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Cars and Tea · 07-24-2014, 03:07 PM

The Camaro SS V8 is the biggest engine that avoids the Gas Guzzler Tax.

"...Meanwhile, it's fitting that the biggest-displacement engine on the list is found under the hood of some good-old-fashioned American iron. The 2014 Chevy Camaro SS displaces 6.2-liters of Red, White and Blue glory, while returning 15/24/18, city/highway/combined mpg with the six-speed automatic gearbox. It's worth noting that the supercharged ZL1 and the 7.0-liter Z/28 both get dinged for GGT...."

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/24/c...zler-tax-list/

SSGUNNER · 07-24-2014, 03:09 PM

Yep. But AFM still sux.

GretchenGotGrowl · 07-24-2014, 03:10 PM

Doesn't the SS Sedan get the GG tax?

Squillo · 07-24-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Doesn't the SS Sedan get the GG tax?

No, that's the point of this thread.

GretchenGotGrowl · 07-24-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

No, that's the point of this thread.

http://wot.motortrend.com/2014-chevr...ax-374579.html

http://www.cars.com/chevrolet/ss/2014/expert-reviews

Just basing that on information like the above. I really haven't looked at the window stickers that closely.

wayne watson · 07-24-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

No, that's the point of this thread.

Yes the SS gets taxed, not the camaro SS

Squillo · 07-24-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne watson

Yes the SS gets taxed, not the camaro SS

LOL I keep forgetting about that car. My bad.

PalmerGA · 07-24-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Doesn't the SS Sedan get the GG tax?

It's rated at 14 city/21 highway, but I don't know if that's GGT territory or not. Still, for a $43,770 base... you can have it. It's ugly. It's a 4-door sedan. And it has no business being named "SS". Sorry, but that last complaint is a pet peeve of mine.

PalmerGA · 07-24-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne watson

Yes the SS gets taxed, not the camaro SS

And it comes standard with the 6-speed auto transmission. Why didn't GM saddle the SS with AFM and dodge the GGT? Idiots!

goinggone14 · 07-24-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Track Package

The Camaro SS V8 is the biggest engine that avoids the Gas Guzzler Tax.

"...Meanwhile, it's fitting that the biggest-displacement engine on the list is found under the hood of some good-old-fashioned American iron. The 2014 Chevy Camaro SS displaces 6.2-liters of Red, White and Blue glory, while returning 15/24/18, city/highway/combined mpg with the six-speed automatic gearbox. It's worth noting that the supercharged ZL1 and the 7.0-liter Z/28 both get dinged for GGT...."

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/24/c...zler-tax-list/

Isn't the Camaro SS marketed at 19 combined?

If it were 18 then we would be paying the tax, I thought...

GretchenGotGrowl · 07-24-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

It's rated at 14 city/21 highway, but I don't know if that's GGT territory or not. Still, for a $43,770 base... you can have it. It's ugly. It's a 4-door sedan. And it has no business being named "SS". Sorry, but that last complaint is a pet peeve of mine.

I have to agree with the name, but I like the looks and the interior is fantastic.

Enduring · 07-24-2014, 03:44 PM

It's because of the skip-shift on the 6MT and AFM on the autos. With the skip-shift Chevy can claim that "normal driving conditions" means shifting from 1st gear to 4th gear at 30 km/h. While this does decrease fuel mileage it is annoying when you push the clutch in only to realize afterwards that car decided you are only allowed to shift into 4th gear.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-24-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

And it comes standard with the 6-speed auto transmission. Why didn't GM saddle the SS with AFM and dodge the GGT? Idiots!

SS is a low volume model. GM doesn't care if it gets taxed.

maddoggyusa · 07-24-2014, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Enduring

It's because of the skip-shift on the 6MT and AFM on the autos. With the skip-shift Chevy can claim that "normal driving conditions" means shifting from 1st gear to 4th gear at 30 km/h. While this does decrease fuel mileage it is annoying when you push the clutch in only to realize afterwards that car decided you are only allowed to shift into 4th gear.

when this occurs... I just go to 3rd gear

I always figured GM tuned the car at the edge of the gas guzzler tax. I think Dodge did the same but since their cars are heavier, only have 375 hp.

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Enduring Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 203 View My Garage	It's because of the skip-shift on the 6MT and AFM on the autos. With the skip-shift Chevy can claim that "normal driving conditions" means shifting from 1st gear to 4th gear at 30 km/h. While this does decrease fuel mileage it is annoying when you push the clutch in only to realize afterwards that car decided you are only allowed to shift into 4th gear.