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RED DEMON SS · 02-18-2013, 10:09 AM

Sorry if this is a repost but a very interesting article on how Chevrolet will now use the SS model version for all vehicles in the future!!

Super Sport. Spiritual Successor. Serious Speed. Whatever SS means to you, it spells performance for Chevrolet -- and after 17 years, a rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan is back in the bowtie brand's lineup.

It's called simply the SS. The sporting machine is being unveiled this weekend as part of festivities ahead of the Daytona 500 later this month.

Like the Impala SS of the mid-'90s, the 2014 model adopts its eight-cylinder power from the Corvette. In SS trim, it produces 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque from the 6.2-liter (376 cubic inches) LS3 engine used in the 2013 Corvette. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles and can sprint to 60 mph in five seconds. No manual transmission will be offered. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

The SS is underpinned by General Motors' global rear-drive chassis. The SS uses a MacPherson strut front and multilink rear suspension geometry. The platform is also used in various forms by the Camaro, Caprice police car and Holden's VF Commodore. The SS will be assembled at a Holden factory in Elizabeth, Australia.

The famous SS badge has been worn on a variety of Chevy vehicles since the early 1960s, from sedans to pickups. The Impala, Chevelle, Camaro and Malibu were particularly appropriate canvases, though Novas and TrailBlazers have also used it.

The SS gets wheels that measure 19-by-8.5 inches in front and 19-by-9 inches in rear. The forged aluminum wheels are wrapped in performance Bridgestone tires. The SS has electronic power steering and Brembo brakes.

Design wise, the most sporting Chevy sedan is rather understated. It uses an aluminum hood and rear deck in place of steel panels, and the wheels are pushed to the corners. The body is accented with chrome and fronted by high intensity discharge headlights and LED running lamps.

The cabin seats five and is marked by SS badging and ambient lighting. A full-color touchscreen, nine-speaker audio system, push-button start and blind-spot detector are standard equipment. The SS is also the first Chevy with available automatic parking assist.

In a statement, GM North America president Mark Reuss said, "The Chevrolet brand was largely built on the strength of rear-drive performance sedans, yet it's been 17 years since we've offered one. The all-new Chevrolet SS fills that void and fills it better than any other vehicle in the brand's rich history."

--Greg Migliore

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Kerr · 02-18-2013, 10:17 AM

im excited about it. Might be a good replacement for my 2012 impala beater

well that is if its not to expensive.

heRS · 02-18-2013, 10:53 AM

nice car, wrong moniker. That is all.

Scott 78 · 02-18-2013, 11:11 AM

I was reading about it on Nascars website. Chevy considers it to be a Premium car so it will carry a Premium price tag. Sounds expensive.

06_warrior · 02-18-2013, 11:23 AM

I'm not impressed with the style of the car. I liked the G8 better but that's just me.

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-18-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott 78

I was reading about it on Nascars website. Chevy considers it to be a Premium car so it will carry a Premium price tag. Sounds expensive.

Expensive AND ugly!!!

Don't care what engine it has, it's still a 4-door "granny car".

nyrfan · 02-18-2013, 11:26 AM

I like the interior, thats about it.

ctk1 · 02-18-2013, 11:27 AM

It's too bland looking. I hate the front end. It looks like a Cruze/Aveo that grew up. Will those pedals fit our cars though?

Jmar · 02-18-2013, 11:30 AM

Love the back & sides, hate the front. Why does the nose have to look like the cheaper models? Too much of a winged theme with interior - the materials look like a nice quality.

JEFF75645 · 02-18-2013, 11:31 AM

I think the color shown looks bland. Id like to see a black, white , or red one before my mind is made up.

el ess A · 02-18-2013, 11:52 AM

While I get there are those out there that may find this car somewhat attractive, I simply just do not understand it. And it is a jellybean with a nice drivetrain and SS emblems on it. Nah. I'll pass. It just doesn't look that great to me overall. Interior does look nice, I'll give it that.

They try to redefine what SS means to an old muscle/pony car enthusiast like me. It doesn't work for me. Slap an SS badge on a 4 door and now people think it's something special. They tried that crap in the mid 90s with the Impala. Right concept, wrong body configuration. I could do a mid-90s Impala SS if it had 2 doors. 4? No way.

Only a small segment will entertain this car just like the GXP or G8. The uninformed mostly. I hear it now..."but I got kids, I got this or that, or etc.", as to why you "need" the two back doors. Fugg that. I have a crewcab truck and a Caddy wagon for those 4-door needs. For my fun cars, every one of them carry no more than 2 side doors. The way I believe it was intended.

jrisebo · 02-18-2013, 11:55 AM

first look I would have said it was a malibu or G8 clone.

ackeight · 02-18-2013, 12:01 PM

I'm kind of bummed it won't have the lt1. This will compete for my next daily driver. Either a 2014 Silverado z71 or this. I know two different types. Still not sure what I want.

plus1zero · 02-18-2013, 12:02 PM

I don't really see why you'd want a V8/LS3 in a sedan...I mean with what you're gonna pay for this most likely you could get a Camaro. If you're getting a sedan, you're typically getting it for:

-Better MPG
-Family vehicle
-Economy/passengers

None of those reasons go hand in hand with a reason to own a V8. I mean if you see one of these...are you going to be impressed by the V8? I wouldn't...I just can't fathom why you'd want a sedan that travels that fast. Kinda defeats the purpose..

