Chevrolet Silverado - High-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet

Launched in 2003, the Silverado SS is a high-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet. It is based on the 1500 Silverado with upgrades in drive train and both exterior and interior appearance. It was equipped standard with the 6.0 liter Vortec High-Output V8 rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 lb·ft (515 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm coupled to a 4L65E four speed automatic transmission. This was the same engine used for the second generation Cadillac Escalade.

Chevrolet and GMC advertised this engine as the Vortech High Output and later as the "VortecMAX", while Cadillac calls it the "HO 6000". The SS debuted in 2003 with a standard All Wheel Drive setup with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio and 4 wheel disc brakes.

In 2005 as an option to reduce the price, you could get a 2 wheel drive version which was equipped with drum rear brakes and a 3.73 final drive gear ratio. 2005 was also the first year the sun roof was availabe in the SS line up. In 2006 The AWD line up was droped and rear wheel drive with a 3.73 final drive gear ratio and rear drum brakes was the only option. In a further effort to reduce cost, you could also get cloth interior and a bench set for the first time.

The Silverado SS also comes with the Z60 performance suspension and 20 inch aluminum wheels. All the SS trucks in both 2 wheel drive and AWD used the torsion bar style front suspension for better handling. It should also be noted the SS themed trucks were only available from the factory in Black Onyx, Victory Red, and Arrival Blue Metallic in 2003 and 2004. In 2005 Arrival Blue Metallic was droped from the color choice and replaced with Silver Birch Metallic.

Wherever you travel across this land, you’ll see that Chevy Silverado is on the job. Carrying the weight. Building the bridges. Working the family farms. And sometimes, just working to take a break from it all. Whether you need a pickup truck to haul a truckload of materials to a job site or simply haul it out of town for a weekend camping trip, you need a pickup that works for you — even when you’re not working. That truck is the 2012 Silverado 1500, the long-lasting, dependable full-size pickup truck that fits your lifestyle.

Chevrolet Silverado - High-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet

Chevrolet Silverado - High-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet

Chevrolet Silverado - High-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet