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Saw this over on GMInsidenews.com

 

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Chevrolet and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI) today unveiled the new 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Intimidator SS honoring the late Dale Earnhardt during a special celebration for the seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion and team owner.

 

Chevrolet plans a limited production run of 1,333 Silverado Intimidator SS trucks and unveiled its newest signature edition model at DEI. The event included thousands of Earnhardt and DEI fans who make the visit to the race shop each year for “Dale Earnhardt Day” commemorating the racing legend’s birthday.

 

“We are very proud of the long-time association between Chevrolet and the Earnhardt family,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “Dale’s legacy is unique within racing, and we are excited about this opportunity to offer fans a vehicle they can so closely identify with one of their heroes.”

 

The Intimidator SS is based on a well-equipped 2006 Silverado SS featuring the GM’s Vortec 6000 V-8, which pumps out 345 horsepower (257 kw) and 380 lb.-ft. (515 Nm) of torque. It will also feature a performance-tuned suspension, two-stage multi-leaf springs, Tenneco shock absorbers, a stiffer front stabilizer bar and stiffer front jounce bumpers.

 

Its exterior scheme begins with a lowered ride height and a striking black monochromatic color highlighted with ‘Intimidator’ badging on the tailgate and doors, a unique race-inspired tailgate spoiler and a unique silver front grille insert. The Intimidator SS also has 20-inch chrome wheels.

 

The interior boasts a black leather steering wheel with the Dale Earnhardt Legacy logo embroidered on the front headrests with optional dark charcoal leather seating surfaces. Other features include Dale Earnhardt’s signature on the white, backlit gauge cluster, the ‘Intimidator’ badge on the instrument panel and floor mats with the ‘Intimidator’ script.

 

Other features consistent with the 2006 Chevy Silverado SS include a 4-speed electronically controlled transmission, 3.73 final drive ratio, locking differential, cruise control, rear defogger, keyless entry, cloth split bench seats, power seat adjuster, steering wheel radio controls, power windows, engine oil cooler, transmission oil cooler and rear-wheel, 2-wheel rear drive.

 

The Silverado Intimidator SS is the sixth signature edition vehicle offered by Chevrolet and is considered by some fans to be the ultimate in NASCAR-themed collectibles. Previous editions were: the 2002 Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition Monte Carlo (3,333 units); the 2003 Jeff Gordon Signature Edition Monte Carlo (2,424 units); the 2004 Monte Carlo Intimidator SS (4,000 units); the 2004 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signature Series Supercharged SS Monte Carlo (2,883 units); and the 2005 Tony Stewart Signature Series Supercharged SS (1,020 units.) Chevrolet will make a donation from the sale of the Silverado Intimidator SS to the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, a charity specifically chosen by the Earnhardt family. The foundation is committed to carrying on Earnhardt’s legacy and the charitable causes he supported during his lifetime. Chevrolet has already donated more than $1 million from the five previous signature edition models.

 

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Is it me or is there a dent in the door? Right under Dale's sig.

 

 

 

If you go on the GM insider link there are blow ups of the pic. You can see the rear end of a car in the reflection on the door. But at a glance it does look like a ding.

 

The truck is a waste, it's nothing new. Just a couple of decals and a mini truck spoiler. Come on, GM put in some power to justify calling it an SS.

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Is it me or is there a dent in the door? Right under Dale's sig.

 

 

 

If you go on the GM insider link there are blow ups of the pic. You can see the rear end of a car in the reflection on the door. But at a glance it does look like a ding.

 

The truck is a waste, it's nothing new. Just a couple of decals and a mini truck spoiler. Come on, GM put in some power to justify calling it an SS.

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Yet another Silverado SS. Still just an LQ9. They are just gonna slap DEI badges and stuff all over it and tag on another 20 grand!! Hooray for GM!!

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Man...I think this is crap. I hate how GM is jumping on this sissy NASCAR bandwagaon. It's amazing to me what people will buy these days. Just cause its got Dale's name on it doesn't mean its any more valuable...or ever will be. you wanna oval track race? Do it at 240 mph like the real race car drivers (Indy, CART, F1), and do it without bumping into each other. :jester: Sorry..very anti NASCAR.

 

And as for the new SS? If it were up to me, it'd be an LS7 and 6 speed to combat the SRT-10 and 06' Lightnings...and SINGLE CAB.

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Definitely a waste. Pretty much an appearance package. They should've done forced induction and a 6speed manual on a real lowered single cab chassis. The spoiler is just lame IMHO.

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Chevy ought to make the SS package across the board. Single cab, extended cab and crew cab configurations. You single guys with no kids have no idea how great a crew cab truck is. If it hauls ass, it's even better.

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Chevy ought to make the SS package across the board.  Single cab, extended cab and crew cab configurations.  You single guys with no kids have no idea how great a crew cab truck is.  If it hauls ass, it's even better.

 

 

 

 

 

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This is exactly what I've been complaining about. In another thread, someone mentioned the new GTO and all I see is a rebadged hybrid Grand Am/Bonneville/Grand Prix. I mean come on. I understand keeping costs down, but if you're going to "pay tribute" to an icon whether it's the GTO or Dale, don't do it half-assed. With all the education designers have, you would think they could come up with something unique.

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I agree, the enemy's RT/10 is a real race truck. GM can make the AWD, ext cab, small block for all of us practical people but make a 2wd, BBL, manual, for the enthusiasts.

As for the GTO, it is taking off where the Camaro left off. The most HP for the dollar on the market, hands down. They are not trying to reinvent the wheel with it. It is a pony car. I wouldn't be bashing on it too much. It packs the 6.0L Gen IV LS2 underneath it's "Bonneville" hood. RWD, 6 speed, 400HP, argh, argh argh. That's that Tim the Tool man power.

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Its kinda sad how GM will throw an LS2 into a dam Trailblazer and call it an SS. But they cant put an LS2 into a reg cab Silverado. That confuses me...... But lately on GMInsideNews there has been a few threads about a reg cab Silverado SS. Bumping up the compression to produce 395 flywheel HP. Should be interesting. But it was also said too that GM is killing the AWD SS platform.

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