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Ahh, it’s that time again – SEMA Show time! We’re over here gearing up, pumping out edit and brining you the updates as we get them in! The latest word on the street is that Chevrolet Performance will once again be unveiling ton of new product; including crate engines, performance packages and even cosmetic upgrade for their latest models. And yes, that includes the 2016 Camaro SS!
Our friends from insider sent us the latest release from The General himself, which depicts at lest a portion of what you can expect from this year’s new product unveilings.
Official Release:
DETROIT – Blending equal parts style and functionality, Chevrolet’s Red Line Series concept vehicles demonstrate the lifestyle and personalization possibilities of the brand’s latest vehicles – all with a street-smart aesthetic.
Chevrolet previewed the Red Line concepts today, including Trax, Malibu, Camaro, Colorado and Silverado 1500 models, ahead of their public debut at the SEMA Show, on November 3. The preview also included the sporty Spark RS concept.
“The Chevrolet Red Line Series concepts integrate accessories that offer greater personalization choices,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Each vehicle wears production and concept accessories thematically linked under the Red Line Series banner. We look forward to gauging public reaction at the SEMA Show and other venues.”
All of the production and concept accessories were developed in Chevrolet’s design studio with the vehicles themselves. The production accessories will be available as the 2016 models arrive in dealer showrooms.
“Chevrolet Accessories bring value and the added security of knowing the parts are designed, engineered, tested and backed by the same team that developed the vehicles,” said Roger McCormack, director, Accessories & Performance Parts Marketing.
All of the Red Line Series concepts share Enhanced Silver Metallic exteriors, with a custom Charcoal roof panel and Satin Graphite and red accents. Additional vehicle highlights:
Trax Red Line Series Concept
Custom and concept components:
- Satin Graphite accents on the mirror caps, grille surround and openings, window moldings and fog lamp bezels
- Custom Trax nameplates in gloss black with red accent
- Tinted taillamp lenses and windows
- Suspension lowering kit
Chevrolet Accessories components:
- 18-inch wheels (with custom red accents) and center caps
- Black bowtie kit
- Roof rack cross rails
- Roof mounts by Thule®
- Floor mats and all-weather cargo tray.
Malibu Red Line Series Concept
Custom and concept components:
- Satin Graphite window molding accent
- Chevrolet Accessories concept black bowtie kit, rear spoiler, hash mark graphics, grille surround and inserts
- Malibu nameplate in gloss black with red accent
- Red fog lamp bezels
- Tinted taillamp lenses and windows
- Chevrolet Performance concept suspension lowering kit
Chevrolet Accessories components:
- 19-inch wheels (with custom red accent) and center caps
- Black mirror caps
- Roof rack by Thule® – with mounted skis and snowboard
- Floor liners, cargo mat and sport pedal kit.
Camaro Red Line Series concept
Custom and concept components:
- Satin Graphite mirror caps and window moldings
- Hash mark and decklid panel graphics
- 20-inch wheels in Satin Graphite with red accent
- Camaro nameplates in gloss black with red accent
- Red fog lamp bezels
Chevrolet Accessories and Chevrolet Performance components:
- Suspension lowering kit
- Air intake kit
- Brake package
- Black bowtie kit and fender badge kit
- Upper and lower grille inserts in red
- Darkened taillamps
- Premium carpeted floor mats, cargo mat and sill plates.
Colorado Red Line Series concept
Custom and concept components:
- Satin Graphite mirror caps, window moldings, grille surround and inserts, door handles and fog lamp bezels
- Colorado nameplates in gloss black with red accent
- Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude tires
Chevrolet Accessories and Chevrolet Performance components:
- Air intake and exhaust kits
- 18-inch wheels (with custom red accents) and center caps
- Black bowtie kit
- Wheel flares
- Sport assist steps
- GearOn™ cargo rings, cross rails and tiered storage
- GearOn™ bike rack by Thule®
- Floor liners.
Silverado 1500 Red Line Series Concept
Custom and concept components:
- Satin Graphite mirror caps, window moldings, grille surround and inserts, door handles and fog lamp bezels
- Red tow hooks
- Z71 bedside graphics and Silverado nameplates in black with red accents
- Tinted taillamp lenses and windows
Chevrolet Accessories and Chevrolet Performance components:
- Air intake and exhaust kits
- Brembo front brake kit
- 22-inch wheels (with custom red accents) and center caps
- Black bowtie kit
- Black-chrome exhaust tip
- Assist steps and cargo bed extender
- GearOn™ cargo rings and cross rails
- Hull-a-Port mounts and straps by Thule®
- Floor liners.
Spark RS concept
Built to showcase dynamic appearance of the all-new, 2016 Chevrolet Spark, this concept applies the sporty RS treatment that has distinguished Camaro, Sonic and Cruze production models.
The Spark RS features a concept carbon-fiber front splitter, rocker extensions and a carbon-fiber rear-lower extension. Seventeen-inch wheels inspired by the Corvette Z07 fill out the wheel openings, while a lowered suspension gives the car an aggressive stance. The exterior is finished in Dark Liquid Switchblade Silver, with custom graphic accents.
“Every Chevrolet has the DNA of the Corvette and the Spark RS concept shows how the brand’s smallest car can deliver big on personalization,” said Todd Parker, director of design, Global Chevrolet. “It advances the RS heritage and interprets it in an entirely new way.”
The Spark RS concept is the result of a collaboration between Chevrolet’s design studios in North America and Korea. Chevrolet is gauging public opinion of the car in its evaluation for possible production.
For more information go to: http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/autoshows/2015/sema.html
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Rick Seitz is the owner and founder of GMEFI Magazine, and has a true love and passion for all vehicles. When he isn’t tuning, testing, or competing with the brand’s current crop of project vehicles, he’s busy tinkering and planning the next modifications for his own cars.
