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 down.

GM’s high-performance vehicle operations fine-tuned the suspension and improved the brakes on the SS. It features stiffer springs, an 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, paired with new dual-piston iron calipers, while the monster twenty-inch aluminum wheels have 255/50 V-rated tires.

The TrailBlazer SS has unique exterior styling and specific interior details, including prominent 20-inch flangeless wheels. Power is delivered by the Corvette-derived LS2 6.0L V-8, allowing a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. A high-performance suspension with a lower ride height is also part of the package and was tuned by GM’s Performance Division on several race tracks, including Germany’s legendary Nurburgring, a challenging track featuring 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 has been improved with larger 12.8-inch front disc brake rotors and new dual-piston iron calipers. Heavy-duty iron calipers are rigid and retain their shape under high pressure / heat braking conditions, providing a linear feel and reduced pedal travel at high energy stops. The brake pads use the same high-performance linings as the Corvette for strong fade resistance. ABS is standard. There is also an accessory front brake cooling package available to optimize track performance.

Chevrolet engineers did a wide chassis tune to the Trailblazer SS, lowering the suspension 1 inch and adding 25% stiffer springs. Ride height has been lowered by about an inch using 25 percent stiffer for a firmer ride and reduced body roll, and to give the TrailBlazer SS a lower, more aggressive demeanor.

The SS model remains distinct with the black diamond grille, the spoiler on the trunk lid, and overall it 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 an air-leveling rear suspension are also standard for the SS.

The TrailBlazer SS’s engine has a composite intake manifold that is used in other midsize trucks and was adapted to the LS2 to help produce balanced torque and horsepower within packing parameters. The engine also has the Trailblazer brand bypass oil pan. The tray’s cast passage, the front differential axle shaft, allows it to pass through the tray rather than under it. This helps keep the engine mounted lower on the chassis for better balance and a lower center of gravity. There’s also a sleek SS-specific engine cover, radiator support cover, and coordinated air induction box.

Backing up the 6.0L V-8 is a new electronically controlled Hydra-Matic 4L70-E four-speed automatic transmission. It debuted in the TrailBlazer SS and was developed to handle the high horsepower and high torque loads of performance-oriented light vehicles. Special high-strength, heat-treated materials are used throughout the 4L70-E to ensure it provides smooth, reliable shifting.

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