On the outside, Chevy took a similar approach to what Ford took with the Taurus SHO.
But time is unforgiving; it marches on with no conscience of who, or what, it leaves behind.
Perforated suede seat inserts and embroidered headrests are the most distinctive upgrades, with a racing-style flat-bottom steering wheel and Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit added in for good measure.Other modifications added into the package include a lowered suspension, high-performance brakes and a Borla exhaust system. We even fell in love with its “about 5-second” 0-to-60 time. This means that our previous assumption of a $35k price tag likely wasn’t that far off.A few days ago, Chevrolet unveiled the SS NASCAR racecar. Until there are more details to run by on this matter, let’s have a closer look at the updated SS and what sets it apart from last year’s model.Updated 09/18/2015: Chevrolet dropped the official details on the facelift SS sports sedan.Continue reading to learn more about the facelift Chevrolet SS.When it comes to celebrating a win in NASCAR, nothing says it better than a good, high-horsepower donut, and no company has more wins in the modern era of NASCAR than Chevrolet. The performance sedan has already received a facelift for 2016, but its future has been uncertain since day one. The sneak peak occurs at about the 10:49 mark on the video. Motor Trend just released Episode 152 of its long-running Ignition series with Jason Cammisa and a guest appearance by Randy Pobst having a little fun with the new SS.I won’t ruin the video review for you, but Cammisa thoroughly compares the SS to the E39 BMW M5. Rear-drive and a six-speed automatic are standard; we’d pick the six-speed manual, a no-cost option.
The wait will soon be over, as its reveal will happen on February 16th at Daytona International Speedway’s fan zone.Jim Campbell, Chevrolet’s U.S. vice president, confirmed that the production version will be offered with a V-8 engine and a Its debut will occur at the 2013 Daytona 500 race.Finally, we can put to bed the ongoing mystery of Chevy’s odd breadcrumb trail and start focusing on the next in line, the yet-to-be-announced Cadillac ELR.Click past the jump to read GM’s official press release on the Chevy SS.Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display,by Ciprian Florea, on Feel free to watch the entire video if a NASCAR reveal is tickles your fancy though.Both Chevrolet and Porsche have already confirmed the existence of the SS performance sedan and the 918 Spyder supercar respectively, but the details offered on both of these models are quite limited. That’s because the SS is based on the.According to Al Oppenheiser, Chevrolet Camaro chief engineer, the sedan could get a replacement once the Holden Commodore is axed.Speaking to Car Advice, Oppenheiser said that despite its mediocre sales (of less than 3,000 units a year), the SS could get a successor, but it’s a decision that depends on what will happen with the Zeta platform that underpins all Holden vehicles.“It sells what it’s supposed to. According to the rumormill, this would also result in the.With this release, Chevy would finally have a performance sedan to stack up against the likes of the Charger R/T and the Ford Taurus SHO.UPDATE 06/04/2013: Chevrolet announced today prices for the 2014 SS. The front braking and suspension systems are okay, for the most part, but the rear features technology from the late-1980s.Don’t get us wrong, however, we love the 415-horsepower V8 powerplant, the TAPshift six-speed transmission and the nasty 3.27-to-1 rear end ration.
No, I’m not talking about the Camaro or the Corvette, I’m talking about the Australian-built, U.S.-spec Chevy SS. This is a huge improvements over the standard model, but don’t think the SS can’t handle more oomph. The results were nothing short of incredible, as the SS HPE600 was able to hit a top speed of 163 mph on Grand Parkway toll road near Houston, Texas. A comfy interior and a 4.5-second sprint to 60 mph are bonuses. This may be slightly more than the Callaway SS, giving Hennessey a slight lead in tuning the next great Chevrolet sedan.Click past the jump to read more about the Chevrolet SS by Hennessey.Somewhere along the way, people have continuously slept on the Chevrolet SS as a performance-minded sedan that’s ready for its turn of the spotlight.With aftermarket tuners like Callaway on its side, the SS is primed and ready to be the car we all thought it would be.The unquestioned highlight of Callaway’s program is the engine upgrade, which comes with an extensive list of new components, including an Eaton Roots-style TVS supercharger system, liquid-to-air intercooler, increased-flow-rate fuel injectors, a high-flow intake system, and a low-restriction exhaust system, all of which lets the car’s 6.2-liter, V-8 engine produce a staggering 570 horsepower and 535 pound-feet of torque — a nice increase from the stock 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of twist.