Ringbrothers' 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 'Bully' brawls with 1,200 hp

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Ringbrothers' 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 'Bully' brawls with 1,200 hp
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Ringbrothers brought four custom builds to the 2022 SEMA show, including a K5 Blazer with hypercar power.

Dubbed Bully, the Blazer boasts 1,200 hp courtesy of a GM-sourced LS3 6.8-liter V-8 topped with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger. That power is sent to all four wheels through a GM 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission and Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear axles.To cope with the steroidal power while preserving off-road capability, Ringbrothers went with a custom chassis with triangulated four-link suspension damped by two Fox Racing coilovers per wheel.

The exterior preserves most of the factory styling, but with some subtle updates. Carbon-fiber fender flares make room for the massive tires, and the hood is made from the lightweight material as well. The Blazer is painted in a shade called Bashful Blue.The interior was based on a"floating" theme, with a dashboard composed of three individual pods and seats upholstered in a way that makes them look a bit like lawn chairs.

The Bully Blazer is one of four vehicles Ringbrothers brought to the 2022 SEMA show. The others include

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