Chevrolet SSR
Chevrolet SSR is a pick-up convertible by Chevrolet. SSR is the abbreviation for Super Sport Roadster. Produced between 2003 and 2006, SSR was criticised for being a paradox "factory hot-rod" model.
SSR is based on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The car is heavy at around 2 tons (heavier than the TrailBlazer itself).
SSR is equipped with the Vortec V8 engine - that gives the car a characteristic engine sound.
The performance figures are decent, but not terrific. With such a heavy and tall build, the car is great at comfortable cruising - and definitely should not be used for hunting fast corners.
The model sold under expectations: around 24150 were produced in total.
The retro design is somewhat similar to 1940-s/1950-s Chevy Advanced Design pick-ups. The design team was led by Ed Welburn.
Specifications
| Car | |
| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Model | SSR |
| Chassis | |
| Chassis | pick-up |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Top | convertible |
| Engine layout | front engine |
| Drive layout | rear wheel drive |
| Engine | |
| Type | Otto |
| Layout | V 8 |
| Capacity | 5326 ccm |
| Valves/cylinder | 2 |
| Power | 303 hp at 5200 rpm |
| Torque | 449 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Suspension | |
| Rear | multilink |
| Wheels | |
| Front | 225/45R19 |
| Rear | 295/40R20 |
| Transmission | |
| Type | 4-speed automatic |
| Consumption | |
| City | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Road | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Combined | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration | 7.7 s for 0-100 km/h |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4862 mm |
| Width | 1996 mm |
| Height | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2946 mm |
| Weight | 2159 kg |
Options
- Engine:
- 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8
- 6.0 L LS2 V8
- Transmission:
- 4-speed automatic
- 6-speed manual
Model years
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006