2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS Plus Chevrolet Performance
As the first truck developed by GM’s Performance Division, the Trailblazer SS has a towing capacity of up to 6,700 pounds with the two-wheel drive model and up to 6,500 pounds with the available all-wheel drive model. Cargo volume is 41 cubic feet (1,161 liters) behind the rear seat and 80 cubic feet (2,265 liters) with the rear seat folded.
GM performance vehicle operations tuned the SS’s suspension and improved brakes. It features stiffer springs, a one-inch lower ride height and thicker stabilizer bars, as well as standard StabiliTrak stability control. Larger, 12.8-inch-diameter front brake discs are mounted along with new iron twin-piston calipers, while the monstrous twenty-inch aluminum wheels sport 255/50 V-rated tires.
TrailBlazer SS features unique exterior styling and specific interior appointments, including prominent 20-inch flangeless wheels. Power is delivered by the Corvette-derived LS2 6.0L V-8, allowing for a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds. A performance suspension with lowered ride height is also part of the package and has been tuned by GM’s Performance Division at various race tracks, including Germany’s legendary Nürburgring, a challenging course that features more than 12.5 miles of twists and drastic elevation changes. The TrailBlazer SS is available in two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
The TrailBlazer SS’s four-wheel disc brake system is upgraded with larger 12.8-inch front disc brake rotors and new iron dual-piston calipers. Heavy-duty iron calipers are stiff and retain their shape under high-pressure/hot braking conditions, providing a linear feel and reduced pedal travel under high-energy stops. The brake pads use the same high performance coatings as the Corvette for strong fade resistance. ABS is standard. A front brake cooling package is also available to optimize performance on the track.
Chevrolet engineers performed extensive chassis tuning on the Trailblazer SS, lowering the suspension 1 inch and adding 25% stiffer springs. Ride height has been lowered about an inch using a 25-percent stiffener for a firmer ride and reduced body roll, and to give the TrailBlazer SS a lower, more aggressive stance.
The SS model remains distinctive with the black diamond grille, decklid spoiler, and generally looks more like the NASCAR cars from Gordon’s campaigns. It has 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and four-wheel discs (12.8-inch rotors up front). StabiliTrak and a rear air-leveling suspension are also standard for the SS.
The TrailBlazer SS’s engine has a composite intake manifold used on other midsize trucks and was adapted to the LS2 to help produce balanced horsepower and torque within package parameters. The engine also has Trailblazer’s signature step-through oil pan. The cast tray passage allows the front differential half-shaft to pass through the tray instead of under it. This helps keep the engine mounted lower in the frame for better balance and a lower center of gravity. There’s also a fancy SS-specific engine cover, radiator support cover, and coordinated air induction box.
Backing the 6.0L V-8 engine is a new Hydra-Matic 4L70-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. It makes its debut on the TrailBlazer SS and was developed to handle the high horsepower and torque loads of performance-oriented light-duty vehicles. Special high-strength, heat-treated materials are used throughout the 4L70-E to ensure it offers smooth, dependent shifting.
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