2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS

One of the newest additions to the American Muscle Car Museum collection is this exceptionally well-preserved 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS. Finished in black with Ebony cloth upholstery, this example features the 1SS equipment package, a sunroof, and optional All-Wheel Drive. Even more impressive, it has just over 3,500 original miles!

 

From 2006 through 2009, Chevrolet produced just over 25,000 TrailBlazer SS models, with approximately 15,000 equipped with All-Wheel Drive. The most popular model year was 2007, the only year production exceeded 10,000 units. All were powered by the Corvette-derived 6.0-liter LS2 V8, rated at 395 horsepower in its earlier years before being revised to 390 horsepower for 2008 and 2009.

 

The mid-to-late 2000s were an interesting time for high-performance SUVs, with several manufacturers competing for buyers who wanted sports-car performance in a more practical package. One of the TrailBlazer SS's closest American competitors was the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, which arrived for 2006 with standard All-Wheel Drive and a 425-horsepower, 6.1-liter HEMI V8. European manufacturers were also getting into the action. Mercedes-Benz helped establish the segment with its ML55 AMG in the early 2000s, while Porsche introduced the 520-horsepower Cayenne Turbo S for 2006, powered by a 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8.

 

This is the first TrailBlazer SS to join our collection, and it fits right in alongside several of our other high-performance SUVs, including the GMC Typhoon, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Jeep Wrangler SRT8, and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.