2006 Chevrolet SSR

2006 Chevrolet SSR

Why This Vehicle is Special

Back in the '40s and '50s Chevrolet built what was then called Classic Advance Design trucks. Later, Chevrolet built a new concept truck with a retro-style design that had V8 power, sports car handling, and a unique look that has become a classic in its own right.

We have a red 2006 Chevrolet SSR here at Skyway Classics that is very clean and has that unique fold-down hardtop as well as chrome wheels and fat tires and is powered by the 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 that churns out 400 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque and shifted by a 6-speed manual transmission and has four-wheel power disc brakes too.

But we should also never forget that these hardtop convertible pickups are a ton of fun to drive.

Features

2006 Chevrolet SSR

6.0-liter LS2 V-8 that churns out 390 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque.
6-speed manual transmission
4-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS
Looks factory stock in a clean and detailed engine compartment
Air conditioning
Power steering
Four-wheel disc brakes
Slick black/red cockpit with brushed trim
Twin well-padded power buckets
Matching center console
Power windows
Power locks
Power seats
Power mirrors
Cruise control
Key-less entry
Air conditioning
Stereo radio system
Legendary curvy style with modern streamlining
Slick factory red paint
Super fat front fenders
Wedge-shaped hood
Side steps
Rear sporty cargo box
Even fatter rear fenders
Power folding hardtop
Chrome wheels
Black wall performance radial tires

Mechanical

Our 2006 SSR has the new version of Chevy's 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 that churns out 400 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. It's the same engine found under the hood of the Corvette and the Pontiac GTO.

A 6-speed manual transmission also found in the Corvette has been tested in magazines at seven seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph with 0-to-100-mph time that was even more impressive in just 14.1 seconds.

It all rides on a shortened, reinforced version of the Trailblazer EXT's hydroformed steel perimeter frame, which is supported by a firm double A-arm suspension up front and a 5-link rear with a solid axle.

This chassis and suspension give the SSR cornering capabilities way beyond those of a typical pickup, turn in is quick, and front plow mild, body roll is minimal, and feedback from the suspension and tires first rate.

Stopping the SSR are 4-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, which brought it down from 60 in a good average distance of 132 feet.

It all looks factory stock in a clean and detailed engine compartment with all the correct factory components like air conditioning, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and chrome wheels and grippy black sidewall performance tires.

Interior

The SSR's red exterior is matched by a slick black/red cockpit that's both custom stylish and Chevy efficient. Brushed SSR trim provide a nice contrast to the dark dash and doors, while power buckets provide good long distance ride comfort.

The main gauge cluster is super with controls for the AM/FM/CD audio system are clear and easy to use, as are the simple climate controls.

It has sculpted bucket seats, a color-matched center console with the manual shifter, power windows, power locks, power seats, power mirrors, cruise control, key-less entry, ice-cold air conditioning, and stereo radio system.

Exterior

Our SSR retro machine has a legendary curvy style with modern streamlining covered with slick factory red paint that has the original deep luster.

Chevrolet trucks in the 1950s had a lot of chrome and stainless and they carried over that retro theme as well machine as there is plenty of bright work on the grille, door handles, and the running boards with shiny chrome mag wheels alloys for an extra aggressive stance.

Super fat front fenders bulge out from a plunging, wedge-shaped hood. While in the rear, the sporty cargo box is flanked by even fatter fenders.

But the slickest exterior feature, and the core of the SSR's appeal, is the powe