Vehicle Description
It's a SSR Convertible Retro Truck by Chevrolet. LS V8 6.0L of
Awesome! Very Cool with all the Goodies available. Cruise Top Down
in Style Ever since its debut for 2003, the Chevrolet SSR with its
retractable hardtop has been turning heads as the ultimate
boulevard cruiser pickup truck. For 2005, SSR gets to snap some
necks with a potent new 6.0L LS2 V-8 engine and available six-speed
manual transmission straight out of the legendary Corvette. Flexing
potent new muscle to match its stunning looks, SSR is powered by
the newest version of Chevy's legendary small-block V-8. Ratings
are 390 horsepower (291 kw) at 5400 rpm, while torque is 405 lb.-ft
(549 Nm) at 4400 rpm. This massive power dose is harnessed through
Corvette's Hydra-Matic 4L65-E four-speed automatic transmission or
an optional Tremec M10 six-speed manual gearbox. Engineering
advances in catalyst materials made possible catalytic converters
that are more effective and less restrictive for the LS2's exhaust.
The new converters are mounted closer to the exhaust manifold for
quicker 'lightoff' and reduced cold-start emissions. SSR's exhaust
has been retuned to maintain its throaty sound. In addition to its
new powertrain, SSR has numerous other enhancements for 2005, all
designed to make this outrageous retractable-top roadster the
thrill ride of the year. �pgrades include: • A retuned steering
system for a more precise on-center feel and reduced low-speed
effort Striking looks, stunning innovation While SSR's dramatic
exterior shape may recall the full-fendered forms of the late '40s
and early '50s, this innovative roadster is anything but retro when
it comes to incorporating leading-edge technology and creative
design solutions. One of SSR's most distinguishing features is its
cleverly engineered power-retractable hardtop, which provides an
open-air driving experience without sacrificing cargo space.
Incorporating a 'top stack' design, SSR's retractable hardtop is
the first ever applied on a pickup. It is the only system of its
kind where the roof panels move independently, stacking vertically
behind the passenger compartment - a design that ensures quick
operation with minimal stowage requirements. A single button on the
console transforms SSR from an enclosed hardtop to a convertible in
less than 30 seconds, neatly tucking the roof panels rearward
between the passenger compartment and cargo bed. This unique
vertical storage design system enables SSR to maintain the utility
and convenience of a pickup - even with the top down. Distinctive
interior SSR's interior design is based on Chevrolet's twin cockpit
approach, with a horizontal cross-car bar and body-colored accents
that pull exterior design cues inside. The satin chrome aluminum
look used on elements of SSR's exterior continues on the interior
door trim and instrument panel bezels. The cleanly styled
instrument panel contains gauges with bold graphics and a simple
three-dial design for all climate controls. Modern technology meets
traditional methods SSR's flared front fenders and quarter panels
are formed using a blend of modern technology and some traditional
methods used to produce the original 1947-1953 Advanced Design
Chevy lineup of pickup trucks, which formed the inspiration for
this unique modern-day muscle truck. The stamping process, for
example, uses a unique method called 'inverted toggle draw,' which
combines the original toggle draw process and the more recent
stretch draw concept. The use of new Grade 5 deep-draw quality
steel enables these shapes to be formed without splitting.
�nderneath its sleek exterior, SSR incorporates a body-on-frame
construction, which is an upper steel unibody mounted on a boxed
frame. Fully hydroformed steel side rails provide the frame with
strength and stiffness, relatively low weight and precision fits.
Eight cross members - as opposed to only four or six in similar
frame designs - boost structural strength while contributing to a
smooth ride, mor
