--- title: "2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition Gets 433 HP, Police Spec Upgrades" description: "The 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition hits 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and can still tow 7,600 pounds." date: "2022-09-14" modified: "2022-09-14" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-chevy-tahoe-rst-performance-edition-gets-433-hp-police-spec-upgrades" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Trucks" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Tahoe" --- # 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition Gets 433 HP, Police Spec Upgrades ![]() *\Chevrolet\* In every modern action movie, there are always blacked-out [Chevy Tahoes ]()driven by police, keeping up with baddies in some sort of reality-defying car chase. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be behind the wheel of such a Tahoe, Chevy is now giving you the option. The Tahoe RST Performance Edition just launched at the Detroit Auto Show with more power and better handling inspired by the version that only cops could get before now. For Performance Edition duty, Chevy pulled the chassis, suspension, and powertrain upgrades straight from the [PPV police pursuit]() package. According to Chevrolet's Vice President Scott Bell, the Tahoe RST Performance Edition "leverages the proven capability of Chevy’s pursuit-rated police vehicle packages and motorsports success to offer a confident, engaging driving experience for our customers.” Never thought you'd read that about a Tahoe, huh? To make it more agile, it gets police-spec springs, a police-spec chassis calibration, and a police-spec ride height that's 0.4 inches lower in front and 0.8 inches lower in the rear. It also gets special Brembo brakes that are 25 percent larger than the standard Tahoe RST's, and what Chevy calls "Performance calibrated brake feel." It can apparently stop from 60 mph in just 133 feet. ![]() *Chevrolet* Power is also up ever so slightly, to the tune of 433 horsepower and 467 pound-feet—an increase of 13 hp and seven lb-ft, respectfully. The rumbling 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine still sends power to a 10-speed automatic transmission, helping the Tahoe RST Performance hit 60 mph in 5.78 seconds, versus the standard RST's 5.95 seconds. It also runs a 14.2-second quarter-mile at 97 mph, which is two-tenths of a second faster than the regular RST. The top speed is 124 mph. The only way to tell a Tahoe RST Performance Edition apart from the regular RST will be the black "RST" badges on the outside. Inside, it gets a set of sport pedals. But that's about it. Chevy didn't completely sell out in the name of police-grade performance. The rig can tow 7,600 pounds and seat seven comfortably, so it's still [a family SUV]()—it just drives a bit more like a cop car, if that's what you're into. To get those police-spec Performance Edition upgrades, you'll have to put down an additional $8,525, and it's only available on 2023 Tahoe RST models. To sweeten the deal, that additional cost also includes the Luxury Package. Production begins in the fourth quarter of 2022. *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: nico.demattia@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()