Vehicle Description
If you're looking for a great-looking, fun, fast, and uncommon
vehicle that also happens to be relatively practical, take a look
at this 2005 Chevrolet SSR. Decked out in a very rare Aqua Blur
Metallic, also known as Bermuda Blue Metallic, a color which was
only made for the 2005 model year, makes this late-model muscle
truck one of less than 1,300 ever made. Add to that shimmering
tropical vibe a front end covered in silver flame decals,
complementing the SSR's retractable hardtop, and you have a car
that will turn heads everywhere it goes.
Inside, we find a host of modern amenities that old-school hot rods
can only dream of. A stock black leather interior featuring dual
power leather heated seats, power windows, locks, and mirrors,
along with an AM/FM/CD head unit, creates a warm and comfortable
cabin with or without the wind blowing through your hair. A power
bed cover release, air-conditioning, cruise control, and a center
console highlighted by a three-pod auxiliary gauge cluster all
serve to make road trips of any distance overwhelmingly
enjoyable.
For 2005, the SSR got a big upgrade under that trick wedge-shaped
hood. Gone is the 5.3-liter Vortec V-8, and in its place we find a
Corvette-derived 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine. Thanks to a lightweight
aluminum block and heads, flat-top pistons, and a healthy 10.9:1
compression ratio, this LS2 was capable of pumping out an
impressive 390 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque when it
rolled off the assembly line two decades ago. Those ponies are
routed through a heavy-duty 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission
before being sent out to the 3.73-geared rear end, which transmits
power to the pavement via a set of big 20-inch polished five-spoke
wheels shod in massive 305/35R-20 Firestone Indy 500 tires. At the
same time, a smaller set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in 275/40R-19
Firestones to give this throwback pickup the perfect staggered hot
rod stance.
*Rare Aqua Blur Metallic
*Less Than 1300 Made
*Flame Hood Decals
*Retractable Hardtop
*Short Bed
*LS2 V8
*4L60E Four Speed Auto
*3.73 Rear
*Four Wheel Power Discs
*Power Steering
*Power Windows
*Power Locks
*Power Mirrors
*Power Seats
*Heated Seats
*AC
*Cruise
*Owner's Manual
Despite having a curb weight about a keg and a half short of 5,000
pounds, this 2005 Chevrolet SSR could run from 0-60 mph in a scant
5.5 seconds. And thanks to its body-color rear tonneau-covered bed,
those kegs, or just about anything else, can fit nicely in back.
While produced for only four model years, the Chevy SSR cast a
brief but shining light on the autoverse, offering an incredibly
unique, retro-modern muscle truck that proved "hauling" could mean
more than one thing. If you want to feel what it's like to sit
behind the wheel of a V-8-powered droptop truck, then don't wait
another second. Call today! We can assist you with getting an
Extended Vehicle Service Plan from Freedom Warranty, which provides
comprehensive coverage that can save thousands of dollars on
unexpected repairs. Inquire for more details and pricing!
