Ringbrothers reveals a 1948 Chevy “tremendous truck” known as Enyo

Ringbrothers has returned to the SEMA present with a modified 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck that the Wisconsin firm payments as its most excessive creation but. That is a big declare contemplating the identical firm has beforehand revealed a surprising 1972 AMC Javelin AMX with 1,100 hp on faucet, in addition to a 1969 Dodge Charger that took over 4,700 hours to finish.

The ’48 pickup, referred to as Enyo, is a mashup of classic farm truck and fashionable scorching rod, and from some angles offers off Plymouth Prowler vibes. In accordance with Ringbrothers, the construct took greater than 10,000 hours to finish, due largely to all of the customized touches that had been applied to point out off the corporate’s abilities, lots of them newly developed for this construct.

The checklist consists of the bespoke suspension, carbon-fiber elements, and absolutely purposeful aerodynamic components just like the wings, splitters, and rear diffuser. There’s additionally the bespoke inside with components that seem like items of sculpture.

The Enyo rides on a bespoke chassis that was designed by Ahlman Engineering and Roadster Store. The chassis is just like what you discover in an open-wheel race automotive, and in some way Ringbrothers managed to switch the 1948 Chevy pickup’s metal cab to suit it. Modifications included narrowing the cab and chopping it by 4 inches. Components that could not be retained had been changed by carbon-fiber items, together with a single piece for the stomach pan that runs from entrance to again.

Energy comes from a 510-cubic-inch (8.4-liter) V-8 constructed by Goodwin Competitors, and peaks at 1,000 hp. The engine options Kinsler eight-stack injection, a Holley gasoline administration system, and a Bowler Efficiency Corvette computerized transaxle.

Getting the facility to the bottom is a totally impartial suspension system with Ohlins shocks, and connected on the hubs are customized HRE wheels housing a Brembo brake bundle with six-piston calipers. The wheels are wrapped in a set of slick tires from Goodyear. An air jack system helps make it simple to swap on street-legal tires when it is time to depart the observe.

“This long-term undertaking actually showcases our potential to discover new technique of design, engineering and efficiency inside a completely new realm of challenges and manufacturing with our companions,” Mike Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers, mentioned in a press release.

The SEMA present runs till Nov. 4 in Las Vegas and has three extra Ringbrothers creations on show. These are based mostly on a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1969 Ford Mustang, and 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.