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{{Infobox Automobile
{{Infobox Automobile
|image          = [[Image:Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe.jpg|250px|Chevrolet Cobalt LS coupe]]
|image          = [[Image:Chevrolet SSR.jpg|250px|Chevrolet SSR]]
|name          = Chevrolet Cobalt
|name          = Chevrolet SSR
| manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]]
|production    = 2003–2006
| parent_company = [[General Motors]]
|manufacturer  = [[General Motors]]
| production    = 2005–present
|class          = [[Sports car|Sport]] [[pickup truck]]
|class          = [[Compact car|Compact]]
|body_style    = 2-door [[Coupé utility|ute]] <br> 2-door [[convertible]]
|body_style    = 2-door [[coupe]]<br>4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
|related        = [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<Br>[[Buick Rainier]]<br>[[Isuzu Ascender]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]
|predecessor    = [[Chevrolet Cavalier]]
|platform      = [[GMT360|GM GMT370 platform]]
|successor      = [[Chevrolet Cruze]]
|wheelbase      = {{Auto in|116.0|0}}
|related        = [[Chevrolet HHR]]<br>[[Saturn Ion]]<br>[[Pontiac G5]]<br>[[Opel Astra|Opel/Saturn Astra]]
|length        = 2003-04: {{auto in|191.4|0}}<Br>2005-06: {{Auto in|191.5|0}}
|length        = 458.5 cm (180.5 in) (coupe)<br>457.9 cm (180.3 in) (sedan)
|width          = {{Auto in|78.6|0}}
|wheelbase      = 262.4 cm (103.3 in)
|height        = 2003-04: {{Auto in|64.2|0}}<Br>2005-06: {{Auto in|63.8|0}}
|width          = 172 cm (67.9 in)
|layout         = [[FR layout]]
|height        = 145 cm (57.1 in) (sedan)<Br>141 cm (55.5 in) (coupe)
|assembly      = [[Lansing, Michigan]], [[USA]]
|engine         = 2.0 L [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LNF|LNF]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>2.0 L [[Supercharger|S/C]] ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LSJ|LSJ]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>2.2 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#L61|L61]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>2.4 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|LE5]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>2.2 L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LAP|LAP]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
|engine         = 5.3 [[Liter|L]] ''[[GM Vortec engine#5300|Vortec 5300]]'' [[V8]]<br>6.0 L ''[[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2]]'' [[V8]]
|transmission  = 5-speed ''[[F35 (MU3) transmission|F35 (MU3)]]'' [[manual transmission|manual]]<br>5-speed ''[[Getrag F23 transmission|Getrag F23]]'' [[manual transmission|manual]]<br>4-speed ''[[GM 4T40 transmission#4T45|4T45]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
|transmission  = 6-speed [[Tremec]] ''[[Tremec T-56 transmission|T-56]]'' [[manual transmission|manual]]<br>4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
|fuel_capacity  = 13 US gallons
|fuel_economy  =
|assembly      = [[Lordstown, Ohio]]<ref name="vindy.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www4.vindy.com/content/business_tech/372311088812641.php|title=Cobalt ranks second in sales|accessdate=2008-04-11|work=vindy.com}}</ref>
|platform      = [[GM Delta platform]]
|layout        = [[FF layout]]
}}
}}
[[Image:Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan]]
The '''Chevrolet SSR''' ('''S'''uper '''S'''port '''R'''oadster) was a [[retractable hardtop|retractable hardtop convertible]] [[pickup truck]] manufactured by [[Chevrolet]] between 2003 and 2006.
The '''Chevrolet Cobalt''' is a [[compact car]] introduced by [[Chevrolet]] in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt replaced the [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]] and the [[Chevrolet Prizm|Prizm]] as Chevrolet's compact car.


