Chevrolet at SEMA
At the 2021 SEMA Auto Show that took place in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Chevrolet debuted several impressive new concept vehicles, including the Chevrolet Beast. Winning awards, Chevrolet introduced a roster of eight Chevy trucks and SUVs at the annual performance and personalization exposition. A highlight of the show was the supercharged, desert-running off-road concept called the Chevy Beast. Check out more of Chevy’s impressive off-roading vehicles at Smith Chevrolet in Lowell, Indiana.
What is the SEMA Show?
Sometimes called the SEMA Auto Show, the SEMA Show took place in November and is the world’s leading automotive trade event bringing together manufacturers and buyers in every segment of the automotive industry, from hot rods and off-roads, to mobile electronics and collision repair. This year, Chevy took the opportunity to feature a sleight of amazing new vehicles, including its new concept vision of the ultimate in high-performance desert running Chevrolet Beast.
Chevrolet’s Featured Off-Road Vehicles
In addition to the Chevy Beast, Chevrolet gave insiders a look into the expanded dimensions of Chevy Trucks’ capability with several additional Chevy concept cars on display at the SEMA Show. These high performance vehicles include the 2022 Silverado ZR2, 2022, Silverado High Country Midnight Concept, 2022 Silverado 3500HD Hoonigan Concept, 2022 Colorado ZR2 Extreme Off-Road, 2022 Colorado Z71 Off-Road Performance Edition, 2022 Tahoe Z71 Overlanding Concept, and 2021 Suburban Street Concept.
Chevy Earns SEMA Design Awards
The SEMA Design annual awards provide the most talented car builders in the industry with an opportunity to be recognized for showcasing Chevrolet products with thoughtful styling and elite craftsmanship. The winning vehicles are hand selected by Chevrolet designers at the show.
The Chevy SEMA Truck of the Year was a 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Truck built by Mike Goldman Customs, and the Chevy SEMA Car of the Year was the 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle built by Mike Goldman Customs.
Chevrolet Beast Mode
Chevy turned heads with its debut of the new Chevy Beast. Demonstrating the capability of Chevy trucks and Chevrolet Performance components, the Beast is a four-passenger off-roader that’s based on a modified Silverado chassis, wears a customized pickup body, and is powered by a Chevrolet Performance LT4 650-horsepower supercharged crate engine. Its impressive capability is complemented by equally dramatic and purposeful style. Tubular doors and a simple, lightweight clamshell-type front end reflect the functionality and aesthetic of desert running, while the rear of the vehicle was intentionally designed with almost no overhang to maximize the angle of attack on steep grades.
Featuring a minimalist, functional design, the Beast’s customized cab features a quartet of Recaro performance seats with four-point harnesses, as well as a pair of 7-inch-diagonal LCD screens that monitor vehicle functions and performance data, including pitch and roll during off-road driving scenarios.
Unbeatable Performance
Designed to dominate the desert with capabilities, control and performance, the Beast’s design is rooted in a production-based foundation and off-the-shelf performance enhancements. The Chevy Off-Road Concept’s high-speed capability is derived from a Chevrolet Performance LT4 crate engine1 — a 6.2L supercharged V-8 that’s rated at 650 horsepower. All of this is backed up by a 10L90 10-speed automatic transmission that sends torque to a two-speed transfer case and distributes it to 37-inch-tall off-road tires mounted on 20-inch beadlock wheels.
Visit Smith Chevrolet!
Can’t wait to get your hands on Chevy’s top off-road vehicles? Come on into the Smith Chevy of Lowell to test drive the best performance vehicles on the market.
