Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

Chevrolet SSR 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet SSR 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet SSR is the 2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet SSR is the 2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Chevrolet SSR tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.83 seconds at 93.97 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.5sec 2005 Roadster Regular Cab
Average 0–60 6.55sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.83sec @ 94.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.9sec 2003 Roadster Regular
2005 Chevrolet SSR

Across 6 verified runs, the Chevrolet SSR ranges from 5.5 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 6.55-second average.

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Chevrolet SSR 0–60 times by model year

6 tests · 3 years

2005

Chevrolet SSR · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
12 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
#02
2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 102.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
102.2 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
12 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab

2004

Chevrolet SSR · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2004 Chevrolet SSR RSI Z500 Roadster Regular Cab
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
97.2 mph
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
2004 Chevrolet SSR RSI Z500 Roadster Regular Cab
#05
2004 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 88.4 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.4 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
2004 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab

2003

Chevrolet SSR · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.70 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
#06
2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab

How we verify Chevrolet SSR performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet SSR trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet SSR 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet SSR performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet SSR on record is the 2005 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.10 seconds at 100.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet SSR is the 2003 Chevrolet SSR Roadster Regular Cab, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Chevrolet SSR reaches 60 mph in 6.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.83 seconds at roughly 94.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet SSR can do, not a single marketing claim.

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