New Chevrolet HHR SS (part 2)
Reports have come out that the new 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS was engineered by GM Performance Division and is the first SS model developed since GMPD was charged with overseeing all of the “go, stop and turn” requirements demanded of any new Chevrolet wearing the SS badge.
“Beginning with HHR SS, all future SS models will have superior power, braking and handling capabilities for maximum credibility with our customers and enthusiasts alike,” said John Heinricy, GM Performance Division executive. “The SS badge represents high performance, and the HHR SS delivers with a fully-integrated, balanced driving experience.”
Reports also say that the HHR SS was engineered to offer more than simply increased power. An all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed and tuned at Germany’s famed Nürburgring racing circuit. It includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning - all designed to complement the turbocharged powertrain.
The exterior of the new Chevrolet is also enhanced. Some of its features are the new air dam-style front fascia with fog lamps, new mesh-style upper and lower grilles and a new rear fascia with outlet for single bright exhaust tip.
The 2008 HHR SS comes with standard features such as large, five-spoke 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and performance, which gives the HHR SS a lower, performance-oriented stance.
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