Chevrolet Turns the Silverado into a Special Ops Vehicle for SEMA [Preview]

Chevrolet Silverado Special Ops

Chevrolet took a 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71 and turned it into a rescue vehicle for special operations forces.

The Silverado Special Ops concept will be shown at the SEMA Show and showcases parts available from Chevrolet Accessories along with some parts made especially for the concept.

Chevrolet Silverado Special Ops concept

Taking inspiration from the camouflage on Navy ships, the Special Ops concept is draped in Razzle Dazzle camo, which was developed for ships to hide their speed and direction. The 100-year-old-plus design is based on three shades of blue with various colored lines and shapes.

Adding to the military-themed exterior are a body-colored grille with black inserts and black bowtie emblems. Outside, the Special Ops concept has a bed-mounted sport bar with LED lights, off road tires, wheel flares, rocker guards, and a bed-mounted rack storage system, all components that are available from Chevrolet Accessories.

Chevrolet Silverado Special Ops concept

There is also a light bar with six-inch LED light strips across the top of the grille.

The interior also follows the military theme, with the Razzle Dazzle camo on the instrument panel and armrests. The seats and floors are waterproof, and the door pulls and glove box handle are done in bright Ejector Orange.

Chevrolet Silverado Special Ops concept

On the performance front, the Special Ops concept is all Silverado, although it has an air intake, exhaust kit and a six-piston brake package from Chevrolet Performance.

The Special Ops Silverado is one of many Chevrolet concepts to be shown at the 2015 SEMA Show, which will run from November 3 through November 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. TFL will be there to provide full coverage.

Chevrolet Silverado Special Ops concept

Check out the Las Vegas debut video:

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