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Friday, February 25, 2011
The most recently produced Trailblazer was the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which came with two engine options. The first engine option came standard with the Trailblazer LT and was a 4.2 liter and six cylinder engine. This engine produces 270 horsepower and 275 pound feet of torque. For a medium size SUV, this engine option has decent fuel efficiency. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the 4.2 liter engine averages 14 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.
The TrailBlazer SS has unique exterior styling and specific interior appointments, including prominent 20-inch flangeless wheels. Power is delivered by the Corvette-derived LS2 6.0L V-8, enabling a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. A performance suspension with lowered ride height also is part of the package and was tuned by GM’s Performance Division at several racetracks, including Germany’s legendary Nurburgring – a challenging road course that features more than 12.5 miles of turns and drastic elevation changes. The TrailBlazer SS is available in two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations...
