Chevrolet SS Q/A
02-22-2013, 08:58 AM
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Chevrolet SS Q/A
How does the 2014 Chevrolet SS fit into the Chevrolet profile?
The SS will be the first V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet sedan sold in the United States since 1996. It will offer an unprecedented balance of sport, style, luxury and comfort, allowing enthusiasts to indulge in their craving for pure driving exhilaration without sacrificing the daily conveniences drivers need.Andbecause SS is also Chevrolet’s newest NASCAR Sprint Cup race car, it will give customers a unique performance experience and an opportunity to own a Chevrolet similar to the car that races in NASCAR’s top series.
How was the Chevrolet SS derived?
The SS is a derivative of the global rear-wheel-drive architecture that bred performance vehicles like the Chevrolet Camaro and Holden Commodore.
How many Chevrolet SS models will be produced?
Production of the Chevrolet SS is expected to be in line with the production of similar full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedans. An estimated production guide number for each dealer will be shared later in the year.
Is this just a retail version of the Caprice PPV?
No. The Chevrolet SS is based on the Australian-built Holden Commodore platform. Among the key attributes distinguishing it from the Caprice PPV will be a shorter wheelbase and a more luxuriously appointed interior.
Will Chevrolet SS draw sales away from Chevrolet’s other performance models?
The Chevrolet SS will strengthen Chevrolet’s position as the leading performance brand and offer a driving experience not found in the current lineup.
How similar will the production version be to the race car?
The production version will be closely aligned with Chevrolet’s newest entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since NASCAR has allowed manufacturers to display more of their brand identity in their race cars. It will contain similar performance design cues, but retain its own uniquely refined style, performance and drive characteristics.
Why did Chevrolet decide to use the SS nameplate?
Chevrolet has long used the SS, or Super Sport, designation on high-performance models of some of its most enduring nameplates ever since it debuted on a 1957 Corvette prototype race car. The first production vehicle to be offered with an SS option package was the 1961 Impala — 453 were built with the performance upgrades. The all-new Chevrolet SS is true to Chevrolet’s performance lineage of power, excitement and pride of ownership.
What engine powers the Chevrolet SS?
The Chevrolet SS will be powered by the legendary small block 6.2L V8 (LS3) engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift®. It is expected to deliver a GM-estimated 415 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. torque, with a GM-estimated 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds.
What other performance characteristics will the Chevrolet SS have?
The Chevrolet SS will feature a performance-tuned chassis and steering with responsive handling, independent rear suspension, StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System and Brembo® brakes, just to name a few.
What are its distinguishing exterior features?
The Chevrolet SS features a refined yet aggressive exterior design with a performance stance, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires. Bright finish exhaust tips, Rainsense™ wipers, HID headlamps, foglamps and power, heated, auto-dimming (LH only) outside rearview mirrors all come standard.
What exterior colors will be available?
The Chevrolet SS will be available in five exterior colors: Red Hot 2, Phantom Black, Silver Ice, Mystic Green and Heron White.
What distinguishes the interior?
The interior of the Chevrolet SS is refined and comfortable, with a spacious rear seat and ample cargo space. Standard features include leather-appointed heated and ventilated sport bucket front seats, 10-way power adjustments for both driver and passenger seats, power lumbar, and memory feature not only for the seats but the outside rearview mirrors. The interior also features standard dual-zone auto HVAC, Bose® Premium 9-speaker audio system, rearview camera, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel, navigation, an 8-inch radio display with Chevrolet MyLink, alloy pedal covers, a color Head-Up Display, multi-color Driver Information Center (DIC), passive entry with push-button start, Automatic Parking Assist and much more.
What is Automatic Parking Assist?
One of the most highly developed technological systems today, Automatic Parking Assist is the efficient hands-free parking assistant feature that takes the guesswork out of reversing into tight spots. Using ultrasonic sensors, the system accurately detects viable parking spaces, determines approach angles and neatly parks the SS by taking over the steering. The driver manages throttle, braking and transmission while SS steers itself into any suitable reverse parallel or reverse angle (90-degree) parking space.
Has pricing been announced?
Pricing will be announced at a future date.
Where will the Chevrolet SS be built?
The Chevrolet SS will be built in Australia.