It is available as both a [[coupe]] and [[sedan (car)|sedan]] and is based upon the [[GM Delta platform]] also shared with the [[Chevrolet HHR]], [[Pontiac G5]], Astra ([[Opel Astra|Opel]], [[Vauxhall Astra|Vauxhall]], [[Holden Astra|Holden]], and [[Saturn Corporation|Saturn]] marques), and the [[Opel Zafira]] (a seven seat [[Minivan|MPV]]). Also available is a high performance, [[Chevrolet Cobalt SS|Super Sport variant]]. All Cobalts are currently manufactured at [[General Motors|GM's]] [[Lordstown Assembly]] plant in [[Lordstown, Ohio]]. The [[United States Environmental Protection Agency‎]] classifies the Cobalt as a [[subcompact]] car.<ref>[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/byclass/Subcompact_Cars2008.shtml Gas Mileage of 2008 Subcompact Cars<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The truck was based on the long-wheelbase [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] EXT's platform, and featured "[[retro]]" styling and a steel [[retractable hardtop]] designed by [[American Specialty Cars|ASC]]. The production model was based on the ''SuperSport Roadster'' [[concept car]] shown at the 2000 [[Detroit Auto Show]]. An early-production SSR was the [[pace car]] for the 2003 [[Indianapolis 500]] [[auto racing|auto race]].


Starting in 2009, Chevrolet will launch the Cobalt's global successor the [[Chevrolet Cruze]] (based on the new [[Delta II platform]]) in Europe with launches in other markets (including the US) to proceed in 2010. The Cruze will be built in multiple locations around the world including the Lordstown Assembly, at which the Cruze will briefly be built alongside the Cobalt until the latter is completely phased out.<ref>{{cite press release
The 2003 and 2004 models used General Motors' ''[[GM Vortec engine#5300|Vortec 5300]]'' [[Internal combustion engine|engine]], a 5.3&nbsp;[[Liter|L]] 300&nbsp;[[Horsepower|hp]] [[V8]]. Performance was not spectacular at 7.7&nbsp;s to {{convert|60|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} with a 15.9&nbsp;s/86.4&nbsp;mph quarter mile run. The 2005 SSR used the {{Convert|390|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} ''[[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2]]'' [[V8]] also found in the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6|C6 Corvette]] and [[Pontiac GTO#Revival|Pontiac GTO]], and also offered a manual transmission (the six-speed [[Borg-Warner T-56 transmission|Tremec]]) for the first time, as an option. For the 2006 model year, the LS2 engine featured minor modifications that boosted its output to 395&nbsp;hp ([[automatic transmission]]) and 400&nbsp;hp ([[manual transmission]]), respectively.
  | title = GM to Open Formal Talks For Hummer Sale
  | work =
  | publisher = [[The Wall Street Journal]]
  | date = [[2008-08-22]]
  | url = http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121934396020461037.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}</ref> "The Cruze will build on the already successful Chevrolet Cobalt, Cobalt XFE and Cobalt SS, all of which are nearly sold out in dealer showrooms," said GMNA vice president of Chevrolet Ed Peper. “Our dealers are asking for many more Cobalts than we can build."<ref>{{cite press release
  | title = GM Announces Millions in Investment in Ohio for New Small Car
  | work =
  | publisher = Expansion Management
  | date = [[2008-08-26]]
  | url = http://www.expansionmanagement.com/smo/articleviewer/default.asp?cmd=articledetail&articleid=19783&st=5
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}</ref>


==Specifications==
==Sales==
The front [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] is [[independent suspension|independent]] with [[MacPherson strut]]s, while a semi-independent [[Torsion beam suspension|torsion bar]] is used in the rear. The wheelbase is {{convert|103.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, longer than its competitors, and the width is {{convert|68.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} . Weight is average in-class, at {{convert|2681|lb|abbr=on}} for the coupe and {{convert|2747|lb|abbr=on}} for the sedan. The Cobalt uses an [[Electric Power Steering|electric power steering]] system developed by [[Koyo Seiko]], rather than a conventional hydraulic system. For 2009, the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency‎]] fuel economy has increased to {{convert|24|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city/{{convert|34|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} highway with [[automatic transmission]], and{{convert|26|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city/{{convert|37|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} highway with [[manual transmission]].  The engine output has increased to {{convert|155|hp|abbr=on}}.
 
==Year-to-year changes==
*2006: A non-[[Supercharger|supercharged]] Cobalt [[Super Sport|SS]] was added to the lineup.  This car is equipped with a 2.4&nbsp;L naturally-aspirated [[Ecotec]] [[inline-4]]. The LS became the base model while the LT was marketed as a mid-range package; the top level trim was now the LTZ. In addition, as with most other GM vehicles that year, GM's [[Mark of Excellence]] symbol was added to both front fenders near the doors.
 
