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Body style: Truck
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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Have you ever thought of a pick-up roadster? Well, nobody did, besides Chevrolet. The SSR (Super Sport Roadster) was unveiled to the public in 2003, after the concept car released in 2000 at the Detroit Auto Show.

Inspired from the 40’s Chevrolet pickups, the SSR nicely blended the tough appearance of a muscular car with the joy provided by a roadster, into a retro-modern vehicle.

Based on the hydroformed-steel platform of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the SSR had a body-on-frame architecture. The platform was shortened by 13 inches, while the other dimensions were kept the same.

Fitted with an all-aluminium 5.3-liter V8 engine, the SSR had 300 ponies under the hood. The unit was mated with a 4-speed automatic transmission that sent the power to the rear wheels.

Other features that helped the SSR to provide the sporty experience were thick anti-roll bars, big brakes and returned shock absorbers.

The SSR had a real pick-up’s utility, with a fully usable cargo bed and a retractable hard-top.

Having a limited production, the quality of the materials used throughout the cabin was not the best as Chevrolet needed to somehow keep costs under control.

The leather wrapped sport seats were firm and supportive, maybe the most appreciated part of the cabin.

It took around 20 seconds to lower the top and around 24 seconds to close it. With the top down, the cabin was pretty quiet compared to other convertibles. However, why would you want to put the top down instead of enjoying the sound of the V8?

CHEVROLET SSR 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  2 gasoline engines
  • 5.3L V8 4AT (290 HP)
  • 6.0L V8 6MT (396 HP)

CHEVROLET SSR
5.3L V8 4AT (290 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT (290 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5327 cm3
Power:213 KW @ 5200 RPM
290 HP @ 5200 RPM
286 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
441 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/45 R19 // 295/40 R20
DIMENSIONS
Length:191.4 in (4862 mm)
Width:78.6 in (1996 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/64.9 in (1,628/1,648 mm)
Wheelbase:116 in (2946 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:23.5 cuFT (665 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4079.2 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET SSR
6.0L V8 6MT (396 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT (396 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5992 cm3
Power:291 KW @ 5400 RPM
396 HP @ 5400 RPM
390 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:405 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
549 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:25.1 gallons (95.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/45 R19 // 295/40 R20
DIMENSIONS
Length:191.4 in (4862 mm)
Width:78.6 in (1996 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/64.9 in (1,628/1,648 mm)
Wheelbase:116 in (2946 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:23.5 cuFT (665 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Gross Weight Limit:4760 lbs (2159 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Combined:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
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