The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is going racing as the
company has announced Chad Hall will compete in the General Tire Vegas to Reno
race which kicks off on Friday.
Set to compete in the 7300 class, the modified truck
has been equipped with several mandated safety items including a roll cage,
two-way radios, and racing seats with safety harnesses. The Colorado also has
KC HiLites racing lights, a GPS navigation system, and a 44-gallon fuel tank
which has been designed to withstand the extremes of desert racing.
Despite the modifications, the truck will be powered
by a stock 3.6-liter V6 engine which produces 308 hp and 373 Nm of torque. It will be connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission and a four-wheel drive system. The model also features Multimatic
DSSV damper technology but the system has been modified for racing
applications.
Interestingly, GM says the truck is more than just a
promotional item as it will serve as a "testbed for Chevy Performance"
and hints at a range of potential aftermarket accessories which could be
offered on the Colorado as well as the Colorado ZR2.
