Tuning company Icon has unveiled the Reformer, a one-off Chevrolet Suburban from the 1970s (see video) swapped to a monstrous modern engine churning out 1,014 PS (1,000 hp / 746 kW) and 1,220 Nm (900 lb-ft) of torque. It cost a jaw-dropping $1.1 million to create.
Jonathan Ward, the founder and owner of Icon, said the Suburban was among his all-time favorite cars to work with. For this particular project, he drew inspiration from the works of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, an architect famous for his ingenious use of glass and steel.
Power for the restored Suburban comes from an Alien LS 427 twin-turbo engine built by Nelson Racing Engines with the specifications mentioned above. According to the tuners, the engine has no trouble whatsoever keeping its cool in a traffic jam with AC on in the cabin, so it should be useful for much more than just track days.
On the exterior side of things, the SUV flaunts a solid-cast radiator grille and wears the initials of one of the customer’s family members, who happened to work at a GM factory back when the Suburban was still in production.
Rounding off the impressive project is a complete interior overhaul.