CRAZY SILVERADO EV RACE TRUCK! PUSHING FACTORY PARTS TO THEIR LIMITS IN THE MINT 400

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The Out of Spec Podcast crew discusses Chevrolet's Silverado EV ZR2 race truck, built for the Mint 400. While not a production vehicle, it utilizes 98% production components, notably the tri-motor powertrain from the Hummer EV, producing an impressive 1,100 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque (though GM's advertised 11,500 lb-ft is criticized as misleading). The truck is exceptionally heavy, exceeding 10,000 lbs with modifications like a roll cage and three racing seats. Key features include a new multi-valve suspension offering 13 inches of travel and 37-inch off-road tires. The hosts express excitement for EVs in motorsports, highlighting how such development can trickle down to consumer vehicles. They note the extreme inefficiency during racing (0.4-0.5 miles per kWh) but praise the truck's capability and its potential to change perceptions about electric off-road performance.