Chevrolet SSR

Chevrolet SSR
Chevrolet SSR
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet
Production	2003–2006
Model years	2003–2006
Assembly	United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Craft Center)
Designer	Brian Baker; Bill Davis; Glen Durmisevich; Doug Ungemach;
Body and chassis
Class	Pickup truck
Body style	2-door roadster utility;
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	GM GMT368 platform
Related	Chevrolet TrailBlazer; GMC Envoy; Oldsmobile Bravada; Buick Rainier; Isuzu Ascender; Saab 9-7X;
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline:; 5.3 L LM4 V8 (2003–2004); 6.0 L LS2 V8 (2005–2006);
Transmission	6-speed Tremec T-56 manual; 4-speed 4L60-E automatic; 4-speed 4L65-E automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	116.0 in (2,946 mm)
Length	2003–05: 191.4 in (4,862 mm); 2006: 191.5 in (4,864 mm);
Width	78.6 in (1,996 mm)
Height	2003–05: 64.2 in (1,631 mm); 2006: 63.8 in (1,621 mm);

The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retro-styled and retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006.

During the 2003 and 2004 model years, the SSR used General Motors' 5.3 L 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) Vortec 5300 V8. Performance was 7.7 seconds for 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) with a 15.9 second 1⁄4 mile (402.3 m) time at 86.4 mph (139.0 km/h).

For the 2005 model year, the SSR used the 390 hp (291 kW; 395 PS) LS2 V8 engine also used in the C6 Corvette, Trailblazer SS, and Pontiac GTO, now offering a manual transmission option, the six-speed Tremec, for the first time. Performance improved dramatically with the LS2; the 6-speed manual version had an advertised 0–60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 5.29 seconds. In addition, GM badges were added to the vehicle.

For 2006, output of the LS2 increased to 395 hp (295 kW; 400 PS).