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This Is The 2014 Chevrolet SS Performance Sedan

It’s been what Chevy performance enthusiasts have been demanding for years: a rear-wheel drive performance sedan. That’s what the Chevy SS is — and it marks Chevrolet’s return to the V8 RWD performance segment after 17 years (from 1996). The vehicle, designed to deliver performance on the street as well as on the track, makes its premier this weekend at the Dayton International Speedway, along with the SS NASCAR racer, during the Daytona 500.

The Platform

As expected, the SS rides on the short-wheelbase Zeta architecture developed by GM-Holden. The proven, race-tested architecture serves as the bones for the Camaro and the Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, along with Holden’s VF Commodore and Caprice.

Powertrain

If there’s one area about which GM enthusiasts were uncertain, it was SS’ powertrain. Well, the car will officially be powered by the familiar 6.2 liter V8 (LS3) mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. That’s right — no manuals were announced (yet).

The dynamic duo is expected to deliver a symmetrical 415 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. The same engine can be found in the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro SS, but Chevy is quick to point out that the engine is more powerful than the 5.5 liter V8 powering the SS NASCAR.

For those who prefer to paddle their way to higher (or lower) speed, the SS features steering wheel-mounted TAPshift paddles. The final-drive ratio is 3.27, and a 0-60 sprint can be accomplished in roughly five seconds.

Chassis

According to Chevrolet, the SS’ chassis allows it to turn and stop as well as it accelerates. Among the features are:

  • MacPherson strut front and multilink independent rear suspension geometry
  • Electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving
  • Standard Brembo brakes with ventilated 355 mm rotors and two-piece, four-piston front calipers
  • Forged aluminum wheels wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5 inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9.0 inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires rear

The SS’ handling is further improved by a near 50/50 weight distribution, along with a low center of gravity that’s made possible by the aluminum hood and rear deck lid — which are 30 [percent lighter than traditional steel panels.

“Our goal was to create a car that delivers incredible grip and handling balance while cornering, while still being comfortable to drive on the road,” said David Leone, executive chief engineer GM global programs. “The perfect weight balance and lower center of gravity were a big part of that goal because it enabled the team to tune for a more comfortable highway ride without sacrificing handling or driver confidence while cornering at the limits.”

The Exterior

A performance sedan may not be taken seriously if it doesn’t also look the part. So the exterior of the SS features a sporty and muscular stance, with staggered front and rear wheels pushed out to the corners. Specific design elements include:

  • “Power bulge” on the aluminum hood
  • Tapered, tear-drop shape of the rear end that helps aerodynamics
  • Jewel-like chrome accents
  • Standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps and light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights

“From every angle, the Chevrolet SS says power and performance,” said John Cafaro design director Chevrolet passenger cars and small crossovers. “The combination of an aggressive rear-wheel drive stance and body-side attitude with the right balance of detail and refinement inside and out are the perfect home for Chevrolet’s V-8 performance package.”

The Interior

Just like the Holden Commodore, the Chevy SS offers a spacious cabin that can comfortably swallow five adults. Some interior highlights include:

  • 42 inches of front legroom
  • 39 inches of rear legroom
  • Standard leather seating surfaces
  • Standard eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats with additional side bolstering
  • SS emblem is prominently stitched onto the instrument panel. Available in two types of chrome finishes — a satin gloss and a bright chrome — the dash is soft to the touch
  • The cabin is illuminated by ice blue ambient lighting during the night
  • The integrated center stack contains infotainment, climate, and other vehicle controls.

Meanwhile, the SS performance sedan offers a wide assortment of standard technology features, including:

  • Color in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the next-generation navigation system
  • Bose Nine-speaker premium sound system
  • Color heads-up display
  • Push-button start
  • StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Rear-vision camera
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The SS also lets the driver give it all on the track, without having to worry about saving energy (or dedicating any attention to) parking the car. So on the way home from the track, as he stops by the local Nieman-Marcus for a pair of Perry Ellis slacks, the driver can simply let the SS park itself thanks to the Automatic Parking Assist system — a first for Chevrolet.

Utilizing ultrasonic sensors to detect the width and depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces, the system makes use of ultrasonic sensors. All the driver needs to do is to control the throttle, transmission, and brake — while the Automatic Parking Assist controls the steering inputs necessary to park the vehicle.

