New information on the 2008 HHR's

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Jul 9, 2007 | 01:19 PM

#41

Snoopy

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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona

I don't know Flammin HHR....

The image of a SS HHR pulling a 3500# trailer, just seems WRONG, IMO

Jul 9, 2007 | 01:20 PM

#42

betterof2evils4

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From: Enid, Oklahoma

So, basically, when you get to the point, if you want to tow more than 1,000 lbs., you just have to get a vehicle more suitable for towing. That blows...

Jul 9, 2007 | 10:06 PM

#43

hhrcrafty

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Originally Posted by betterof2evils4

What if you got all-seasons for it? Then, if that's the only reason you can think of, it would tow more because of more power/torque, right?

All-season tires wouldn't make a difference. Lower profile or shorter sidewall tires have lower payload capacity, period.

The power/torque equation also makes little difference in this application. The HHR's monocoque unit-body structure is the weak point in the towing equation. You simply can't tow more than the manufacturer recommends without running a serious risk of damaging the structure of the vehicle.

Jul 9, 2007 | 10:11 PM

#44

ymerej_mortsdnil

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From: Aurora, Illinois

chevrolet.com

still no '08 HHR info on chevrolet.com.

Jul 10, 2007 | 07:24 AM

#45

Dan's HHR

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From: Quebec city,Canada

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Originally Posted by hhrcrafty

I can guarantee you that the SS will not tow more than the current HHR. It may even tow less. Why?

.

I'm quite sure an SS will tow less than an LS/LS version and not only because of sports tires, The SS will get a TURBO engine and if you tow you'll overuse or abuse your turbo so i'm pretty sure an SS version will not allow to tow,just my

Jul 10, 2007 | 08:04 AM

#46

O6ChevyHHR

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From: Naples, FL

I think your right, look at that SRT8 Jeep, they dont allow you to put a hitch on it at all, thats why the made teh exhaust come out the middle....

Jul 12, 2007 | 05:10 PM

#47

MOTRV8D

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From: So. Cal

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Originally Posted by SandyBeach

An SS but no yellow color! Doesn't Chevy read this website?

I guess victory red with red or black interior might have to do. Why isn't leather offered? I would think that would be standard on a high end model.

I can't BELIEVE they won't make the SS in bright yellow!

I just can't believe it! They made a PT Turbo special ed. in yellow, so maybe that's what it will take.. a special "Spring Edition" or something for the SS, maybe in '08.