2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Adds a Cop Suspension and More Power

Wesley Wren
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Photo credit: Wesley Wren
Photo credit: Wesley Wren

  • The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe adds the Performance model to its lineup at the 2022 North American International Auto Show.

  • The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Performance boasts 433 hp and 467 lb-ft from its 6.2-liter V8.

  • The new Performance model also features larger front rotors, Brembo brake calipers, and a lower ride height.

The Chevrolet Tahoe RST already has gobs of power and a screaming V8 under the hood, but the company doubles down on performance SUVs with the aptly named Chevy Tahoe RST Performance at the Detroit auto show. Building on the already potent RST model, the RST Performance adds extra horsepower to the 6.2-liter V8, bigger brakes, and a revised suspension.

That said, the 6.2-liter’s performance gains are on the minor side. The Tahoe RST Performance’s V8 boasts 433 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque; the new model is up 13 hp and 7 lb-ft. You might not feel that performance boost in the seat of your pants, but the dyno doesn’t lie. Chevrolet also bumped the top speed from 112 mph to 124 mph.

Joining the extra power, the RST Performance adds larger front rotors that are still clamped by Brembo calipers. Chevrolet finished the front and rear Brembo calipers in a torch red finish that looks good behind the black 20-inch wheels. According to Chevrolet, this brake package brings you to a dead stop from 60 mph in 133 feet, which is a 6.4-foot improvement from the base RST.

Underneath, Chevrolet switched to police-spec springs, retuned dampers, and police-spec suspension calibration. This Tahoe RST Performance is also nearly half an inch lower than the standard RST, which might not mean much on a racetrack but does make the RST Performance look more aggressive.

Chevrolet says that the RST Performance is heading to production before the end of 2022 and will be available on the 2023 model year Tahoe. The extra power and brakes will set you back an extra $8525 on top of your already spendy Tahoe RST.

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