2008 HHR SS Turbocharged - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSOOCH · 03-23-2008, 10:57 PM

I just wanted to let you all know that I bought my wife a HHR SS this weekend. I'll post pics soon. It's a bitchin' little hot rod. I know that there was news by Bob Lutz that they might but the 2.0L Eco-Tec Turbo Charged in the entry level Camaro and alot of people (including me) who cried foul. But I gotta tell you guys, that little HHR SS is a quick little car. it might work in an entry level Camaro.

COPO_Chevy · 03-23-2008, 10:59 PM

cool i always thought the HHR was a nice looking little car and wondered how they performed with the SS option. nice addition, and would love to see some photo's

stovt001 · 03-23-2008, 11:24 PM

My mom is looking at the HHR SS. I'd rather have the Cobalt SS, but its not bad at all. I think the Astra would be a far better hot hatch though. They really need to get a Redline version together.

*TAG UR IT* · 03-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Looking forward to seeing the pix! Congrats!

MCPOAJ · 03-24-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I just wanted to let you all know that I bought my wife a HHR SS this weekend. I'll post pics soon. It's a bitchin' little hot rod. I know that there was news by Bob Lutz that they might but the 2.0L Eco-Tec Turbo Charged in the entry level Camaro and alot of people (including me) who cried foul. But I gotta tell you guys, that little HHR SS is a quick little car. it might work in an entry level Camaro.

sweet there's only one problem for the camaro though... WEIGHT i don't think the new camaro will be some little cobalt or HHR but props on the new buy

COPO_Chevy · 03-24-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MCPOAJ

sweet there's only one problem for the camaro though... WEIGHT i don't think the new camaro will be some little cobalt or HHR but props on the new buy

ya but personally i dont think the camaro will weigh to much..iv said this bfor but..look at the 2007 monte SS...weighs about 3400lbs..and has pretty much the same dimensions as the camaro LxWxH wise..and ik, ik..there r certain other cercumstances(sp) but really..i think our camaro mit b able to reach around there...im not saying its going to b 3,400lbs but maybe into the 3500 and 3600..i mean look at it compaired to the dodge avenger looks tiny but just my 2 cents worth

stovt001 · 03-24-2008, 01:35 AM

Yes weight will be more, but, consider we're talking about the top trim HHR versus the rock bottom trim Camaro. So no, the 260 hp I4 TC'd Camaro won't be very fast, but it won't be a slug either. I'd say you'd be looking at maybe a little slower than the V6 powered Camry, or maybe about as fast as the V6 Malibu. Not great, but not bad either.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-24-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

Yes weight will be more, but, consider we're talking about the top trim HHR versus the rock bottom trim Camaro. So no, the 260 hp I4 TC'd Camaro won't be very fast, but it won't be a slug either. I'd say you'd be looking at maybe a little slower than the V6 powered Camry, or maybe about as fast as the V6 Malibu. Not great, but not bad either.

There's the key right there.

bouncertime · 03-24-2008, 01:52 PM

If they put the T/C 2.0 in the base Camaro, I am sure it will be tuned down a little, so you don't have to run premium. Not very many people would buy a base model car that has to run premium gas.

As for the HHR SS, I really like the looks of it. Don't forget to put up some pics.

03-23-2008, 10:57 PM	#1
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	2008 HHR SS Turbocharged I just wanted to let you all know that I bought my wife a HHR SS this weekend. I'll post pics soon. It's a bitchin' little hot rod. I know that there was news by Bob Lutz that they might but the 2.0L Eco-Tec Turbo Charged in the entry level Camaro and alot of people (including me) who cried foul. But I gotta tell you guys, that little HHR SS is a quick little car. it might work in an entry level Camaro.

03-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#9
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	If they put the T/C 2.0 in the base Camaro, I am sure it will be tuned down a little, so you don't have to run premium. Not very many people would buy a base model car that has to run premium gas. As for the HHR SS, I really like the looks of it. Don't forget to put up some pics. __________________ Jimmy

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COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	cool i always thought the HHR was a nice looking little car and wondered how they performed with the SS option. nice addition, and would love to see some photo's

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03-24-2008, 12:43 AM	#4
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03-24-2008, 01:35 AM	#7
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Yes weight will be more, but, consider we're talking about the top trim HHR versus the rock bottom trim Camaro. So no, the 260 hp I4 TC'd Camaro won't be very fast, but it won't be a slug either. I'd say you'd be looking at maybe a little slower than the V6 powered Camry, or maybe about as fast as the V6 Malibu. Not great, but not bad either.