Posts: 123
From: Plano, Tx, USA
Registered: NOV 2001

posted 01-07-2002 01:06 PM         

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Whats up with chevy's new SSR V8 are they trying to compete or what? Anyone know anything about this car?
http://www.chevrolet.com/ssr/index.htm

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Toby

Posts: 2728
From: Piru, CA, USA
Registered: MAR 2001

posted 01-07-2002 01:20 PM         

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Someone showed me a picture of this car last year. I saw it for the first time in one of their TV ads last week. With Bob Lutz now being with GM, I am sure they will do something to it, to make sure it rates better than the prowler.

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Cliff Watson

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Posts: 1243
From: British Columbia\ Canada
Registered: JUN 2001

posted 01-07-2002 02:30 PM         

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They just intervieved Lutz on CNBC I think from the way he was talking we'll see some pretty wild things coming from GM
I wouldn't mind having one of them in my garage..

PK

Posts: 7476
From: Lake Ariel, Pa.
Registered: SEP 2000

posted 01-07-2002 02:48 PM         

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Anyone see the GT40 proto from Ford at the Detroit auto show? Looks even better then the original from what I saw. 500+ blown HP. Dont I wish they make it, and dont I wish I had one in the garage next to my Cat.

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Yellow is DCOOLEST

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From: Granada Hills, Ca, USA
Registered: MAY 2001

posted 01-07-2002 03:09 PM         

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I'll have one in my garage when it comes out.

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Posts: 760
From: Cincinnati, OH
Registered: JAN 2001

posted 01-07-2002 05:20 PM         

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I believe I read they may put a version of the Vortec 5.3L V8. Should be around 300hp. This engine is in my Avalanche - 285hp. I would like to get one of these also. I actually wanted one to replace my old Nissan P/U, but I got the Avalanche instead. It's more functional with 4 doors for the family and hauling ability. The SSR is basically another 2 seater convertible sports car.

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Black '99

Posts: 36093
From: Mesa, Az
Registered: JUL 2000

posted 01-07-2002 05:49 PM         

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Originally posted by butchcee:
Anyone see the GT40 proto from Ford at the Detroit auto show? Looks even better then the original from what I saw. 500+ blown HP. Dont I wish they make it, and dont I wish I had one in the garage next to my Cat.

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Seen it also -

Pena will own one for sure

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From: Rochester Hills, MI USA
Registered: JUL 2000

posted 01-08-2002 01:05 AM         

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The cover on the Jan. 7, 2002 edition of AutoWeek features the SSR, and includes a 4-page article. Regarding the powertrain, the article states:

"The SSR powertrain teamopted for the Tahoe's Vortec 5300 V8 and 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3 liter Gen III small block cranks out a peak 285 hp at 5200 rpm and 325 lb-ft at 4000 rpm. However, this Vortec 5300 is all aluminum like the Corvette's LS6, making the SSR the first "truck" with such a small-block.

The SSR goes into production at GM's new Oklahoma City plant late next year and should begin arriving in showrooms by March 2003. If you want one, get to your local Chevy dealer early, because we don't expect GM to build more than 20,000 or so. And with a sticker that should start in the mid-to high $30s, they'll move out fast."

There is also a small article in the February 2002 edition of Automobile.

How many of us think the Chevy dealers will stick with the $30,000 MSRP! NOT!

Posts: 10955
From: Dallas, TX
Registered: NOV 2000

posted 01-09-2002 09:47 AM         

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I have one on order, Well lets just say I have put money down on one. I am good friends with the dealer and the first ones will come out late OCT 2002.

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