear box as an option. KR: So 345 ponies? Jon Moss: NOOOO, 395 naturally aspirated. KR: Fantastic! So I guess the standard trim? Jon Moss: Well, not sure yet. I can tell you for sure that it will have a rubber floor and the same exterior style as the current SS Silverado. We are trying to keep it as inexpensive as possible....and as light as possible. KR: So this is a base model performance truck? Jon Moss: Yep,...should be a 12 second quarter mile toy truck for under 30K. KR: 12 seconds? Jon Moss: Well high 12's depending on traction and tranny option. KR: Awesome. When is it due to go into production? Jon Moss: You will see it in 7-9 months. He was busy so I let him go after that. What I typed is strait form Jon Moss, no BS . Take it for whatever its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridnlow135 Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Call me stupid but who is John Moss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5SilverBullet Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Call me stupid but who is John Moss? Stupid. That is AWESOME! Guess I am waiting 7-9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickinasphalt Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 John Moss is one of the coolest guys in the world. He has been on Car and Driver/Motor Trend TV a few times (when they raced that ZL1 Camaro). If you are not familiar with who he is he is the head manager of the special vehicles (or whatever GM calls it...basically the 'SVT' of GM except it better since its not ford Man that would be AWESOME if GM would build this but I really think they need to get the price down. After all, its still a 2WD reg cab short box pickup with a few goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tg18 Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 I have a grin ear to ear! I will hold my applause until I see the production truck finished, but man I can hardly wait! The only problem will be convincing my fiance that we need another new truck (just bought a 03 avalanche without body hardware). But I can deal with that! Let's get this baby to production Chevy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgar Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Great coverage Krambo and thanks for the info . I think GM needs to reconsider making it a 2WD. I like the idea of being able to smoke everybody off the line plus, versatility is what will make the new SS stand out, if it doesn't have that then it's just another Lightning (that's better looking ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 I think GM needs to reconsider making it a 2WD I'd like having the option of AWD or 2WD. If it's expensive then it'll be my primary vehicle and I need AWD. If it's price isn't too bad then I'll go with 2WD and make it my second truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Mervz Posted June 16, 2003 Admin Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrow Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Krambo, so you're saying that in a year I'm going to have to upgrade to the latest and greatest? Did Moss mention if next years AWD X-Cab will have the 395HP 6.0L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Hey, I got a gold bowtie!.... sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS4EVER Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Krambo, so you're saying that in a year I'm going to have to upgrade to the latest and greatest? Did Moss mention if next years AWD X-Cab will have the 395HP 6.0L? They already built some 2004 Pilot SS ext-cab trucks a couple of months ago and mostly everything is the same as now, including the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob_the_builder Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Any ideas on what that new colour of SS will be? -Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Any ideas on what that new colour of SS will be? -Bob Speaking of that - does anyone know if the Arrival Blue is unique to the SS, or is it the same blue thay are using on the Av and corvette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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