07-17-2007, 09:55 PM | #1 | ||
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GM Cancels Cobalt SS Supercharged
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This is solid proof that Chevrolet IS in fact taking steps to use the SS name a little less often....makes me happy. |
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07-17-2007, 11:56 PM | #2 |
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Proof, yes. GM already came out w/ a statement a while back saying they were reviewing the use of the SS nameplate and that they thought they were using it too much.
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07-18-2007, 12:01 AM | #3 |
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Yes the reason they are doing it is because (IMO) Camaro SS (hopefully). Im probaly going to get a cobalt sport and put SS badges on it because i love the SS nameplate. I need it for a work car and something nice and a little sporty.
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07-18-2007, 06:04 AM | #4 |
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They could have just cancelled that dumbass wing and still had a nice car
Correct - that was good to hear, just in time to nix the Equinox SS
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07-18-2007, 06:04 AM | #5 |
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Don't be a poser
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07-18-2007, 08:55 AM | #6 |
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I don't see the point in having a SS unless it has a LOT of power with it!
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07-18-2007, 02:42 PM | #8 |
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I was just at a Chevy dealership and saw the brochure for the 2008 HHR. It included info and pictures of the HHR SS. It will have the Turbocharged 2.0 Liter Ecotec. I hope that the cancellation of the Cobalt SS Supercharged is just to make room for a Turbocharged Cobalt SS.
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07-18-2007, 03:02 PM | #9 |
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I personally think that Chevy should use the "SS" as the performance package across the line.....similar to AMG (Mercedes), M (BMW), V (Cadillac), etc. Probably closer to SRT (Dodge) and SVT (Ford), but still.....
Cobalt SS....absolutely....needs a minimum of 220 HP and a good looking SS-specific body kit (no big-ass wing on the back...save that for the aftermarket)....this would at least give the "ricers" an American option...compete with the Civic Si, the Sentra Spec-R, the GTI, etc. Impala SS....again absolutely...Chevy has done this one right to an extent....good power (more would be better, but....)....needs better looking wheels and some body differentiation (front/rear fascia change, maybe some rocker covers)...compete with the Camry, Accord, "Taurus", etc. Same idea across the line.... Equinox SS...needs close to 300HP and a seriously upgraded interior. Trailblazer replacement should put out 320-350HP Tahoe SS...350HP minimum, AWD from the Escalade Silverado SS...400+HP motor and AWD used in Escalade/Sierra Denali Camaro SS...500+Hp Corvette SS...650-700HP Probably don't bother with an Aveo SS, but pretty much everything else should have an SS option....it just needs to be a real upgrade, not a plastic body kit and big rear wing only package. |
07-18-2007, 08:32 PM | #10 |
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Just because DCX overuses SRT doesn't mean GM has to
Personally I'm glad to hear GM is cutting back on it
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07-18-2007, 08:57 PM | #11 |
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[quote=Silverado;16130]Equinox SS...needs close to 300HP and a seriously upgraded interior.
Trailblazer replacement should put out 320-350HP Tahoe SS...350HP minimum, AWD from the Escalade Silverado SS...400+HP motor and AWD used in Escalade/Sierra Denali quote] No, no, no. these need to end. Completely. SS is super sport, so unless the truck loses all of it's "truckness" - nix it. |
07-18-2007, 11:32 PM | #12 |
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You guys have to understand that the cobalt SS is for the tuner guys which i think the cobalt is a pretty cool looking car and see nothing wrong with a SS on it. It has been killing other import on tracks and setting new records.
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07-19-2007, 03:47 AM | #13 |
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I just drove a SS supercharged at Rev it up. There wasn't much difference in the autocross course they had set up between the SS and blown SS, it just seemed that there was slightly more power in the higher RPMs. The HHR wasn't turbo'd, but it'll probably be like my Eclipse, just a 4 door and heavier like the neon.
I honestly don't mind the overuse of SS. It's like a warning label. If you have a BMW 52x series, and you pull up to a mercedes SL 500, you might feel inclined to have a go at it. If you see SL55 or AMG on the rear, you probably "wouldn't want none". Granted people go out of their way to put GTR badges on civics and a few people put M on their bimmer or SS on their non SS Chevy's, but it's not at popular as you would think. People can tell most of the time if your car is the real deal. |
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What do you think the SS cars from the sixties were? It makes no difference if it is a truck, just don't use it on every model you offer on showroom floors and over do it I think the Trailblazer SS is one of the better values out there, for an MSRP starting at only $32K you get great performance, great styling, very nice wheels (an area GM has been lacking until recently), nice interior treatments etc.
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