WHat's #1? The Dak rule sit's class i power.
But, first off, in this month's Truck Trend it speaks of a 4.XL V8 for the
SSR. The 5.3 is overrated at 285, so it'll probably end up only having
240-250 at the wheels. And in 02, the Dak R/T will have the HO 4.7m which
may end up producing as much as 320HP, then 2003 is the Hemi......AThe SSR
will not be a threat then for sure.....
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 3:36 PM
Subject: DML: 2002 Chevy SSR with 300HP V-8
> In the News:
>
> General Motors has committed to produce the innovative Chevy SSR roadster,
> an announcement expected since the daring truckster was first shown at the
> 2000 Detroit auto show.
>
> Speaking before an annual University of Michigan-sponsored automotive
> conference, GM president and chief executive officer G. Richard Wagoner,
> Jr., stressed that the Chevy SSR is GM's icon for product innovation
> leadership, the company's sense of urgency and renewed commitment to
> exciting vehicles.
>
> "Just ten months ago this vehicle was little more than an image on a
> designer's computer screen. But what an image!" he said. "So we marshaled
> the resources that only a big and fast company can bring to bear, and we
> built it in just three months, in time for the Detroit auto show last
> January."
>
> Wagoner noted, however, that the real benefit to the customer is the
quick
> production decision, which came just seven months after the first public
> showing.
>
> Chevy SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is the second of nine North American GM
> concept vehicles from the 2000 auto show circuit set to move from show
stand
> to owners' driveways. It joins the one-of-a-kind Hummer H2 in the product
> plan. Wagoner emphasized that more concept-to-production announcements
will
> be coming before "we unveil our next round of show stoppers beginning in
Los
> Angeles and Detroit in just under five months."
>
> Referring to the Chevy SSR concept pickup truck, which built such a huge
> following in less than one year, he said, "In production, you'll buy this
> vehicle with its open-air sports car feel, retractable hardtop, storage
and
> flexibility. And the best part, it's all Chevy heritage É rear-wheel-drive
> with strong V-8 power!"
>
> Noting that in the past GM would never have spoken about a planned
vehicle
> this early, Wagoner said, "We don't have every detail buttoned down for
the
> SSR, but look at that truck! Doesn't it just feel right? And frankly, the
> fact that we don't have all of the details to offer you on the Chevy SSR
> today says something in itself.
>
> "We know we can do it. That's good enough for me!" How many? How much?
> Those answers will be decided soon. Bottom line, you're going to be able
to
> buy this vehicle".
>
> SPECS
>
> 19inch rims up front, 20 inch in the rear
> 5.3 Vortec V-8 300HP, rearward drive
> Bucket Leathers Seats
> OnStar System
> Removal Hardtop
> New composite bed
>
> Scary from our point of view and trying to beat this truck on the street.
> Now the Dakota will move from the number two spot to three next year.
>
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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>
>
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