The first official images of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS have leaked online, ahead of its scheduled debut. Up until now, we’ve only seen spy photos of the new range-topper.
The photos have appeared on several online discussion forums, after being scanned from a dealer brochure sent out recently by GM. As expected, the retro wagon features a 2.0 liter turbocharged Ecotec engine.
While the brochure doesn’t give a power rating, previous reports have indicated it will deliver 260 horsepower — identical to the Pontiac Solstice GXP.
The SS edition features a sportier interior with heavily bolstered seats, race-tuned suspension, a five-speed manual, and a leather wrapped steering wheel.
Production is expected start in December of 2007, which will give General Motors the flexibility in calling this either a 2008 model, or possibly even a 2009.
07/13, 10:44 AM
posted by:
AMGoff
I like it. The 260HP ain’t too shabby either.
07/13, 10:53 AM
posted by:
Bryce
Nice. I’m sure the power will be more than enough to kill the PT Turbo. Now they just need to get rid of that damned antenna.
07/13, 10:57 AM
posted by:
55amg
nice but i wish it got a V8 to go with the SS badge.
07/13, 11:10 AM
posted by:
meanpants555
Looks more like a range top than a range topper.
07/13, 11:24 AM
posted by:
Madcapp
At least thet’re trying something beyond sitckers and plastic cladding, so I’ll give them credit for that.
07/13, 11:43 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
No.
Don’t call anything without a V8 an SS
might as well be an s2000 for all i like it.
maybe if it had the Colorado i5 turbocharged and 2+2+2 seating, it would be worth taking a look at, but it will NEVER be a true SS!
07/13, 12:16 PM
posted by:
NOS2006
I guarantee this will be faster, quicker, and better handling than SS cars of the 70s. Why does it not deserve this trim level? SS stands for “Super Sport” not “RWD V8 Muscle Car.”
07/13, 12:21 PM
posted by:
musclemustang94
I as a Ford guy always thought SS stood for Super ****ty. haha jk. Nice car I guess. You won’t see many kids buy this though, unless all the people that love the XB so much fall in love with this thing.
07/13, 12:37 PM
posted by:
HoosierHero
That PT Cruiser looks great! *ooops! Now grandmas everywhere can tear up the streets on their way to get their meds lol.
07/13, 12:56 PM
posted by:
Htay5500
this car still doesnt interest me. its FWD and I only would use fwd for my daily commutes.
07/13, 2:15 PM
posted by:
Burmanesski
NOS2006, Do you think it will out run the 70 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 that had a quarter mile time of 13.19 or the 1971 corvette SS 427 that did a quarter mile of 12.32. But they had much bigger motors so if you were to give the HHR a 454 (if it would even fit) it would spank a STOCK muscle car not a Aftermarket muscle car or a newer one from 1978-now. One other thing the muscle cars look a hell of alot better than the HHR even if they are rusted. i say the rust makes them have character.
07/13, 2:44 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
Pass, I’ll take a GTI or an Si.
07/13, 4:34 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Lambo: GTIs are cool. Only FF compact worth having, if you ask me
07/13, 8:04 PM
posted by:
LP640
one for the scrap heap then
07/13, 9:14 PM
posted by:
SR
BTW, when they gonna do an Aveo SS??? Idiots.
07/13, 9:46 PM
posted by:
GMCsyclone#478
nice. it’ll eat up most of the foreign junk coming here. should’ve been all-wheel drive though.
07/13, 11:26 PM
posted by:
stick2clutch
Like I said in the Hyundai Nav post… Hyundai adds a Nav and everybody is so bouncy and happy for Hyundai.. GM drops a supercharged 260 HP engine in the HHR and everyone acts like they got cut-off by one on their way home.
07/14, 4:05 PM
posted by:
Aston Martin
A PERFORMANCE WAGON!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL WILL WE GET NEXT? ANYONE WANT A SUPERCHARGED SKIP?
THE ONLY GOOD PERFORMANCE ESTATES ARE THE MERC AND BMW OFFERINGS FROM THE HOUSES OF AMG AND THE M TUNING DIVISION. THESE CARS ARE PROPERLY QUICK, NOT SOME CRAPPY AMERICAN EFFORT WHICH IS REALLY JUST A BIG, CHEAP FLABBY PIECE OF ****.
07/14, 8:10 PM
posted by:
LP640
^agreed M5 estate rules and so does the S6, RS4 & E63 but the M5 is the best of the best
07/16, 11:12 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
SR:
that would be funny if the ugly spectre of such a beast existing wasn’t palpable
07/16, 7:24 PM
posted by:
Gogogodzilla
It’ll most likely have a ‘el cheapo’ plastic interior a la the Cobalt.
And only a 5-speed manual? Geez, GM’s a day late and a dollar short AGAIN. Most of the sporty cars out there are moving… or have moved to offering a 6-speed.
Plus the steering will probably be numb and the suspension will not be able to handle the weight and power that is demanded of it.
On the other hand, with 260 hp, it should be able to accelerate (in a straight line) relatively well.