Availability

Coinciding with the market release of its trans-continental brother with the Roaring Lion badge, the 2014 Chevrolet SS will make its market debut in the fourth quarter of 2013. General Motors will set prices “closer to the on-sale date.

The performance sedan brings the rear-wheel drive Chevy performance story full-circle, joining the Corvette and Camaro. Combined, the two Chey-badged two-door sports cars have made Chevy the best-selling performance brand for the last two years in the United States.

2014 Chevy SS Specifications

Overview
Model: Chevrolet SS
Body style / driveline: front-engine, rear-drive
Construction: unitized body structure and frame; two-sided galvanized steel (except roof)
EPA vehicle class: large
Manufacturing location: Elizabeth, Australia
Powertrain
Engine: 6.2L OHV V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Block material: cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Cylinder head material: aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve; two valves per cylinder; roller lifters
Ignition system: coil-near-plug ignition
Fuel: sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm): 415 / 309 @ 5900
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 415 / 563 @ 4600
Fuel: premium recommended not required
Transmission: Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic with TapShift
Chassis & Suspension
Front: multi-link MacPherson strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe
Rear: four-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe
Steering type: electric power
Brakes
Front
Type: ventilated disc
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm): 355 x 32
Caliper four-piston fixed
Rear
Type: ventilated disc
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm): 324 x 22
Caliper: single-piston sliding
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size and type
19 x 8.5-inch forged, fully polished aluminum (front) 19 x 9-inch forged, fully polished aluminum (rear)
Tires
P245/40R19 (front) P275/35R19 (rear)
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 114.8 / 2916
Overall length (in / mm): 195.6 / 4968
Overall width (in / mm): 74.8 / 1899
Overall height (in / mm): 58.7 / 1490
Track (in / mm): front: 62.6 / 1590 (front) & 63.3 / 1608 (rear)
Interior
Seating capacity: 2 3
Legroom (in / mm): 42.3 / 1074 (front) 39.7 / 1008 (rear)
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Comments

  1. i think it’s great that chevrolet has the guts to make the rwd sedan along with the charger . Something that Ford is just wussing about.

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  2. I like it, one thing I’d ask for is more aggressive headlights. Otherwise looks good, great interior, and technology looks promising.

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  3. Some expected the new Holden to appear as a Buick in North America.

    Those who read GM’s brand strategy from what GM does, instead from wishful thinking, thought otherwise, and were proven right.

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  4. The nose is too high and the rear lights are too compact-car-ish. Aside from those two complaints, it looks good.

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  5. If I didn’t see the distinctive Chevy nose I would have said its a BMW . Superb design with ; lower beltline , more vertical windows which creates a more user friendly open and spacious interior for its size . A guy can put his family in there when he’s not out beating up the streets or countryside and everyone can enjoy the ride . Abbreviated front and back hints of excellent handling . Like the BMW , its understated , what a ride , congratulations GM !!

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    1. BMW understated?

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  6. Exterior looks are great. I like the strong and wide stance. Interior looks awesome. Those seats look like they are top notch. The only things that are a let down are the motor and tranny—for now. Not that 400+ hp standard is a bad thing. A little part of me was hoping for the LT1. I’m just plain confused by the automatic only part. But, nonetheless, I am extremely excited about seeing one in person.

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    1. Chevrolet should put a 2.8L Turbo V6 with 310HP as the base engine, a 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 with 415HP, and a 6.2L Supercharged V8 with 520HP.

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  7. Awesome, Hope you can get it without the sunroof and can upgrade to the ZL1 rearview mirror. Seats looked killer!

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  8. The hood and grill design doesn’t quite look as sharp to me as its former incarnation as the Pontiac G8, but I still can’t complain too much. This is a much welcomed return!

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  9. Pleasantly surprised as I was underwhelmed by the NASCAR version.

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  10. Now that the SS is out, all we have to wait for is HSV. In a secret underground bunker somewhere below Australia’s area 51, there is a crazy nut job creating a car so awesome that we can only refer to it as the HSV F-Series…

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  11. I am not surprised at the transmission, I am disappointed. Not really a “world class” car company if all you can do is a 6sp auto.

    Hopefully, there will be exterior colour choices beyond black/red/silver.

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    1. While I agree with your sentiment, lets be real, a 6.3L V8 needs a 5,6,7,8 speed transmission like the we need another hole in our head. It does not benefit fuel efficiency nor performance. Especially with an engine that has as broad a torque and hp spread. The Euro, and Japanese marks offer them because their engines don’t offer a comparably broad torque curve though out the rpm range.

