AUTO NEWS
Chevrolet announces RST Special Edition trucks
Chevrolet has introduced a new special edition for the Tahoe and Suburban - the street-performance Rally Sport Truck or RST.
The Tahoe RST will also be available with a new Performance Package that includes a 420 hp, 6.2-litre V8 engine; Magnetic Ride Control with performance calibration and an all-new Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission.
RST will be available on Tahoe and Suburban models in the fall of 2017.
Inspired by aftermarket trends, virtually all chrome trim has been eliminated for a street performance appearance. Changes include bodycolour grille surround and door handles; glossblack grille and mirror caps; black roof rails, window trim, badging and Chevy bowties. RST also includes exclusive 22-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone P285/45R 22 tires.
Available upgrades for Tahoe and Suburban RST include a Borla performance exhaust system that offers a 28 per cent improvement in exhaust flow, for a 7-10 hop gain at the rear wheels.
An available brake package features massive front red Brembo six-piston, fixed aluminum calipers with brake pads clamping on largerthan-stock 410 x 32mm (16.1 inch x 1.3 inch) Duralife rotors coupled with a 84 percent increase in brake pad area and a 42 per cent increase in rotor area to increase system thermal capacity.
Duralife rotors feature a hardened surface to reduce corrosion and provide quieter braking with less vibration.
Based on preliminary estimates, the Tahoe RST Performance Package will offer a towing capacity of 3,800 kg (8,400 lb) and the truck will be cable of 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) acceleration in less than six seconds.
Full performance metrics will be announced closer to launch.