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Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Vision Takes Off-Road Performance And Style to
New Levels
Source: GM Press Release
 Posted: 11-02-03
18:00
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In its production form, the all-new Chevrolet Colorado sets the benchmark
for the midsize truck segment by offering an unexpected combination of
features that provide increased functionality and capability. The Colorado
Z71 Vision shown at this year’s SEMA demonstrates how Chevrolet’s
Z71 package is being expanded to deliver off-road performance to two-wheel-drive
models.
On Colorado Z71 Vision that performance begins with a Vortec 3500 inline,
turbocharged five-cylinder engine that produces 350 horsepower and 350
lb.-ft. of torque. Peak torque is delivered through a broad 2000- to 5200-rpm
range.
Part of the credit for the 130 horsepower and the 125 lb.- ft. of torque
increase from the 3.5L production engine belongs to the IHI turbocharger
and the Honeywell air-to-liquid charge cooling system with Bosch water
pump. The 3.5L turbo is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and
a 3.73:1 limited-slip rear differential.
Optimal handling is provided by the independent coil spring front suspension
with a coil-over-strut design, while the full-floating, live axle steel
leaf spring rear suspension is just what the doctor ordered for off-road
travel. Bilstein gas-charged front struts and gas-charged rear shocks
complete Colorado Z71 Vision’s suspension package.
Providing the “show” to complement Colorado Z71 Vision’s
“go” are the front fascia with integral projector beam driving
lamps, a front grille with unique three-dimensional expanded metal screens,
front and rear wheel flares and a unique rear fascia. Colorado Z71 Vision
also features a full-size sliding cloth sunroof.
Inside, the front bucket seats and the folding rear bench seat are trimmed
in clay leather with graphite bolsters and indium inserts. Indium also
is used on the door trim panel inserts, while clay vinyl is found on the
headliner and visors. The steering wheel is finished in clay and ebony
leather, with ebony stitching – ebony also is the color of the carpeting,
the instrument panel and the trim.
Colorado Z71 Vision is shod with BF Goodrich all-terrain LT265/70R16
tires mounted on Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x8 wheels. It is finished
in Dupont DNA White tri-coat paint.
Chevrolet’s Off-Road Performance Z71 package is being expanded
to accommodate both the two-wheel-drive as well as four-wheel-drive Off-Road
Markets. This expansion is to recognize and participate in the rapidly
growing two-wheel-drive Off-Road market. In either drivetrain configuration,
Z71 customers benefit from a higher vehicle stance and specific suspension
components, as well as a locking differential, traction control on two-wheel-drive
models, Z71-specific tires, skid plates, a heavy-duty air cleaner, and
wheel flares. For a complete list of features available on Z71 models,
be sure to visit the GM media site at www.media.gm.com
Chevrolet
continues to expand its line of performance models with SS, Z71, and Xtreme.
CHEVROLET
COLORADO Z71 VISION HIGHLIGHTS:
Powertrain
/ Chassis:
Vortec
3500 inline, turbocharged, five-cylinder engine
350 hp at 5200 rpm
350 lb.-ft. of torque
IHI turbocharger
Honeywell air-to-liquid charge cooling system with Bosch water pump
Independent front suspension with coil-spring-on-strut design
Full-floating live axle with steel leaf springs
Bilstein gas-charged front struts
Bilstein gas-charged rear shocks
16-inch Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels
LT265-70/R16 BF Goodrich all-terrain tires
Exterior:
Front
fascia with integral projector beam driving lamps
Front grille with unique three-dimensional expanded metal screens
Front and rear wheel flares
Rear fascia
Full-size sliding cloth sunroof
Dupont DNA White tri-coat paint
Interior:
Clay
leather front bucket and rear bench seats with graphite bolsters and indium
inserts
Indium door trim panel inserts
Clay vinyl headliner and visors
Clay and ebony leather-wrapped steering wheel with ebony stitching
Custom instrument panel cluster graphics
Ebony carpet
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