Powered by a supercharged V8 similar to that found in the Corvette ZR1, SuperUte clearly is a supercar '“ 0-60mph acceleration of an automatic version improves from the standard Ute's already handy 6 seconds to 4.4 seconds, while 0-100mph flashes by in 9.9 seconds '“ almost four seconds faster than standard. SuperUte 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 kilometer in 22.8 seconds at 150mph while top speed is up 25mph to 175 mph. SuperUte 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 Ute's already impressive handling, road holding and dynamic ability also improve without undue compromise to ride and comfort. The TractionBar is unique SuperUte 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. SuperUte enjoys a 5 -year Unlimited LupiniPlan Performance Warranty in South Africa. The Lupini SuperUte comes with a striking staggered 20' wheel & tyre set-up with 8.5J front and 10J wide rear alloy wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE050 ultra-high performance tires, 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 SuperUtes will be offered to guarantee exclusivity. LupiniPower's Chevrolet SuperUte sells for US $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. LupiniPower Chevrolet SuperUte Specifications Specification SuperUte Standard Engine Supercharged 5967cc OHV V8 5967cc OHV V8 Power 535bhp @ 5600rpm 362bhp @ 5700rpm Torque 590lb.ft @ 3400rpm 400lb.ft @ 4400rpm Specific Power 90bhp/litre 60bhp/litre Power to Weight 328bhp/tonne 222bhp/tonne Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic Suspension Front: Direct acting stabiliser bar, Direct acting stabiliser bar, progressive rate coil springs coil springs Suspension Rear: Independent link, Independent link, progressive rate coil springs coil springs (1' drop in ride height) Brakes Front: Alloy 4-piston callipers 4-piston callipers 320mm ventilated & slotted discs 290mm ventilated discs Wheels Front: 8.5J x 20 Alloy 8J x 18 Alloy Wheels Rear: 10J x 20 Alloy 8J x 18 Alloy Tyres Front: Bridgestone Potenza 245/35R20 245/45R18 Tyres Rear Bridgestone Potenza 285/30R20 245/45R18 Warranty 5-year Unlimited LupiniPlan 5-year 120 000km All other specifications as per Chevrolet Ute SS Automatic LupiniPower Chevrolet SuperUte Automatic '“ Performance vs. Standard Performance SuperUte Standard Difference Acceleration 0-40mph 2.5 seconds 3.0 seconds - 0.5 sec 0-60mph 4.4 seconds 6.0 seconds - 1.4 sec 0-150mph 22.9 seconds Standing quarter-mile 12.7 seconds @ 113mph 14.6 seconds @ 102mph - 1.9s; 17km/h Standing 1000m 22.8 seconds @ 149mph 25.8 seconds @ 130mph - 3.0s; 31km/h Overtaking 50-75mph 3.1 seconds 6.5 seconds - 3.4 sec Overtaking 75-100mph 3.5 seconds 5.3 seconds - 2.0 sec Maximum Speed 175mph 150mph + 25mph Fuel Efficiency Open Road 26.3mpg 26.1mpg + 0.2mpg Urban Cycle 18.8mpg 17.6mpg + 1.2mpg Combined 23.7mpg 23.0mpg + 0.7mpg CO2 Emissions 227g/km 237g/km - 10g/km All quoted performance; fuel economy & other figures on both SuperUte & Standard are independent LupiniPower tests. |