Every real Chevy fan knows that SS stands for Super Sport, and that it indicates a serious boost in performance...
This all original Trailblazer SS runs and drives perfectly. Single owner has taken very good care of the vehicle. Probably not a cleaner Chevrolet Trailblazer SS to be found.
The Chevrolet Super Sport formula is a simple one. Just add more horsepower, sharpen the handling, spice up the styling, and you’ve got an exciting new variation of a proven model. Designers have followed that formula to the letter with the 2006 Trailblazer SS. This more muscular version of Chevy’s big volume mid-size SUV was the first utility to emerge from GM’s super tuning Performance Division. As they have done with SS cars, the Performance Division staff immediately stuffed more motor under the Trailblazer's hood. In this case, it’s a 6.0-liter pushrod V8 derived from the Corvette LS2 engine that delivers 395 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Set low in the chassis to improve balance, the LS2 V8 drives an all-wheel-drive system through a high-torque 4-speed automatic transmission with unique T-gear shift.
Handling comes courtesy of 25% stiffer springs and a 10% larger front stabilizer bar on a one-inch lowered suspension. Stabilitrak electronic stability control is standard and of great help. Gripping the pavement are low-profile 255/50 series tires on polished 20-inch alloy wheels.
Coupled with quick hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering, the Trailblazer SS responds. Front end feedback is great with only mild push. Side-to-side transitions remain tight as all-wheel-drive ensures plenty of grip at both ends.
Braking delivers a similar stellar performance. Stops from 60 average a very good 119 feet, thanks to larger 12.8-inch front disc brakes with twin-piston calipers, and specially tuned ABS.
The racy cockpit includes:
Spacious rear cabin and 43.7 cubic-foot cargo area gives the SS utility what the average muscle car owner can only dream of.
Finally, it’s all wrapped in aggressive muscle-truck bodywork with a monochrome grille and pavement-hugging front fascia. The combination of deeply tinted windows, body colored trim lowered suspension, gives the SS a menacing profile. From the rear the chrome exhaust tip makes it clear that this Trailblazer is on fire.
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