[Troy Roberts]

For Release: July 1, 2003

CHEVY SSR | Specifications

Overview
Models: SSR
Body style / driveline: 2-seat convertible pickup with retractable hardtop / rear-wheel drive
Construction: 2-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels
EPA vehicle class: mid-size truck
Manufacturing location: Lansing, Michigan

Engines
Vortec 5300 V-8
Type: 5.3L OHV V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 325 / 5326
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.78 / 96 x 3.27 / 92
Block material: Die-cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: Die-cast aluminum
Valvetrain: OHV 2 valves per cylinder, camshaft in block, hydraulic roller lifters
Ignition system: Electronic direct
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.5: 1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): 300 / 224 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 331 / 449 @ 4000
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6000
Exhaust system: stainless steel with single muffler and dual tailpipes
Emissions controls: evaporative system, catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined): 15 / 19 / 17

Transmission

Type: Hydra-Matic 4L60-E4-speed automatic w/overdrive, rear-wheel drive
Gear ratios 1):
First:
3.06
Second:
1.62
Third:
1.00
Fourth:
0.70
Reverse:
2.29
Final drive ratio: 3.73:1

Chassis/Suspension
Front: Double-A arm
Rear: five-link solid axle
Steering type: Hydraulically assisted rack and pinion
Steering ratio: 16.0:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.05
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): 38.1 / 11.6

Brakes

Type: power-assisted front disc, rear vented disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front rotor
(diameter x thickness, in / mm): 12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29; discs
Rear rotor
(diameter x thickness, in / mm): 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20; vented discs
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm): front: 207.8 / 1340;
rear: 216.6 / 1397

Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: front: 19-inch x 8-inch aluminum
rear: 20-inch x 10-inch aluminum
Tires: front: P255/45R19 Goodyear
rear: P295/40R20 Goodyear
no spare: repair and inflation kit provided

Dimensions

Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 116 / 2946
Overall length (in / mm): 191.4 / 4862
Overall width (in / mm): 78.6 / 1996
Overall height (in / mm): 64.2 / 1631
Track (in / mm): front: 64.1 / 1628; rear: 64.9 / 1648
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): 6.1 / 154
Curb weight (lb / kg): base: 4760 / 2159
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 52 / 48

Interior
Seating capacity: 2
Head room (in / mm): 40 / 1016
Leg room (in / mm): 42.1 / 1069
Shoulder room (in / mm): 53.5 / 1359
Hip room (in / mm): 51.3 / 1303

Capacities

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): 39.9 / 1130
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 23.7 / 671
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): 2500 / 1134
Fuel tank (gal / L): 25 / 94.6
Engine oil (qt / L): 6.3 / 6
Cooling system (qt / L): 16.1 / 15.2

Performance
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) (seconds): 7.6
¼-mile (seconds): 15.9 @ 90 mph

 

[Guest]

so it has gone up from 290 to 300 HP?

 

[Troy Roberts]

So it appears.

 

[Guest]

But it is still less than the 350 HP being advertised for the new GTO.Why can't they give SSR owners as much as the new GTO owners???????

InfernoRed

 

[Guest]

What is the difference between the 'A' package and the 'B' package? Any engine difference?:cool