02-18-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	2014 CHEVROLET SS REVEALED AT DAYTONA~ Sorry if this is a repost but a very interesting article on how Chevrolet will now use the SS model version for all vehicles in the future!! Super Sport. Spiritual Successor. Serious Speed. Whatever SS means to you, it spells performance for Chevrolet -- and after 17 years, a rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan is back in the bowtie brand's lineup. It's called simply the SS. The sporting machine is being unveiled this weekend as part of festivities ahead of the Daytona 500 later this month. Like the Impala SS of the mid-'90s, the 2014 model adopts its eight-cylinder power from the Corvette. In SS trim, it produces 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque from the 6.2-liter (376 cubic inches) LS3 engine used in the 2013 Corvette. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles and can sprint to 60 mph in five seconds. No manual transmission will be offered. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. The SS is underpinned by General Motors' global rear-drive chassis. The SS uses a MacPherson strut front and multilink rear suspension geometry. The platform is also used in various forms by the Camaro, Caprice police car and Holden's VF Commodore. The SS will be assembled at a Holden factory in Elizabeth, Australia. The famous SS badge has been worn on a variety of Chevy vehicles since the early 1960s, from sedans to pickups. The Impala, Chevelle, Camaro and Malibu were particularly appropriate canvases, though Novas and TrailBlazers have also used it. The SS gets wheels that measure 19-by-8.5 inches in front and 19-by-9 inches in rear. The forged aluminum wheels are wrapped in performance Bridgestone tires. The SS has electronic power steering and Brembo brakes. Design wise, the most sporting Chevy sedan is rather understated. It uses an aluminum hood and rear deck in place of steel panels, and the wheels are pushed to the corners. The body is accented with chrome and fronted by high intensity discharge headlights and LED running lamps. The cabin seats five and is marked by SS badging and ambient lighting. A full-color touchscreen, nine-speaker audio system, push-button start and blind-spot detector are standard equipment. The SS is also the first Chevy with available automatic parking assist. In a statement, GM North America president Mark Reuss said, "The Chevrolet brand was largely built on the strength of rear-drive performance sedans, yet it's been 17 years since we've offered one. The all-new Chevrolet SS fills that void and fills it better than any other vehicle in the brand's rich history." --Greg Migliore __________________ Last edited by RED DEMON SS; 02-18-2013 at 10:29 AM.

02-18-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	nice car, wrong moniker. That is all. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-18-2013, 11:26 AM	#7
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I like the interior, thats about it. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

02-18-2013, 11:27 AM	#8
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	It's too bland looking. I hate the front end. It looks like a Cruze/Aveo that grew up. Will those pedals fit our cars though? __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

02-18-2013, 11:30 AM	#9
Jmar Drives: 2012 LS3 CRM, V8 Healey, Mini Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MI Posts: 103	Love the back & sides, hate the front. Why does the nose have to look like the cheaper models? Too much of a winged theme with interior - the materials look like a nice quality. Last edited by Jmar; 02-18-2013 at 11:34 AM. Reason: additional thoughts

02-18-2013, 10:17 AM	#2
Kerr Drives: 67 vette Join Date: May 2011 Location: va Posts: 69	im excited about it. Might be a good replacement for my 2012 impala beater well that is if its not to expensive.

02-18-2013, 11:11 AM	#4
Scott 78 Drives: 2014 SIM SS 6M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beloit WI Posts: 301 View My Garage	I was reading about it on Nascars website. Chevy considers it to be a Premium car so it will carry a Premium price tag. Sounds expensive.

02-18-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	I'm not impressed with the style of the car. I liked the G8 better but that's just me.

02-18-2013, 11:31 AM	#10
JEFF75645 Drives: his wife crazy buying mods Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	I think the color shown looks bland. Id like to see a black, white , or red one before my mind is made up. __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten

02-18-2013, 11:52 AM	#11
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	While I get there are those out there that may find this car somewhat attractive, I simply just do not understand it. And it is a jellybean with a nice drivetrain and SS emblems on it. Nah. I'll pass. It just doesn't look that great to me overall. Interior does look nice, I'll give it that. They try to redefine what SS means to an old muscle/pony car enthusiast like me. It doesn't work for me. Slap an SS badge on a 4 door and now people think it's something special. They tried that crap in the mid 90s with the Impala. Right concept, wrong body configuration. I could do a mid-90s Impala SS if it had 2 doors. 4? No way. Only a small segment will entertain this car just like the GXP or G8. The uninformed mostly. I hear it now..."but I got kids, I got this or that, or etc.", as to why you "need" the two back doors. Fugg that. I have a crewcab truck and a Caddy wagon for those 4-door needs. For my fun cars, every one of them carry no more than 2 side doors. The way I believe it was intended. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

02-18-2013, 11:55 AM	#12
jrisebo Drives: 2011 Camaro RS "Bumble C" Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Posts: 565	first look I would have said it was a malibu or G8 clone. __________________

02-18-2013, 12:01 PM	#13
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I'm kind of bummed it won't have the lt1. This will compete for my next daily driver. Either a 2014 Silverado z71 or this. I know two different types. Still not sure what I want. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

02-18-2013, 12:02 PM	#14
plus1zero Don't tread on me Drives: 23 Sierra X31, Past 2017 Fifty 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 845	I don't really see why you'd want a V8/LS3 in a sedan...I mean with what you're gonna pay for this most likely you could get a Camaro. If you're getting a sedan, you're typically getting it for: -Better MPG -Family vehicle -Economy/passengers None of those reasons go hand in hand with a reason to own a V8. I mean if you see one of these...are you going to be impressed by the V8? I wouldn't...I just can't fathom why you'd want a sedan that travels that fast. Kinda defeats the purpose..