Sunday, August 18, 2013
2006 Chevrolet SSR Reviews Specs
I just got the little fella the other day. On the way home from the dealership, all sorts of road types were encountered. The vehicle performed just like it should. Boulevard cruiser? Oh! its more than that! And splendidly so. Very comfortable interior. This truck is quiet at city level traffic and eighty mph on the highway as well (Arizona).You have got to hand it to Chevy, this vehicle is a roaving billboard for that company. Remember to dress presentably and brush your teeth before driving this gem. All will look and just as many want to engage you in discussion. Raise and lower the hood only when its safe for others to watch on in jaw-dropped amazement. Brakes, cornering, everything.... this vehicle is a great buy at these reduced prices. Jump on it.Looks great with top up or down
News
SSR wont be back for 2007. Sales were decent only in the early going, General Motors needs to cut costs, and Chevrolet no longer needs the SSR as a showroom attraction.
New for 2006
The 2006 Chevrolet SSR adds a new intake manifold and revised engine tuning to increase power to 400 horsepower when equipped with the available 6-speed manual transmission. Power remains at 395 horsepower with the standard 4-speed automatic transmission. A two-tone appearance package is offered with either Smokin’ Asphalt over Ricochet Silver Metallic or Ricochet Silver Metallic over Smokin’ Asphalt. Pacific Blue Metallic is also offered as an exterior color.
Interior Design and Special Features
Leather seating and tasteful aluminum-look trim offer modern-day comfort and visual appeal, as does the four-spoke steering wheel that features controls for the trip computer and audio system functions. Touches of nostalgia abound; the automatics gear selector looks like it could have come from a 1968 Corvette, while an optional row of small gauges mounted down on the console remind one of a Camaro of similar vintage. Passenger space is a bit snug, however; the power seat controls are so close to the door that only child-size hands can operate them without opening the door first.
Safety
Side airbags, antilock brakes and traction control highlight the safety features list, but stability control is not available. Crash test data is unavailable, as the Chevrolet SSR has not been evaluated by the NHTSA and the IIHS.
Powertrains and Performance
The sole powertrain for the Chevy SSR is a 6.0-liter aluminum V8 rated at 400 hp and 400 pound-feet of torque. The big V8 sends the power to the limited-slip rear axle via either a heavy-duty four-speed automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual transmission. The V8s horsepower rating drops slightly to 395 when the automatic is specified. Despite the SSRs truck-based origins, its towing capacity is rated at a relatively meager 2,500 pounds.
Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options
All Chevrolet SSR models come as retractable-hardtop roadsters, offering the security and comfort of a coupe when the roof is raised along with the alfresco experience of a convertible when the top is dropped. There is just a single well-equipped version of the SSR, though an LS Preferred Equipment option package is available for those who desire heated seats, upgraded Bose sound (including an in-dash CD changer) and auto-dimming mirrors. Also available is wood trim for the cargo bed, another tip of the hat to the pickups of the late 1940s.
Driving Impressions
Accompanied by an exhaust note that would do an old Chevelle SS proud, the SSRs brawny V8 does an admirable job of motivating a vehicle that weighs 700 pounds more than a Caddy DeVille. When hustled along curvy roads, the Super Sport Roadster holds its own, feeling composed if not exactly agile. With an agreeable combination of handling, ride and performance, the 2006 Chevrolet SSR should satisfy anyone looking for a comfortable and stylish cruiser.
2006 Chevrolet SSR: Prices & Equipment
Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge
Base regular cab convertible pickup $39,240 $36,689 $650
Favorite Features
Retractable hard top, and oh so sweet Vette motor
Overall Review
convertible with great storage space. hard elec conv top. fantastic 6 litre eng and six speed tranny. looks great. tight handling. goes great with v. rod.
