HHR SS Topics and information on the 2008-2010 Chevy HHR SS Turbocharged models.

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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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How fast

Anyone topped out their SS yet? Just curious about the top speed.
Old May 29, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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i've buried the speedometer a couple times, i'd say 150mph.... i would've asked the Porsche i was racing but he was too embarassed to come back next to me.
Old May 29, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6iF9yAE6GI
Old May 29, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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135 with auto unless you have limiter removed
I've had mine at 120ish on an old airport runway
Old May 29, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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If I remember correctley I have seen a few people on here posting well over 140?
Old May 29, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I've had mine up to 145 according to my gps. I think there's a pic floating around on here of someone rpd showing 153mph
Old May 29, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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In the SS per my DashDaq..........The 1 got stuck up until the next key cycle.



Another unconfirmed speed. I don't know how the GPS came up with that speed



A legitimate Speed on my Triumph

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Old May 29, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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The sounds of 140, 150 get me reved. Now, I just need to find a spot to do that. :)

Old May 29, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Hit the interstate at 4am, usually empty where I live at that time. Try there

I've been up to 130, and almost lost it trying to take a picture
Old May 29, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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GM claimed 152 or 3 on the SS when it came out. I would have to say it was the 5 speed.

As for one with the Turbo Upgrade I am not sure what it would add. I figure at least a few MPH. It take so much more HP to gain 1 MPH at those speeds.

The GS Regal was clocked at the Copper state classic at 162 MPH with a 270 HP Turbo. It has much better aero and a 6 speed but it has more weight.

I have been over 150 in cars and to be honest I have no interest in those speeds in something this boxy. I was bad enough is a 65 GTO we tached out once that had near 500 HP 428 and only a 3:08 R/P at the time. When you are in a gental sweeper and you have the wheel turned to the right and the car goes straight it gets your attention. The air was getting under the car and making it very unstable. Oh to be young and dumb and live though it again. LOL!

Now these speeds in a 911 or new Vette feel very slow if you are out there all alone.



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