GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition Vs. Bricks, Water Drums & Snowmobiles
The CarbonPro – or carbon fiber bed – is the first of its kind in the automotive industry.
Engineers subjected the bed’s surface to intense “drop testing” during development.
The GMC Sierra CarbonPro Edition trucks will enter production the first of June.
Trucks will always see their share of dents, dings, and scratches. Pulling equipment to and from the job site, or hauling hay around the farm, it’s inevitable. To counteract that, GMC is rolling out the Sierra CarbonPro Editions this summer for 1500-series trucks. CarbonPro is essentially the industry?s first carbon fiber truck box. And GMC says it will yield best-in-class dent, scratch, and corrosion resistance.
Bed Time
CarbonPro replaces the steel inner panels and floor with a lighter carbon fiber composite. GMC’s material strategy includes aluminum for the doors, hood, and tailgate, while relying on steel for the fenders and roof. However, carbon fiber, something mostly seen in higher-end performance cars, is now an essential part of GMC’s material portfolio. ?CarbonPro is made of the same raw material found in seven-figure super cars and even aerospace applications,? said Duncan Aldred, Vice President, Global GMC. ?Coupled with offering the world?s first six-function MultiPro tailgate, the 2019 Sierra packs a one-two hauling punch for whatever the situation demands.?
Like the steel one, the CarbonPro bed provides the ability to slide a two-inch by six-inch...
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