*2007: Both engines were retuned for more power while retaining the same [[fuel economy]].  The 2.2 L Ecotec is now rated at {{Convert|148|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} with the 2.4 L Ecotec rated at {{Convert|173|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.  Other changes include a new console, new steering wheel and new radio head unit that features an audio input jack. In addition, all models except the LS and LT1 now use a 5x110 wheel bolt pattern. The LS and LT1 retained the standard 4x100. In addition, the 2007 model year marked the introduction of a new 32-bit computer that replaced the 16-bit unit from 2006.
[[Image:Whiteturbocobalt.png|thumb|[[Chevrolet Cobalt SS]] Turbocharged coupe]]
 
*2008: The 2.4&nbsp;L naturally aspirated, high-output SS coupe and SS sedan were renamed to just "Sport Coupe" and "Sport Sedan" respectively. The new Cobalt SS features a {{Convert|260|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} turbocharged engine, replacing the Supercharged engine  which was offered from 2005-2007. At mid-year, the fuel economy was increased to {{convert|25|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city, {{convert|36|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} highway on the LS and 1LT, coupe and sedan models with manual transmission; now labeled with XFE badging (X-tra Fuel Economy).<ref>{{cite press release
  | title = Chevy squeezes more miles out of Cobalt
  | work =
  | publisher = [[Orlando Sentinel]]
  | date = [[2008-09-14]]
  | url = http://www.orlandosentinel.com/classified/automotive/orl-ymtestdrive1408sep14,0,2545937.story
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}</ref>  XM Radio, side-impact air bags for improved safety, and MP3 player are now standard instead of optional. StabiliTrak stability control system is introduced. Other changes include the adding and removal of several exterior and interior colors. The new SS (turbocharged) coupe launched near the end of May 2008, as it was a facelift from the 2005-2007 version. A sedan version is available for 2009.
 
*2009: The 2.4&nbsp;L naturally aspirated "Sport Coupe and "Sport Sedan" models have both been deleted, along with the 2.2&nbsp;L L61 engine. Both are replaced by the 2.2&nbsp;L LAP engine thus providing better fuel economy and more power. Three exterior colors have been changed, and the neutral interior color deleted. [[Bluetooth]] capabilities have been added, as well as the option for a reconfigurable performance display.<ref>{{cite press release
  | title = GM's Reconfigurable Performance Display an option for '09 Cobalt SS and HHR SS
  | publisher = [[Motor Trend]]
  | date = [[2008-08-26]]
  | url = http://wot.motortrend.com/6272668/technology/gms-reconfigurable-performance-display-an-option-for-09-cobalt-ss-and-hhr-ss/index.html
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}</ref> The RPD, only available on the SS coupe, can read out various engine output data and alter performance settings.
 
==Performance==
[[Image:Chevrolet Cobalt SS SC2.jpg|thumb|2005 Cobalt SS supercharged coupe]]
[[Image:08CobaltSSccockpit.jpg|thumb|2008 Cobalt SS turbocharged coupe with the red/ebony interior color combination]]
{{Main|Chevrolet Cobalt SS}}
The 2008 Cobalt is available with the [[Super Sport|SS]] performance package<ref>{{cite press release
  | title =
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo track test
  | work =
  | publisher = [[Telegraph-Journal]]
  | date = [[2008-08-21]]
  | url = http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/wheels/article/391662
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}</ref>, which includes a 260-hp 2.0L [[straight-4]] turbocharged engine with variable valve timing, rated at {{convert|22|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city, {{convert|30|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} hwy, with its 5-speed manual transmission. It can achieve 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds.<ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/112_0710_2008_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_turbo_hhr_panel_ss/index.html SS at SEMA: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo and HHR Panel SS Concept - Auto News - Motor Trend<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
 
The 2008 Cobalt line also offers a Sport model, with a naturally aspirated {{convert|171|hp|abbr=on}} high-output engine, rated at {{convert|22|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city/{{convert|32|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} hwy ([[manual transmission]]), and {{convert|22|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} city/{{convert|31|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} hwy ([[automatic transmission]]). Previous to 2008 this power combination was offered as one of the SS package combinations.
 