      I’s also why the C7 ended up with a 6.2L LT1 instead of the smaller 5.5 (which I new was a pipe dream anyway) against common assumption, it’s easier to make a big engine powerful and fuel efficient than to make a small engine the same.

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  12. Hahahahaha! Of course GM would just slap on a bow tie and take the paint from the rear diffuser and and the front grille. Well, we all know it will have an unforgettable driving experience, just not the looks to match. GM, oh you give me a good laugh you cheap bastards!

    Erm, is this actually the official production car or just some rendering?

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    1. @wisdom seeker this is the production car.

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      1. I was really expecting some new sheetmetal compared to the Holden. Why are they not offering a manual as well? The execution of this car has been disastrous! I guess I would buy a G8 GXP instead of this definition of compromise.

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        1. Something tells me a manual gearbox will make its way into the SS sooner or later… no sources on this, just a hunch.

          As for the styling: why change it? Holden IS GM’s Chevy in Oceania… all that needs to be done is change the badges and RHD to LHD. And even then, this car has all the design elements of a modern Chevrolet — as do all (most?) Holdens.

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    2. I’ve got to agree with you man. I like the car, but all they did was toss us a middle eastern Chevy Lumina SS; and even then, I guarantee we don’t get the manual, nor the cool interior color options.

      Being a Chevy, I’m sure the aftermarket will jump all over the car and we will have HSV styled body kits, (among others) and all types of accessories to further differentiate the car.

      My fingers were really crossed that we’d get a little more styling variation vs just pasting Chevy badge on the grill. For the money it will cost, we could have at least gotten a HSV Club Sport body kit to make it’s performance intentions obvious.

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  13. Very nice!!..but the only letdown is they didnt offer a manual tranny @ least as an option..but im guessin that will change…good start though it’ll definitely kick the charger’s ass..@ least until their 8 speeds come in full swing later this yr!..hopefully we get a manual trans and the supercharged hsv version as well!!!!

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  14. I say ‘Well done!’. Given an updated platform this will drive even better than the G8’s on the VE platform. And, that was never a bad drive in the first place. Also, the interior is vastly improved. I’m still not giving up my G8 anytime soon.
    I’m excited to see the SS in person. Pics just don’t always do justice. So many haters are posting all over the web already – fact is, not one of them would by an SS in the first place.
    I hope the SS is a sales success.
    Mike

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  15. WANT!

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  16. I like it, the new front and rear clips styling give the platform a fresh look. Last time I looked, Cup Cars were still running 358cid engines!

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  17. Looks good little disappointed with the power figures, with all the hype I was expecting 425-450hp but the aftermarket can fix that little issue. Now lets talk about price..
    can most of us attempt to buy one or just fantasize about winning the lotto, and my favorite fantasy the LSA transplant in the engine bay.

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  18. I liked a lot. Much better than I thought, but both Commodore and Charger look better.
    Holden is awesome. And I think that the Dodge Charger is best sport sedan in the U.S. That car is just perfect!

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  19. Excellent, not sure if this ride needed a massive bow tie in the grill though… Still by far one of the nicer vehicles in the GM arsenal… Thank you Holden…

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  20. I like it! Looks are a bit understated with this particular car (that color doesn’t do it justice) Give it the black wheels & colored brake calipers treatment sans CTS-V & you’ve got your self a definite bad ass Euro snob beater!!
    Would call it a 4 door Camaro rather than a 4 door Corvette though, not having the LT-1 & manual tranny! Oh well maybe later.

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  21. Boy it is typical chevy. Plain Jane ugly. I think GM needs to dump chevy and bring back Pontiac. That car is frickin ugly.

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  22. The styling is clean, but a bit too careful. Maybe the silver doesn’t do much for the car. And maybe it’s one of those vehicles that will look more impressive in person. The 6-speed trans is disappointing but not surprising. Having the old engine is disappointing, though I suspect it will only be for the first year of the car. I like it having all the tech so it doesn’t seem bargain-basement. More class than the Charger , but that isn’t hard.

