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Engine Specs
Transmission
Chassis Specs
Exterior
Interior
Capacities

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis	2005 Chevy SSR
Type	6.0L OHV V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc)	366 / 6000
Bore & stroke (in / mm)	4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
Block material	cast aluminum
Cylinder head material	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	10.9:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)	390 / 291 @ 5400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)	405 / 549 @ 4400
Recommended fuel	93 octane recommended, not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm)	6500
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)	TBD
MPIG (city / hwy / combined)	automatic: 17 / 23 / 19
MPIG (city / hwy / combined)	manual: 16 / 26/ 19
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	automatic: 16.5 / 12.1 / 14.5
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	manual: 18.0 / 10.7 / 14.7

Transmission	Hydra-Matic 4L65-E	Tremec T-56 (M10)
Type	4-spd auto w/ overdrive, rear-wheel drive	6-spd manual
Application	Standard	Optioinal
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st	3.06	2.66
2nd	1.62	1.78
3rd	1.00	1.30
4th	0.70	1.00
5th	--	0.74
6th	--	0.50
Reverse	2.29	2.90
Final drive ratio	3.73:1	3.73:1

Chassis / Suspension	2005 Chevy SSR
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	2005 Chevy SSR
Type	power-assisted front disc, rear vented disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)	Front: 12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29; discs
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)	Rear: 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20; vented discs
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)	Front: 207.8 / 1340
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm)	Rear: 216.6 / 1397

Wheels and Tires		2005 Chevy SSR
Wheel size and type	Front	19-inch x 8-inch aluminum
Wheel size and type	Rear	20-inch x 10-inch aluminum
Tires	Front	P255/45R19 Goodyear
	Rear	P295/40R20 Goodyear
	No spare	repair and inflation kit provided

Exterior Dimensions		2005 Chevy SSR
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 Dimensions	2005 Chevy SSR
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	2005 Chevy SSR
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)	5.5 / 5.2
Cooling system (qt / L)	16.1 / 15.2
Maximum trailer weight (lb / kg)	2500 / 1134

Performance	2005 Chevy SSR
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) (seconds)	manual: 5.29 sec
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) (seconds)	automatic: 5.49 sec
¼-mile (seconds)	manual: 13.83 sec at 103.38 mph / 166.37 km/h
¼-mile (seconds)	automatic: 13.95 sec at 99.2 mph / 159.65 km/h
50-70 mph (81-113 km/h)	manual: 2.76 sec
50-70 mph (81-113 km/h)	automatic: 3.01 sec

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