Chevrolet HHR SS Released

[mikeyb]

2008 HHR SS FAST FACTS

• Engineered and developed by GM Performance Division
• 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and intercooled engine with 260-hp (194 kW)
• GM Powertrain Sweden five-speed transmission with enhanced shifter feel/placement
• Nrburgring-tuned FE5 sport suspension delivers 0.86 g grip (with manual transmission)
• SS-specific appearance, including new fascias, rockers and rear spoiler
• 18-inch high-polished forged aluminum wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires
• SS-specific interior with new sport seats, A-pillar boost gauge and more
• On sale: fourth quarter 2007

 

[mikeyb]

What the hell is wrong with Chevy? They should have put this 260hp 2.0L in the Cobalt SS Supercharged instead of the HHR. Idiots!!!

 

[Antoine]

Reminds me of the PT Cruiser turbo...except it's a Chevy...I think the only real reason anyone would buy one is if it's UBER cheap...otherwise why bother? There are several 200+hp/turbo compacts on the market that offer a lot more of everything thing than the HHR SS and for a good price.

PS...0.86 g grip? Welcome to 1986...That's not Nrburgring-tuned...That's Average-tuned!

 

[mikeyb]

Boring American!

 

[NCZ13]

does anyone else think the HHR looks like complete ass?

its just...

ugly

 

[Familia323]

does anyone else think the HHR looks like complete ass?

its just...

ugly

Yes.

and .86g's for a 2008 car?! The MSP tested at .89g's 4-5 years ago! Apparently the MSP was Nurburgring tested as well.(doh)

 

[BlackCherry06]

Ugh..where's the eyeroll smiley when I need it?

It's really a shame that Chevrolet has decided to dilute the meaning behind their once-famous "SS" marque. Now everything comes in an SS version - give me a break. None of them get reviews that are worth a damn, and I'm sure this will be the next one to be slammed by the automotive press.

I realize it would have been the same crap vehicle, but they really should have just sufficed to name it "HHR Turbo". It does not deserve the SS emblem according to the history of SS at the Chevy stables.

 

[Chibana]

0.85g of lateral acceleration is also what I typically see of the Mazdaspeed3, slightly worse than the 0.87-0.88g that I see for my Mazda3.

 

[SuperStretch18]

does anyone else think the HHR looks like complete ass?

its just...

ugly

My brother-in-law loves this car for some reason. I forgive him though, since he's only 15. Now that he commented, I noticed that there are a TON of these around south florida. I see about 10-15 every day, now that I am paying attention. Ugly as hell, IMHO worse than the PT...

 

[Rally Ninja]

What the hell is wrong with Chevy? They should have put this 260hp 2.0L in the Cobalt SS Supercharged instead of the HHR. Idiots!!!

+1 It sure would of sold better thats for sure.

pretty impressive #s out of that thing too. Remind me not to mess with one in the MSP. Would this be chevys answer to the dodge caliber srt4?

 

[Dragon Queen]

.....ugly as sin, but that is expected from the peasant of the automotive industry.

 

[MS3ICA]

its definatly not ugly always thought they look slick

 

[clicknext]

Is it a sedan? Is it a wagon? A van? A truck? An SUV?

From the pictures I really can't tell whether it's a small car or a big honking thing.

 

[mikeyb]

^^Where have you been?

 

[CHICO2003]

Ugh... how do cars like this even get made?

What's sad is... this thing is supposed to be competing with the MS3 (and of course, the new SRT-4) Like the Cobalt, it will undoubtedly finish last in every conceivable way.

 

[CantCMe]

Waste of a motor...throw it in a rwd coupe Chevy!! Idiots...

 

[mikeyb]

^^Totally agree with that!!

 

[altspace]

It's still a hearse to me.

 

[Familia323]

Waste of a motor...throw it in a rwd coupe Chevy!! Idiots...

+10!!... Why can't car companies come out with another Nissan 240 type of car?

 

[nvmsp]

chevy, I'll wait for the camaro.