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  23. I can understand the LS3 being the engine I was kind of wanting to see the new LT1 being an limited production run car, but a 6 speed auto? It still needs a manual. If your going to call it an SS it needs to stand out instead of having the same stuff from cars thats been out for 7-8 years. What about the 7 speed manual from the Corvette, and maybe a LT1 engine later kind of like the Pontiac GTO went to 5.7 to the 6.0. You can offer the same engine from the Corvette without it competing with each other. The looks department are a nice and clean I was expecting it to be like that. The inside is fine, but that car needs some color to show it off better than that plain metallic. I think they went too conservative with not offering no manual at all, and I think they could at least put better options on it. Its a limited run model they should make it stand a little bit better, it could offer the same power train as the Corvette without it taking sales from it. I mean the Corvette looks alone will sale, but the same LS3 and 6 speed auto should be the base offering. Just my opinion.

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  24. They could also put the SS logo instead of the Chevy bow tie, leave the bow tie for the Malibu and Cruze. Corvette has its own emblem on the front, they needed to put the SS Logo on front as well. Like the old 69′ Camaro SS.

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    1. Travis — think of the SS as a direct halo product for Chevy. Hence the bow tie and the NASCAR racer. Very direct brand/equity carry over.

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    2. OR just leave the Holden badge on.

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  25. EXCELLENT!

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  26. Will there be an SS version of the SS? LOL No but seriously, there is HUGE potential for customization, and hopefully GM will focus more in that dept. It does look like a Cruze on steroids. Needs the following corrections: Wheels, front air dam, side skirts, side mirrors (UGH), and YES those headlights are DOA!!! Otherwise, brilliant engineering as usual 🙂

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  27. Alex, the 6.2 liter V8 is not more powerful than what’s used in NASCAR, but LARGER.

    GM, NASCAR limits engine sizes to 358 cubic inches, which should be closer to 5.8 liters. Today is the first day of my life that I’ve heard “liters” and “NASCAR V8” used in the same sentence.

    It bothers me very much when liters are used to describe historical engines sizes, too.

    🙂

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    1. You are correct sir 376 CID not 6.2L

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  28. Wow this car will be hard to walk a way from. But that being said if this does n’t sell G.M. will never go out on a limb again . So don’t just look and talk about it BUY ONE

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  29. So no LT1?
    $50,000 for the LS3 when they could stuff the LT1 in it that was just announced?
    And GM needs the 8 speed Auto ASAP as in like yesterday. I understand the use of the 6 speed in this b/c the 8 isn’t ready yet.
    Nice car but kind of bland. I just expected GM to go all out on this one. They are presenting this as the Sedan Halo for Chevy but no use of the new small block. I was hopping for more. I truly believed it would have the LT1 and MRC but i guess GM doesn’t go all out as they should. New people at GM but same results. Good enough should be fine for our customers money!!!
    Come on GM you can truly be the best at everything in the Auto world, bring it every time please!!!

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    1. Of course there’s no LT1. Of course the styling is somewhat “bland”. If you were expecting a Cadillac, then why aren’t you looking at a Cadillac? (I know you didn’t actually say Cadillac, but I’m just using it as an example.)

      If they put the LT1 in this car, the price would be even higher than it already will probably be. Because the car is being imported from Australia, GM is already up against pricing barriers. They need to do what they can to get the car as affordable as possible while not cutting too many corners.

      This is a Chevy (okay…it’s a Holden rebadged as a Chevy). Someone also said they were disappointed the front fascia was not quite as aggressive as the one on the Commodore. Again, this is a Chevy. Chevy has come a long way in it’s styling. But it’s still a Chevy. Chevy is the “everyman” brand for GM. This is the car they try to make as innocuous as possible to appeal to as many people as possible while still looking good.

      If you want edgy styling, go to Cadillac. If you want “luxury”, go to Buick. If you want affordable while still being competitive, go to Chevy.

      I really don’t see what the issue is. This car ended up being very much what I expected it to be. It has fulfilled most of my expectations (and exceeded some). I want one of these in the worst way. Unfortunately, I’m still afraid it’ll be beyond my means to afford. That’s still to come, obviously. I’ll still hope for a while.

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      1. The funny thing is, Holden is supposed to be the Australian equivalent of Chevy, but the Aussie car market works differently to America. Holden offers 3 types of trim level on most of their vehicles and they have a vehicle for each category. Eg, the VE Commodore has the ‘Comfort’ (in other words cheap) models in Omega and Berline (Berlina has a few more things standard like fog lights), they have the sports models in SV6 and SS, the sports luxury SS-V, and the luxury Calais and Calais-V (V has V8, other has V6). Holden also have the luxury Caprice which is sold as a BUICK in China. Then there is HSV, who offer performance and performance luxury. Holden has a vehicle that could be a Chevy (Cruze, Barina etc.), a Buick (Caprice, Calais), a GMC (Ute), a Pontiac (Commodore sports, maybe even HSV) and a Cadillac (HSV E3 Senator, HSV WM3 Grange). That’s also why people didn’t understand the styling of the VF Calais, they kept associating it with being the sports design which would be/is the Chevy SS.

