2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS Plus the Chevrolet Performance

As the first truck developed by GM's25 percent stiffer for a firmer ride and reducing
Performance Division, Trailblazer SS' has a towingbody roll, and to give the TrailBlazer SS a lower,
capacity up to 6,700 pounds with the two-wheelmore aggressive demeanor.
drive model and up to 6,500 pounds with theThe SS model remains distinct with black-diamond
available all-wheel drive model. Cargo volume is 41grille, decklid spoiler, and generally looking more like
cubic feet (1161 liters) behind the rear seat and 80the NASCAR cars Gordon campaigns. It has
cubic feet (2265 liters) with the rear seat folded.20-inch polished aluminum wheels and four-wheel
GM's High Performance Vehicle Operations tuneddisks (12.8-inch rotors at the front). StabiliTrak and
the suspension and upgraded the brakes of thea rear air-leveling suspension are also standard for
SS. It features stiffer springs, an inch lower ridethe SS.
height, and thicker anti-roll bars, as well asThe TrailBlazer SS's engine has a composite
standard StabiliTrak stability control. Larger,intake manifold used in other mid-size trucks and
12.8-inch diameter front brake discs are fitted,was adapted to the LS2 to help produce balanced
allied to new iron twin-piston calipers, while thetorque and horsepower within packaging
monster twenty-inch aluminum wheels have 255parameters. The engine also has the Trailblazer's
50 V-rated tires.trademark pass-through oil pan. The pan's cast-in
The TrailBlazer SS has unique exterior styling andpassage allows the front differential's half-shaft to
specific interior appointments, including prominentrun through the pan instead of under it. This helps
20-inch flangeless wheels. Power is delivered bykeep the engine mounted lower in the chassis for
the Corvette-derived LS2 6.0L V-8, enabling abetter balance and a lower center of gravity.
0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. A performanceThere also is a stylish SS-specific engine cover,
suspension with lowered ride height also is part ofradiator support cover and coordinated air
the package and was tuned by GM's Performanceinduction box.
Division at several racetracks, including Germany'sBacking the 6.0L V-8 is a new Hydra-Matic 4L70-E
legendary Nurburgring - a challenging road courseelectronically controlled four-speed automatic
that features more than 12.5 miles of turns andtransmission. It debuts in the TrailBlazer SS and
drastic elevation changes. The TrailBlazer SS iswas developed to handle the high horsepower and
available in two-wheel drive and all-wheel drivehigh torque loads of performance-oriented
configurations.light-duty vehicles. Special high-strength and
The four-wheel disc braking system of theheat-treated materials are used throughout the
TrailBlazer SS is enhanced with larger, 12.8-inch4L70-E to ensure it delivers smooth, dependable
front disc brake rotors and new, iron twin-pistonshifting.
calipers. The heavy-duty iron calipers are stiff andPartstrain manufactures and sells aftermarket
retain their shape under high pressure/high heatperformance products and accessories for GM
braking conditions, providing a linear feel andvehicles. Partstrain strives to be the ultimate
reduced pedal travel in high-energy stops. Thesource for performance products and accessories
brake pads use the same high-performance liningsfor most GM vehicles.
as the Corvette for strong fade resistance. ABSParts train's product line-up for the Chevrolet
is standard. There also is an accessory frontTrailblazer SS includes Engine system, Electrical
brake-cooling package available for optimizedsystem, Header, Exhaust, Hoods, Hubcaps,
track performance.multiple Body Kit designs, Suspension, Condensers,
Chevrolet's engineers did extensive chassis tuningBumpers, Radiator Support, Spoiler, Catalytic
to the Trailblazer SS where they lowered theConverter, and a variety of additional upgrades
suspension 1-inch and add 25% stiffer springs. Thethat compliment the car.
ride height has been lowered about an inch using