Chevrolet announces its performance lineup for 2013 SEMA Show
General Motors' fully owned subsidiary Chevrolet has announced several performance-oriented concepts of its popular cars, which will debut at the SEMA Show. It is the world's largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories.
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First model is the Chevrolet Performance Sonic RS concept, which comes equipped with a 1.4-litre turbo engine. The vehicle features a stage kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system that enables the engine to produce more power for a more exciting driving experience. The car also has track-tuned suspension system and high performance brake upgrade kit, featuring Wilwood front calipers, 18-inch split-five-spoke wheels, tinted headlamps and fog lamps.
The second up is the Ricky Carmichael All-Activity Sonic concept, which features a performance oriented 1.4L Turbo stage kit with high-flow exhaust, cold-air induction, suspension kit with lowered ride height, 18-inch wheel-and-tire package featuring custom gloss black with green lip. The Sonic’s body is accented with a concept rear wing spoiler, smoked lamp housings, ground effects package and a unique grille. It also wears a THULE roof rack.
Personalized Sonic Concep, comes equipped with several performance enhancement. The vehicle sports a body-color door handles with chrome stripe, exterior graphics package, door sill plates and all-weather floor mats, footwell lighting package and pedal covers. Other features include Borla performance exhaust, suspension kit, 18-inch wheel-and-tire package.
Next up, the Spark EV Tech Performance concept is a pure-electric urban mini-car designed for fun driving, easy ownership and head-turning style. The Spark EV uses no gasoline, but its GM-built motor and drive unit deliver 542Nm of instant torque. It can reach 0 to 100kmph within 8 seconds. The Tech Performance concept builds on Spark EV’s performance with a unique power-delivery algorithm that enhances acceleration. Additional features added to the vehicle are custom exterior color and graphics, a backlit Chevrolet "bowtie" emblem in the grille and performance billet alluminum wheels, sill plates, a military-style flip-up “activation switch” on the instrument panel and others.
The Urban Cool Impala concept is based on the Impala LTZ and comes equipped with custom-painted grille accents, 20-inch wheels painted to match the grille accents, high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode, or LED daytime running lamps. The concept also features the Impala's 11-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system, which connects to the Chevrolet MyLink system via an eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen.
Next up, the Malibu LTZ concept delivers greater style with performance-style ground effects and Chevrolet accessories 19-inch wheels with a sterling silver features. A Borla exhaust system lends a throatier note to the 259-hp, 2.0L turbocharged engine. A concept Stage Kit and cold-air induction system support greater performance, too, from an engine that already delivers 400Nm of torque, the most in its class.
Last, the personalized Cruze diesel concept which has a 3dCarbon kit as well as an updated front fascia and chin spoiler. Inside, the sound system is upgraded with Kicker Audio components and an ambient lighting package has been added.