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        1. “Holden is supposed to be the Australian equivalent of Chevy, but the Aussie car market works differently to America. ”

          Actually, it is not the car market which works different, but for decades, GM used to have a multi-brand policy only in North America, but single-brand subsidiaries in other parts of the world. I this concept, those single-brand subsidiaries like Holden in Australia, Vauxhall in Britain, Opel in Germany and also Chevrolet in Brasil, would try to cover the whole national car market with all its segments and niches, which included unlimited badge engineering between those national single-brand subsidiaries (Opel Corsa as Holden Barina or Chevrolet Celta or so in Brasil; Chevrolet Meriva in Brasil, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva in Europe), just like Toyota and Ford do it with one single brand worldwide.

          When now GM tries to promote Chevrolet and Cadillac as the two global brands, and place all other brands as regional brands for specific markets, that does clash with the old brand policy.

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          1. True but Aussie market is different. Holden needs to diversify more so than Opel. Commodore needs cheap models for fleet sales, sports models for die-hard fans and luxury for cheap businessmen. All 3 of those categories have made the Commodore the most sold car in Aus for 15 years running. Last 2 years however, the VE Commodore dropped to 2 and then 4, because the VE was so old. The Cruze needs to meet the consumer demand for small cars, the demand for a small to medium sports car (filling the void left by the Holden Torana. See Holden Cruze SRi-V) and the need for a downsized Commodore variant. It does all three.

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  30. You know, my first thought when I saw the pictures was “why in God’s name would they show off a performance car in SILVER?!”

    I have a feeling… the rumors of a “base” SS……. this is it. At first I thought that Chevy had lost their minds showing this in silver… only automatic tranny… old engine… just doesn’t all add up. If you’re showing off a car like this, don’t you roll it out in bright red with a manual?

    That all being said, I’m conflicted. I’ve been waiting a very long time for this car. I was extremely excited when I saw the Commy SS-V pictures the other day… I don’t want to say I’m let down by what I’m seeing in the Chevy, but I’m also not jumping up and down excited. I kind of just have that feeling of “as usual, GM gets 9 out 10 things right.. but they can never finish it off”. Don’t get me wrong, if the price is right (another huge question), then I will buy one — or at least lease it, if available, so I can buy the completely redesigned 2016 riding on the Alpha platform.

    Sorry for the long post… like I said, been waiting a long time, and now, like most of you it seems, I’m confused on how to feel……

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  31. Excellent all around, I will be interested to see the pricing structure. Might wait for the 2015 version if there is one, just in case they upgrade to the LT1, 8 speed auto and, hopefully, magnetic ride control as an option.

    That said- this could well be the car that gets me to unload my aging Corvette and buy something my wife will also enjoy driving. The compromises of marriage, what can I say?

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  32. One more thing: if that’s to be a catchfence in the one press photo… it’s facing the wrong direction. Pretty sloppy unveiling.

    I expected a lot more with that horrible name.

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  33. Looked better in live unveiling than pictures. Figure a manuel trans will be offered eventually. Eight speed auto in development. Hope will offer a two tone as well as mono tone interior.

    Car looks very classy to me ,inside and out.Priced within reason, it should sell very well.

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  34. As always the Corvette is the first to get any new motor at GM and this car will always sit below the Camaro in horsepower as did the Monte Carlo in past years. My guess is this car will see the new motor only after the Camaro (gen6 ? ) get it!

    Waiting on that LS7 Z28 with a HP bump hopefully!

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  35. “Nice” car but another GM epic fail; GTO redux- they didn’t learn from that badge engineered sales disaster from a few years ago??? I’m sure the performance is there but the styling is a fail- where are the Chevy design cues? Put a KIA badge on this and it would be right at home. The G8 had a Pontiac fascia, this thing only has a different emblem?
    Why buy this over a Charger or 300, cars with real brand styling? This thing will be way over priced relative to these cars and you won’t be able to find it in a Target parking lot with that rental-car front end. Look, this car HAD to have a Chevy hood and grille- it’s not there. The C pillar styling looks 10 years old, nothing sharp or interesting- oh wait, it IS ten years old. Rear end is nice looking, but it’s not Chevy- Passat/Avalon/Equus? It could be any brand. I wish GM luck, but it will only please Chevy brand Kool-aid drinkers and won’t bring in ONE buyer from Dodge/Lexus/anyone.

