A new 6.0 Liter LS2 small block V8 with 390 horsepower. A newly available close-ratio six-speed manual transmission, A power-retractable hardtop.

Cast-aluminum 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. And a five-link rear suspension. Introducing the 2005 SSR. Available in limited quantities, it's a part pickup, part roadster and pure Chevrolet. MSRP $43,000