When will the Chevrolet SS arrive in dealerships?
The Chevrolet SS will arrive in showrooms in late 2013 as a 2014 model.
The SS will be the first V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet sedan sold in the United States since 1996. It will offer an unprecedented balance of sport, style, luxury and comfort, allowing enthusiasts to indulge in their craving for pure driving exhilaration without sacrificing the daily conveniences drivers need.Andbecause SS is also Chevrolet’s newest NASCAR Sprint Cup race car, it will give customers a unique performance experience and an opportunity to own a Chevrolet similar to the car that races in NASCAR’s top series.
How was the Chevrolet SS derived?
The SS is a derivative of the global rear-wheel-drive architecture that bred performance vehicles like the Chevrolet Camaro and Holden Commodore.
How many Chevrolet SS models will be produced?
Production of the Chevrolet SS is expected to be in line with the production of similar full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedans. An estimated production guide number for each dealer will be shared later in the year.
Is this just a retail version of the Caprice PPV?
No. The Chevrolet SS is based on the Australian-built Holden Commodore platform. Among the key attributes distinguishing it from the Caprice PPV will be a shorter wheelbase and a more luxuriously appointed interior.
Will Chevrolet SS draw sales away from Chevrolet’s other performance models?
The Chevrolet SS will strengthen Chevrolet’s position as the leading performance brand and offer a driving experience not found in the current lineup.
How similar will the production version be to the race car?
The production version will be closely aligned with Chevrolet’s newest entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since NASCAR has allowed manufacturers to display more of their brand identity in their race cars. It will contain similar performance design cues, but retain its own uniquely refined style, performance and drive characteristics.
Why did Chevrolet decide to use the SS nameplate?
Chevrolet has long used the SS, or Super Sport, designation on high-performance models of some of its most enduring nameplates ever since it debuted on a 1957 Corvette prototype race car. The first production vehicle to be offered with an SS option package was the 1961 Impala — 453 were built with the performance upgrades. The all-new Chevrolet SS is true to Chevrolet’s performance lineage of power, excitement and pride of ownership.
What engine powers the Chevrolet SS?
The Chevrolet SS will be powered by the legendary small block 6.2L V8 (LS3) engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift®. It is expected to deliver a GM-estimated 415 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. torque, with a GM-estimated 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds.
What other performance characteristics will the Chevrolet SS have?
The Chevrolet SS will feature a performance-tuned chassis and steering with responsive handling, independent rear suspension, StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System and Brembo® brakes, just to name a few.
What are its distinguishing exterior features?
The Chevrolet SS features a refined yet aggressive exterior design with a performance stance, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires. Bright finish exhaust tips, Rainsense™ wipers, HID headlamps, foglamps and power, heated, auto-dimming (LH only) outside rearview mirrors all come standard.
What exterior colors will be available?
The Chevrolet SS will be available in five exterior colors: Red Hot 2, Phantom Black, Silver Ice, Mystic Green and Heron White.
What distinguishes the interior?
The interior of the Chevrolet SS is refined and comfortable, with a spacious rear seat and ample cargo space. Standard features include leather-appointed heated and ventilated sport bucket front seats, 10-way power adjustments for both driver and passenger seats, power lumbar, and memory feature not only for the seats but the outside rearview mirrors. The interior also features standard dual-zone auto HVAC, Bose® Premium 9-speaker audio system, rearview camera, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel, navigation, an 8-inch radio display with Chevrolet MyLink, alloy pedal covers, a color Head-Up Display, multi-color Driver Information Center (DIC), passive entry with push-button start, Automatic Parking Assist and much more.
What is Automatic Parking Assist?
One of the most highly developed technological systems today, Automatic Parking Assist is the efficient hands-free parking assistant feature that takes the guesswork out of reversing into tight spots. Using ultrasonic sensors, the system accurately detects viable parking spaces, determines approach angles and neatly parks the SS by taking over the steering. The driver manages throttle, braking and transmission while SS steers itself into any suitable reverse parallel or reverse angle (90-degree) parking space.
Has pricing been announced?
Pricing will be announced at a future date.
Where will the Chevrolet SS be built?
The Chevrolet SS will be built in Australia.
When will the Chevrolet SS arrive in dealerships?
