Chevy SS vs Charger SRT8 Review up

[roorback]

I'm sure its nice car but I don't have 50k for a Chevy sedan.

[FenwickHockey65]

Well you only need $45k.

And quite a few people have come close to that with an Impala LTZ V6.

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Well you only need $45k.

And quite a few people have come close to that with an Impala LTZ V6.

That's the price of a 2SS/RS Camaro Convertible, with out all the trimmings.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by lbls1

I still feel that the 'SS is a work in progress. Its a mature creature, but IMO the appearance needs more work to address the busy trim details and the dated shell; And although (really my opinion) to me GM's engineering surpasses that of Chrysler's, the Mopar sedans offer more appearance features, greater power, and more amenities.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the current SS sedan is only a place-holder for a full-line (V6 and V8, or I4, V6 and V8) RWD Chevy model built on Alpha+ (same platform as the new CTS) once the SS and VF reach the end of their cycle.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by oklapike

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the current SS sedan is only a place-holder for a full-line (V6 and V8, or I4, V6 and V8) RWD Chevy model built on Alpha+ (same platform as the new CTS) once the SS and VF reach the end of their cycle.

I would love that, but I don't see it happening. It would step on Impala's toes too much and GM isn't going to jeopardize that car.

[2012 Mustang GT]

Think it did pretty well performance wise against the SRT8 in the 1/4. Wish Ford would do a good V8 RWD sedan like this. And clean simple "bland" styling isnt too. Maybe they will come out with a performance package like the G8 GXP? Looks like they have some room to play with since it is $10,000 cheaper than the Dodge

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by 2012 Mustang GT

Think it did pretty well performance wise against the SRT8 in the 1/4. Wish Ford would do a good V8 RWD sedan like this. And clean simple "bland" styling isnt too. Maybe they will come out with a performance package like the G8 GXP? Looks like they have some room to play with since it is $10,000 cheaper than the Dodge

Voila. They just never brought it stateside and with its demise this year, it never will.

[GoldCartridgeGamer]

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-chev...n-gets-dynoed/

Really considering getting one of these to add to the garage.

[King T]

Originally Posted by SlingShot

I really think they have under rated it. On the dyno they are seeing 360rwhp/368rwtq. With the L99 rated at 400hp, they average 325rwhp. That's a difference of 35rwhp with engines rated 15hp different with the same trans and rear end.

I think so too. My baseline dyno was 369hp/372 lb-ft.

[HeavyIOM]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Voila. They just never brought it stateside and with its demise this year, it never will.

If the SS was marketed better, and sold well i could see Ford MAYBE test the waters with a RWD v8 sedan, because the Chargers do pretty good, and if the chevy did good it would show there was potential. I think if it came to that though Ford would just add more power to the SHO unfortunatly

[SRT8Tech]

Nice review......That's about what I thought would be said about both cars. I do think the fit, finish and quality is pretty damn good on the SRT8 though. Of course the SS is gonna handle better. Hell its 400 pounds less. The Charger is a big muscle car period. The SuperBee handles better than the full blown SRT8 though. Not by leaps and bounds but it does.......For a big ass heavy car, it handles pretty damn good for an OLD chassis that's been around for ages. I think the SuperBee would handle just as good if not better then the SS. I would still pick the SRT8 over the SS right now. The 2015 might be different. From the looks of the new Charger im not sure. Might have to grow on me.

2015 brings more changes to the Charger also. Exterior and interior changes along with powertrain changes. Some chassis changes as well.

By the way, I paid 38k OTD for my SuperBee...................

[SRT8Tech]

Originally Posted by oklapike

Yeah. The SRT8 (fat pig that it is) has a power-to-weight ratio of 9.3 lbs per hp (4371/470). The SS's power-to weight is 9.47 lbs per hp (3931/415), if Chevy had put in the Camaro's LS3 (426/420), that ratio drops to 9.23. I wonder who'd be faster then?

Look at what the G8 GXP runs in the 1/4. Those have the LS3's in em. The SRT8 would still beat it in the 1/4 mile.

[MEDISIN]

Originally Posted by SRT8Tech

By the way, I paid 38k OTD for my SuperBee...................

Sure, if you can live with the rental car interior of the SuperBee - no navigation, no HID headlamps, no sunroof, no 8" screen, no Uconnect, no heated seats, no leather and bee graphics on the dash, and seats, it's a real bargain. While it may be SRT8 performance, it's certainly not SS amenities/features.

[SRT8Tech]

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

Sure, if you can live with the rental car interior of the SuperBee - no navigation, no HID headlamps, no sunroof, no 8" screen, no Uconnect, no heated seats, no leather and bee graphics on the dash, and seats, it's a real bargain. While it may be SRT8 performance, it's certainly not SS amenities/features.

Ummmmm, I have NAV, Uconnect and the 8.4 screen in my Bee. It was an option starting in 2013. As for the other stuff. Im one of those people that don't want all the extra crap in a car. I personally don't like leather either. I don't want or need heated or cooled anything or a sunroof. All bloat BS to me.

Im actually glad they came up with the "core" Challengers and "superbee" Chargers. They don't have all that extra crap I don't want. Before they came out, it was hard for me to find something on the lot that wasn't an overpriced barge full of stuff I don't want. They are definitely not for everyone and that's why they don't fly off of the lots. LOL