==Safety==
According to the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS) the Cobalt receives an overall top score of ''Good'' for front collisions. <ref>[http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=226 IIHS-HLDI: 2005-08 Chevrolet Cobalt - FRONTAL OFFSET TEST]</ref>
However, it receives a ''Poor'' overall score for side impacts without side curtain [[airbag]]s,<ref>[http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=306 IIHS-HLDI: 2005-07 Chevrolet Cobalt - SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS]</ref> and an ''Acceptable'' overall score with side curtain airbags.  <ref>[http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=275 IIHS-HLDI: 2005-07 Chevrolet Cobalt - SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS]</ref> In 2008 side curtain airbags became standard but the Cobalt's structure remains the same and consequently in structure/safety category of the IIHS's side impact test the Cobalt receives a ''Marginal'' score.
 
Before 2009 the Cobalt only offered stability control as an option on Sport models. <ref name=safety>[http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/safety/ Chevrolet | 2008 Cobalt - Safety Features | Chevy Cobalt<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  Side airbags are limited to head-curtain type, torso type side airbags are unavailable.<ref name=safety />  According to the IIHS's injury measurements taken from the side impact test the driver's torso is given a ''Marginal'' score.
 
==Recalls==
In early 2007, 98,000 Cobalt coupes were recalled after it was discovered they did not meet federal safety requirements because of a lack of adequate padding in a specific area of the vehicle's trim, resulting in an unacceptable vulnerability to head injuries.<ref>
{{cite press release
  | title = GM announces Cobalt recall
  | work =
  | publisher = [[The Vindicator]]
  | date = [[2007-01-25]]
  | url = http://www4.vindy.com/content/local_regional/307174131201498.php
  | accessdate = 2008-09-20 }}
</ref>


==Engines==
The 2004 model sold below expectations with under 9,000 sales at [[USD|US]]$42,000 each. Citing a 301-day supply of SSRs, [[General Motors]] in December of that year announced five weeks of layoffs at [[Lansing Craft Center]], the factory that made the SSR. On [[November 21]], [[2005]], GM announced that it would close the Craft Center in mid-2006, spelling the end for the SSR. The final SSR, a unique black-on-silver model (Highest VIN 1GCES14H06B124112), was built on [[March 17]], [[2006]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060318/NEWS01/603180340/1001/NEWS|work=Lansing State Journal|title=Tearful workers say goodbye Last SSR rolls off Craft Centre line|author=Barbara Wieland|accessmonthday=[[March 20]] |accessyear=[[2006]]}}</ref> Analysts estimate that 24,150 SSRs were produced in total. Of the total production, 24,112 were available for sale to the public.
{| class=wikitable
!Years
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
|-
|2005–2006||2.2&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#L61|Ecotec L61]]'' [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|155}}
|-
|2007–2008||2.2&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#L61|Ecotec L61]]'' [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|148|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|155}}
|-
|2009||2.2&nbsp;L ''[[GM Family II engine#LAP|Ecotec LAP]]'' [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|155|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|150}}
|-
|2006||2.4&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|Ecotec LE5]]'' [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|171|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|163}}
|-
|2007–2008||2.4&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LE5|Ecotec LE5]]'' [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|173|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|163}}
|-
|2005–2007||2.0&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LSJ|Ecotec LSJ]]'' [[supercharger|S/C]] [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|205|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|200}}
|-
|2008-present||2.0&nbsp;L ''[[GM Ecotec engine#LNF|Ecotec LNF]]'' [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] [[I4 engine|I4]]||{{Convert|260|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||{{auto ftlbf|260}}
|}


