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Many auto manufacturers have used musclecar glory days to market their new vehicles. For the most part, these new-breed passenger vehicles stand in the shadows of their name branding. This isn't the case with GM's SS-series power players. We found GM touting its SS TrailBlazer, sporting the new LS2 6.0L motor. For the GM all-aluminum-constructed engine with 10.9:1 compression, GM recommends you run 91 octane fuel, but it's not required. Of course, if you want to use every bit of the LS2's 395 hp or 400 lb-ft of torque, you'd better stick 91 in the tank.

We'll save the discussion of ridiculous price-gouging for a totally different story. But, with alternative fuels and power sources on the horizon, it's great to see that GM's not afraid to provide consumers with what they want-power. GM also had its Colorado SS concept truck out for display. This Colorado was equipped with the early version of the LS-series engines. Even though the older modular motor only has 350 cubic inches in comparison to the 427 in the TrailBlazer, this hauler has an incredible pucker factor.

We're told GM's on the fence about putting the midsize hauler to production with either of the LS-series modular engines. We're hoping GM sees that catering a V-8 to a vehicle that is more mommy-based is missing the market by not catering power to a vehicle that would be more prone to hauling. Not to mention, guys who love trucks and power are less concerned about gas prices. After seeing the Colorado SS in action, we're even more anxious to inspire GM to make the V-8 midsize a dealer showroom figure.

 

I'd rock it.

 

Pointless. Instead of making cars to save themselves, they build bullsh!t that 3 people want.

 

Thats hot

 

and to think nobody bought ford lightnings either.


Do you think that this cost GM much in R&D?

You take the LS2 and work it around a Colorado.

Hmm I wonder how many of those things GM must make... must not be much...

 

I'm a guy with a child and wife. I need a truck about once or twice a year. I like something with a smooth ride, quiet, and gets good MPG. I don't think I'm alone. Good going GM. You made something I would have liked in high school but couldn't afford. Once most people turn the age that they can afford such a car they realize it's pointless. GM please make a bread and butter car that is not 2 or 3 generations behind the competition.

Sam

 

I think the point was, GM hypes all these non-conventional vehicles, such as overpowered trucks, and right now, they're not exactly in a state that they can make a car that few would buy. Most economists say the reason why GM is doing so bad is because they increased produciton of trucks instead of economy cars.

Same for Ford.

 

detroit needs to target/emulate the camry, accord, civic, jetta, and corolla
this is a funny move

 

didn't toyota just make a very similar tacoma?.... fairly high hp (nothing close to 400hp)...it has the extended cab and is 4x2 also...... so ya, GM is retarded to make something like Toyota but faster!


would be cooler in all wheel drive like the syclone was but.....

 

A few people will buy this, but GM already has GTO, SSR etc.. that aren't exactly selling well.

GM can make this for cheap, but it won't get them out of loosing $1B every other month.

GM now has a Caddy for $100K (XLR-V), that's not gonna sell overly well either.

GM need cars that they can sell 500 to 1000 of every day not a car that will sell 500 to 1000 a year.