Thursday 23rd November 2017

GMC All Mountain for LA

Just the thing if Britain gets a bit slushy this winter!

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Yes, it's a bit silly. Yes, it's only a concept. And yes, you're right, a new GMC pick-up is not coming to the UK anytime soon. Leave alone a GMC on tracks. But if a pick-up called the 'All Mountain' that looks like this doesn't appeal to your inner child, then we're not entirely sure what will - just look at it!

Truck a duck that's cool

Described by GMC as taking its "signature bold design and engineering excellence to new heights", the All Mountain is based on the GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali. Power comes from that car's 6.6-litre V8 diesel, boasting an incredible 450hp and 910lb ft. So when GMC says the truck can "tackle steep slopes and extreme weather conditions", we're inclined to believe that statement.

The comprehensive mods begin with those tracks, created by a company called Mattracks - very clever - in Michigan. In case you're interested, these are the 150 Series Tracks painted GMC Red and they add "enhanced capability" to the Sierra. Might be selling them a bit short. Note as well the 30-inch light bar, Thule snowboard racks and some pretty serious sump protection. If James Bond was facing a villain in the Rockies, you feel like his henchman might have these. Probably autonomous ones, come to think of it.

Of course the entire All Mountain idea is a bit daft, though that's a huge part of the appeal. This is not a worthy, virtuous concept, it's a cool concept made because it boosts GMC's tough guy image. And, hopefully, it might make a few people smile at the same time. This particular truck is staying on display in Vail, Colorado, while a similar Sierra All Mountain concept - based on the Sierra 2500HD All Terrain X - will be at the LA show. Because why not?

[cib24]

Yes, perfect for a car show. Would totally love to try that thing out!

[Robmarriott]

Nope.

[soad]

Been done. DC SHOES: KEN BLOCK'S TRAX STI CAR

[Mammasaid]

soad said:

Been done. DC SHOES: KEN BLOCK'S TRAX STI CAR

Yes, a long time ago.......

[SlimJim16v]

You can buy the tracks and fit them to anything, provided it has enough clearance.

There was a TV programme recently where they were fitted to, I think, a Bentley.

Looks good though.

[Shakermaker]

Very cool.

I saw a Land Rover with a set of tracks fitted at Gaydon about 10 years ago, so I know it isn't a new idea, but it is still stupidly cool.

[JayH888]

This one is parked half way up Whistler mountain in Canada.

[avenger286]

Mammasaid said:

Yes, a long time ago.......

Lixtol have had a Landrover there for as long as I can remember on tracks. There is also a program on discovery called diesel brothers who have made some for customers.

[unsprung]

SlimJim16v said:

You can buy the tracks and fit them to anything, provided it has enough clearance.

That is the key insight.

Tracked vehicles are not new; what's new (ish) is that the Mattracks product allows quick conversion of any suitable vehicle. It's a universal bolt-on, permanent or temporary.

The author is on the mark with his appeal to the inner child. From the Mattracks website:

Mattracks is the result of the imagination of our founder's 11 year old son. After drawing a picture of a large truck with tracks instead of tires, he asked his dad, "Could we make something like this?"



And, yes, the son is named Matt. Video here.

If I may... The company is located in the state of Minnesota (and not Michigan, which is two states over).

Edited by unsprung on Saturday 25th November 20:42

[matthias73]

JayH888 said:

This one is parked half way up Whistler mountain in Canada.

I was just thinking how fun it'd be in Whistler. Are you there now?

[Cold]

matthias73 said:

JayH888 said:

This one is parked half way up Whistler mountain in Canada.

I was just thinking how fun it'd be in Whistler. Are you there now?

What's all that green stuff on the ground?

[Europa1]

SlimJim16v said:

You can buy the tracks and fit them to anything, provided it has enough clearance.

There was a TV programme recently where they were fitted to, I think, a Bentley.

Looks good though.

It was an Audi A8 on Supercar Megabuild.

I am so ashamed I knew that; I'm going to go away and think about what I've done.