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South African tuning company LupiniPower has introduced its wild 535bhp Chevrolet SuperÚte pick-up.
Based on the already impressive Chevy Úte SS, (sold as the Pontiac G8 in the ÚS and the Holden Úte SS in Australia) the 535bhp 590lb.ft 6-litre supercharged V8 SuperÚte is a pick-up wîth supercar credentials offering 4.5-second 0-100km/h acceleration, dramatic overtaking ability and elasticity. SuperÚte is also more economical and greener than standard while still remaining docile, gentle and easy to drive.
Powered by a supercharged V8 similar to that found in the Corvette ZR1, SuperÚte clearly is a supercar – 0-60mph acceleration of an automatic version improves from the standard Úte's already handy 6 seconds to 4.4 seconds, while 0-100mph flashes by in 9.9 seconds – almost four seconds faster than standard.
SuperÚte reaches 125mph in 15.5 seconds – that's over five seconds quicker than stock, boasts a quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds at 113mph and runs the standing kilometre in 22.8 seconds at 150mph while top speed is up 25mph to 175 mph.
SuperÚte is not just all speed and power – improvements extend to bigger race-specification front disc brakes and callipers, while subtle yet effective suspension tweaks will see the Úte's already impressive handling, road holding and dynamic ability also improve without undue compromise to ride and comfort.
The TractionBar is unique SuperÚte device that Lupini applies to enable the pick-up to dip well below the five-second 0-60mph-acceleration bracket.
Another vital LupiniPower aspect is the company's standard Warranty & Service Plan in its home market to ensure customer peace of mind normally lost when factory plans are voided by such aftermarket modifications. SuperÚte enjoys a 5 -year Únlimited LupiniPlan Performance Warranty in South Africa.
The Lupini SuperÚte comes wîth a striking staggered 20' wheel & tyre set-up wîth 8.5J front and 10J wide rear alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE050 ultra-high performance tyres, while option boxes available to be ticked include full Bilstein suspension and a limited-slip differential for the serious track day fan. Only a limited number of SuperÚtes will be offered to guarantee exclusivity.
LupiniPower's Chevrolet SuperÚte sells for ÚS $91 500 (Euro 63 000, GBP58000) for a complete new vehicle in South Africa. An identical LupiniPower SuperLumina option is available on the Chevrolet Lumina SS sedan. (concept carz)Source - LupiniPower
Based on the already impressive Chevy Úte SS, (sold as the Pontiac G8 in the ÚS and the Holden Úte SS in Australia) the 535bhp 590lb.ft 6-litre supercharged V8 SuperÚte is a pick-up wîth supercar credentials offering 4.5-second 0-100km/h acceleration, dramatic overtaking ability and elasticity. SuperÚte is also more economical and greener than standard while still remaining docile, gentle and easy to drive.
Powered by a supercharged V8 similar to that found in the Corvette ZR1, SuperÚte clearly is a supercar – 0-60mph acceleration of an automatic version improves from the standard Úte's already handy 6 seconds to 4.4 seconds, while 0-100mph flashes by in 9.9 seconds – almost four seconds faster than standard.
SuperÚte reaches 125mph in 15.5 seconds – that's over five seconds quicker than stock, boasts a quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds at 113mph and runs the standing kilometre in 22.8 seconds at 150mph while top speed is up 25mph to 175 mph.SuperÚte is not just all speed and power – improvements extend to bigger race-specification front disc brakes and callipers, while subtle yet effective suspension tweaks will see the Úte's already impressive handling, road holding and dynamic ability also improve without undue compromise to ride and comfort.
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| Engine : 6.0 L., 8-cylinder Power: 535 hp | |
Another vital LupiniPower aspect is the company's standard Warranty & Service Plan in its home market to ensure customer peace of mind normally lost when factory plans are voided by such aftermarket modifications. SuperÚte enjoys a 5 -year Únlimited LupiniPlan Performance Warranty in South Africa.The Lupini SuperÚte comes wîth a striking staggered 20' wheel & tyre set-up wîth 8.5J front and 10J wide rear alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE050 ultra-high performance tyres, while option boxes available to be ticked include full Bilstein suspension and a limited-slip differential for the serious track day fan. Only a limited number of SuperÚtes will be offered to guarantee exclusivity.
LupiniPower's Chevrolet SuperÚte sells for ÚS $91 500 (Euro 63 000, GBP58000) for a complete new vehicle in South Africa. An identical LupiniPower SuperLumina option is available on the Chevrolet Lumina SS sedan. (concept carz)Source - LupiniPower
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