==Sales==
==Marketing==
{| class="wikitable"
The SSR was was introduced for its market debut in a 60 second television advertisement[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_UTMDcS-on8] that first appeared on New Year's Eve 2003, created by the firm of [[Campbell-Ewald]], directed by [[Michael Bay]] <ref name="adweek.com>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adweek.com/aw/search/search_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2061066|title=Critique: An American Evolution}}</ref> and featuring the song [[Magic Carpet Ride]] by [[Steppenwolf (band)|Steppenwolf]].  The advertisement was titled [[An American Revolution|"An American Revolution, Car Carrier"]] and featured six yet to be introduced cars and trucks boarding a car carrier as it traversed the [[United States]]. It featured the [[Daewoo Kalos|Aveo]] descending the Twin Peaks of San Francisco and making an airborne leap highly reminiscent of Steve McQueen's [[Ford Mustang]] in the movie [[Bullitt]], before boarding the car carrier, to the yellow SSR boarding the carrier in reverse before a group of young boys watching from behind a chain link fence.
|-
! Model Year
! Sales
|-
| 2005
| 212,667
|-
| 2006
| 211,450
|-
| 2007
| 200,620
|-
| 2008
| 188,045
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
additional:
*[http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied_vehicles/112_0806_2011_chevrolet_compact/index.html 2011 Chevrolet Compact - Spied Vehicles - Motor Trend]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/28/officially-official-2008-chevy-cobalt-ss-bows-at-sema/ Officially Official: 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo with 260 HP bows at SEMA]


==External links==
==External links==
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* {{dmoz|Recreation/Autos/Makes_and_Models/Chevrolet/Trucks/SSR/|Chevrolet SSR}}
*[http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/ Official American site]
 
*[http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevrolet/cobalt/ Official Canadian site]
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Chevrolet SSR
Chevrolet SSR
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2003–2006
AssemblyLansing, Michigan, USA
ClassSport pickup truck
Body style(s)2-door ute
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformGM GMT370 platform
Engine(s)5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8
6.0 L LS2 V8
Transmission(s)6-speed Tremec T-56 manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase116.0 in (2946 mm)
Length2003-04: 191.4 in (4862 mm)
2005-06: 191.5 in (4864 mm)
Width78.6 in (1996 mm)
Height2003-04: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
2005-06: 63.8 in (1621 mm)
RelatedChevrolet TrailBlazer
GMC Envoy
Oldsmobile Bravada
Buick Rainier
Isuzu Ascender
Saab 9-7X
ManualsService Manual

The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) was a retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006.

The truck was based on the long-wheelbase Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT's platform, and featured "retro" styling and a steel retractable hardtop designed by ASC. The production model was based on the SuperSport Roadster concept car shown at the 2000 Detroit Auto Show. An early-production SSR was the pace car for the 2003 Indianapolis 500 auto race.

The 2003 and 2004 models used General Motors' Vortec 5300 engine, a 5.3 L 300 hp V8. Performance was not spectacular at 7.7 s to 60 mph (97 km/h) with a 15.9 s/86.4 mph quarter mile run. The 2005 SSR used the 390 hp (291 kW) LS2 V8 also found in the C6 Corvette and Pontiac GTO, and also offered a manual transmission (the six-speed Tremec) for the first time, as an option. For the 2006 model year, the LS2 engine featured minor modifications that boosted its output to 395 hp (automatic transmission) and 400 hp (manual transmission), respectively.

Sales

The 2004 model sold below expectations with under 9,000 sales at US$42,000 each. Citing a 301-day supply of SSRs, General Motors in December of that year announced five weeks of layoffs at Lansing Craft Center, the factory that made the SSR. On November 21, 2005, GM announced that it would close the Craft Center in mid-2006, spelling the end for the SSR. The final SSR, a unique black-on-silver model (Highest VIN 1GCES14H06B124112), was built on March 17, 2006.[1] Analysts estimate that 24,150 SSRs were produced in total. Of the total production, 24,112 were available for sale to the public.

Marketing

The SSR was was introduced for its market debut in a 60 second television advertisement[1] that first appeared on New Year's Eve 2003, created by the firm of Campbell-Ewald, directed by Michael Bay [2] and featuring the song Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf. The advertisement was titled "An American Revolution, Car Carrier" and featured six yet to be introduced cars and trucks boarding a car carrier as it traversed the United States. It featured the Aveo descending the Twin Peaks of San Francisco and making an airborne leap highly reminiscent of Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang in the movie Bullitt, before boarding the car carrier, to the yellow SSR boarding the carrier in reverse before a group of young boys watching from behind a chain link fence.

References

External links

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