2026 YENKO/SC Silverado: 1,000HP And A 6-Speed

Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) has once again raised the bar for American performance trucks with the official announcement of its 2026 YENKO/SC Supercharged Silverado. With a 1,000-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, a manual six-speed transmission, and a lowered 2WD configuration, this truck is unlike anything else on the road today. It blends modern engineering with the kind of mechanical connection enthusiasts have been missing in today’s automatic-dominated world.

Built To Be Driven, Not Just Collected

At the heart of the 2026 YENKO/SC Silverado is a 6.2-liter supercharged engine built with a forged 1538MV twisted-steel crankshaft, forged steel rods, and forged aluminum pistons inside an aluminum block. SVE upgraded the cylinder heads, injectors, and fuel system to handle the immense power that comes from the new high-output supercharger. The setup is supported by a Boost-By-Wire™ control system, 8-rib serpentine conversion, and a high-flow cooling package to keep intake temps under control even under full boost.

Buyers can select calibrations for 91 or 93 octane fuel, ensuring maximum reliability no matter the local pump gas quality. Exhaust gases exit through a stainless dual-exit cat-back exhaust system featuring high-flow catalytic converters and polished dual tips. The sound alone will make this truck stand out from everything else at a stoplight.

Performance Beneath The Surface

To handle the massive increase in power, SVE gave the YENKO/SC Silverado serious suspension and braking upgrades. The truck rides two inches lower up front and five inches lower in the rear, utilizing progressive-rate springs and Fox performance shocks. The lower stance isn’t just for looks; it improves handling, stability, and overall drivability. Out back, a heavy-duty sway bar and traction bar setup help plant the rear tires under full throttle.

Braking performance is equally impressive. Each truck is equipped with YENKO-badged Brembo six-piston calipers in red, gripping massive 16.1-inch vented rotors. The wheels are 22-inch lightweight forged aluminum, available in Gunmetal, Satin Black, or Satin Black with a red line stripe, wrapped in high-performance Nitto tires.

Attention To Detail, Inside And Out

As with all YENKO models, the details matter. The exterior features YENKO Crest fender badges, sYc hood and tailgate markings, and YENKO/SC side stripe graphics available in a variety of colors, including Hugger Orange, Yellow, Silver, and Gloss Black. A Specialty Vehicle Engineering Limited Edition tailgate badge identifies each build, and customers can opt for custom stripe colors to make their truck even more personal.

Inside, the craftsmanship continues with embroidered sYc seat headrests, YENKO floor mats, doorsill plates, and a Crest-stitched owner portfolio that includes the build documentation, manufacturer’s certificate, and window sticker. Every YENKO Silverado is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile engine and supercharger warranty along with a matching non-powertrain warranty, giving owners confidence to drive the truck as hard as it was built to be driven.

A Truck For The Few

The 2026 YENKO/SC Supercharged Silverado is proof that raw horsepower and analog driving feel still have a place in the modern performance world. Between its hand-built 1,000-horsepower engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, and unmistakable YENKO heritage, this limited-edition truck offers something no factory model does: a visceral connection between driver, machine, and tradition.

With production numbers expected to be low, this YENKO Silverado is destined to become one of the most collectible modern muscle trucks ever produced. Yet it’s clear that SVE didn’t build it for museum floors; they built it for the street, the strip, and the diehard enthusiast who refuses to let the manual transmission fade into history.