Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Share July 25, 2003 Chevrolet SSR The cruising season has reached its peak in America, and Chevrolet's new SSR has been crowned this year's king of cool. Born out of the States' obsession with pick-ups, the SSR is the world's first truck-based, 300bhp V8-engined, two-seat roadster. Described as a cross between the Plymouth Prowler and America's best-selling Ford F150 pick-up, the SSR rivals automotive fashion accessories like the Hummer H2 and Ford Thunderbird. Development began three years ago, and the first 25 'Signature Edition' SSRs were built earlier this year. Parent firm GM kept the first of these production models for itself, while the second car was sold on Internet auction site eBay for $137,850 - nearly ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 Most amazing is the two-piece metal roof. To drop it, you hold your foot on the brake, then push a single switch. The process takes 20 seconds - which is fast by any standards -and it's a marvel to watch, too. A steel cover over a compartment behind the seats rises at the front, and then small hydraulic cylinders slide two steel panels in an arc rearwards into this cubby. You're guaranteed a crowd. But don't race off too quickly because, while on-lookers are sure to be impressed, it's unlikely you will feel the same about the driving experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 Although the steering is rack-and-pinion, the column shakes laterally on even the smallest bumps. This is so dramatic that anyone who's unaccustomed to the flexibility of a ladder-frame truck will think something has broken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 But it's the worst part of the heavy roadster's driving experience. Enormous 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels mean grip is fantastic, although the front tyres howl loudly in corners before the SSR begins to understeer dramatically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie July 25, 2003 Share July 25, 2003 wow, a truck becomes a convert! that is really a slap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 As is the case with so many fashion statements, the SSR is ultimately a car best enjoyed from the pavement, rather than from behind the wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 the americans have unique taste when it comes to pickups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie July 25, 2003 Share July 25, 2003 yah man. i really dun mind driving this "pick up" on singapore road. twin exhaust some more. probable catch more that a traditional convert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 hehehe, you also thinking of putting a double bed behind right??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie July 25, 2003 Share July 25, 2003 no need, hay will do... a different setting a different feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 hay!!! ...... you wanna experience the wild wild west style izzit???.... got bugs ornot??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie July 25, 2003 Share July 25, 2003 i m fm the wild wild west jurong remember? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 25, 2003 Author Share July 25, 2003 oh yahor ...... maybe one day you can go join Toybabe and Jazziegirl for splash splash at the jurong east swimming complex..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toybabe Neutral Newbie July 26, 2003 Share July 26, 2003 Uncle Foo, dont tell people leh paiseh , how come Smiley never join us for West Lunch ha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 26, 2003 Author Share July 26, 2003 ......... yahor, must ask him to join us next time.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie July 28, 2003 Share July 28, 2003 hummm, good idea. i hv not been there and it would be an honour to hv two ladies as my guide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie July 29, 2003 Share July 29, 2003 Wow 300horsies Kinda cute and the front looks like the prowler? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 29, 2003 Author Share July 29, 2003 you're quite correct:- the article says it's based quite substantially on the prowler's platform except for the rear portion.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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