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    1. Wait…what were you expecting?

      This looks like a Chevy to me. This car looks like a beefier, brawnier Malibu, for example.

      If you were expecting it to look like like 2014 Impala, I’m glad it doesn’t. The Impala is a good looking car, but it looks like what it is: a family hauler. This car has a lot of cues that make you think there’s more there. Yes, it’s a sedan, but it’s not a family hauler first.

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  36. The automatic-only powertrain is a surprise (my guess is they opted to certify the one that was more likely to sell), but I don’t see it as a bad thing (the LS3 may not be the LT1, but its still a good engine), as the 6L80 is a good tranny, plus I seem to recall them selling just about every B-body Impala SS they built. My only gripe is some of the safety stuff being standard, but there will be off switches (I hope).

    There are two things in the press release I’m taking issue with, though: NASCAR engine are 5.9 liters, not 5.5 (last time I checked), and the LS3 MIGHT be more powerful than the engines running at Daytona, but that is only because of the restrictor plate installed for that track; without it, Sprint Cup engines produce at least 850 bhp (yes, I watch NASCAR).

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  37. Looks good in silver. I’m so happy it’s not some fugly red.

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  38. What a disheartening disappointment. Perhaps GM will one day rediscover what once made the Impala/Caprice so popular. It didn’t happen by offering only tarted up models with front ends so low they are sure to break on curbs and driveways. Teenagers can’t afford these cars, and folks old enough to remember 409’s will be turned off.

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    1. @Lawman1115 and what was it that made the Impala/Caprice “so popular”? Perhaps those cars had superior power, handling, and overall driving dynamics to this SS?

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  39. I guess after people saw the styling for the Corvette and they’re totally turn off by the ss. Why can’t you guys wait for car magazines to test and see the magic numbers??? Jeesus!!

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  40. And also if anybody would know what is the take rate on a manny tranny for a G8 GXP?? Because I surely don’t see a lot of GXP with an manual

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  41. I’m disappointed with the front end, much less aggressive than my G8, almost bland. Besides that, interior looks great, like the back end. What can you say about an LS3 and Brembo combination but awesome!

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  42. Alex, are you saying this car will not have good driving dynamics?

    I would tikk this car will be as good if not better then the G8, one question, what’s the curb weight, (G8 3946lbs)? Hopefully it has lost 100 lbs. or so!

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    1. @Fastyle No, I’m not “saying this car will not have good driving dynamics”. What gave you that impression? I don’t follow 🙁

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    2. I think what Alex ment was that there are people who still think that the 94-96 Impala SS was amazing and that this SS is awful because it isn’t a 15 year old car.

      The fact is, the SS will easily outrun, outhandle, and out perform the Impala any day of the week. That, and the SS looks better, is better built, and doesn’t remind people of mullets.

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      1. Graw — that’s exactly what I meant. Personally, I find the comparisons of modern sports/performance cars to any vehicles of similar ambitions made more than a decade ago rather comical, since the progression of technology, performance, design, and pretty much everything else in today’s offerings allows them to far overshadow those of the past. Heck, this even applies to non-performance segments as well…

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  43. My gut feeling; It’s Okay. But really, GM needs to consider producing more RWD vehicles within North America for it’s divisions to prove it’s really credible. Ultimately, the price point will either make or break the SS. IF a performance model of this car goes upwards (and possibly over) $50K, it will have a very limited shelf life. The CTS-V is a much better value, has a LOT more visual presence and the prestige that goes with being a Cadillac.

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  44. Put the 3.73 rear end from the CTS-V in it, screw the top speed. Maybe it will come with the manual (if it comes!!)

    For me, the best part of this car is the interior. Looks amazing and I bet my ass would love it.
    The exterior should have been a bit more aggressive. I think it was yesterday in one of the articles about the HSV F-Series that I said they should have used a hood similar to the G8 GXP. Personally I think they should avoid the extractor hood, but subtle scoops could transform the front of this car. And offer the F-Series spoiler. With those additions, and the car lowered 1-1.5″ it would be looking badass

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