Chevrolet SS Brings Aussie Muscle to the US

Chevrolet’sChevroletUnited States of America, 1911 > present82 models
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new SSChevrolet SSUnited States of America, 2014 > present10 photos
muscle sedan follows a path that General MotorsGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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has been following for over the past decade. When you need a powerful, rear-wheel drive car, go to Australia. The 415hp SS is closely based on the HoldenHoldenAustralia, 1856 > present29 models
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VF CommodoreHolden Commodore Gen.4Australia, 2006 > present9 versions
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SS V and will also be used as the new silhouette for Chevrolet’s NASCAR racing program.

“The all-new Chevrolet SS fills that void and fills it better than any other vehicle in the brand’s rich history. The comfort, convenience, spaciousness and V-8 power make the SS a total performance package unlike any other on the road today,” said GM North America President Mark Reuss.

The heart of the SS is the LS3 6.2-liter V8 with 415hp and 415lb-ft of torque that was also used in the previous generation CorvetteChevrolet Corvette Gen.6United States of America, 2004 > present56 versions
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among other GM performance models. The only transmission at launch will be a six-speed manual that will get the car to 60mph in about five seconds.

Other performance enhancements include a sport-tuned electronic power steering system, 355mm Brembo brakes, 19in wheels with performance Bridgestone tires and an aluminum hood and trunk.

The car shows its power with a simple, aggressive design. The car is not breaking any design ground with a blunt nose and simple three-box design.  There are a few chrome accents sprinkled around the body, and it also gets standard HID headlights with LED running lights.

The boxy design means a lot of interior room. There is 42in of front legroom and 39in of rear legroom. The SS will come with standard eight-way adjustable power, leather seats.  Chevrolet’s MyLink Infotainment system will be standard, and it comes with a Bose nine-speaker radio, color heads-up display, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert and a rear-view camera.

The SS will go on sale in the third quarter of 2013, and Chevrolet will announce prices then.

This modern run of Australian muscle cars in the US started in 2004 with the Pontiac GTOPontiac GTO Gen.4United States of America, 2003 > 20065 versions
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that was based on the Holden MonaroHolden Monaro (modern)Australia, 2001 > 20054 versions
. The next was the Pontiac G8Pontiac G8United States of America, 2007 > present5 versions
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in 2009 that was based on the Holden Commodore. Even the current CamaroChevrolet Camaro Gen.5United States of America, 2009 > present48 versions
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uses GM’s Zeta platform that underpins most large, rear-wheel drive Australian sedans like the Commodore, CapriceHolden CapriceAustralia, 1990 > 19993 series
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and Lumina.