The Chevrolet SS will arrive in showrooms in late 2013 as a 2014 model.
02-22-2013, 11:05 AM
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Re: Chevrolet SS Q/A
Q: Where the heck is the six speed manual?
A: Crickets...
Clearly not a Q and A with actual questions submitted by potential customers. Looks like standard marketing talk.
02-22-2013, 11:17 AM
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Will Chevrolet SS draw sales away from Chevrolet’s other performance models?
No because the SS won't have a manual transmission like true performance models Corvette and Camaro and thus won't draw away any sales.
No because the SS won't have a manual transmission like true performance models Corvette and Camaro and thus won't draw away any sales.
02-22-2013, 05:28 PM
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Q: What is Automatic Parking Assist?
A: An annoying feature that makes noise at anything that is less than 100ft away. 80% of the market has no interest in paying for it as an option, so we included it as standard equipment and increased the price of every vehicle by $300 in doing so.
A: An annoying feature that makes noise at anything that is less than 100ft away. 80% of the market has no interest in paying for it as an option, so we included it as standard equipment and increased the price of every vehicle by $300 in doing so.
02-22-2013, 07:23 PM
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02-24-2013, 08:35 AM
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Re: Chevrolet SS Q/A
Q: What is Automatic Parking Assist?
A: An annoying feature that makes noise at anything that is less than 100ft away. 80% of the market has no interest in paying for it as an option, so we included it as standard equipment and increased the price of every vehicle by $300 in doing so.
A: An annoying feature that makes noise at anything that is less than 100ft away. 80% of the market has no interest in paying for it as an option, so we included it as standard equipment and increased the price of every vehicle by $300 in doing so.
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02-24-2013, 01:55 PM
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Before Camaro was back in development, GM was planning to create at least 3 midsized RWD coupes, one each Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Cadillac.
Cadillac's was to be the CTS coupe, which Wagoners let slip in an magazine article on Bob Lutz. Pontiac's was to be the next gen GTO (the one we got was sort of a stopgap till the next gen was ready. Chevrolet's version was to be called the SS.
Lack of money, a rapidly shifting North America Zeta program, and the Lutz's Zeta program freeze wound up stopping the entire program right before final approval.
In the end, the planned locally made GTO turned into an imported Pontiac G8 sedan, and after even a longer time, the idea of a premium Chevrolet SS coupe turned into an imported rebadged Holden Commodore SS with a Chevrolet bowtie.
FWIW, the domestic version of the G8 would have been the Grand Prix (shot down by adhering to Pontiac's naming policy), and the domestic version of the SS would have been the Impala (which was moved to Epsilon at the last moment when GM killed the last of their NA Zeta plans). Holden does benefit from drafts of the Zeta Impala's rear and interior, though.
Good possibility of the next Impala and Caprice converging into a single car on a CTS based Alpha platform for the 2016MY, though.... taking the SS with it.
02-25-2013, 06:48 AM
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Actually, Will, the SS naming idea was cooked up almost 10 years ago.
Before Camaro was back in development, GM was planning to create at least 3 midsized RWD coupes, one each Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Cadillac.
Cadillac's was to be the CTS coupe, which Wagoners let slip in an magazine article on Bob Lutz. Pontiac's was to be the next gen GTO (the one we got was sort of a stopgap till the next gen was ready. Chevrolet's version was to be called the SS.
Lack of money, a rapidly shifting North America Zeta program, and the Lutz's Zeta program freeze wound up stopping the entire program right before final approval.
In the end, the planned locally made GTO turned into an imported Pontiac G8 sedan, and after even a longer time, the idea of a premium Chevrolet SS coupe turned into an imported rebadged Holden Commodore SS with a Chevrolet bowtie.
FWIW, the domestic version of the G8 would have been the Grand Prix (shot down by adhering to Pontiac's naming policy), and the domestic version of the SS would have been the Impala (which was moved to Epsilon at the last moment when GM killed the last of their NA Zeta plans). Holden does benefit from drafts of the Zeta Impala's rear and interior, though.
Good possibility of the next Impala and Caprice converging into a single car on a CTS based Alpha platform for the 2016MY, though.... taking the SS with it.
Before Camaro was back in development, GM was planning to create at least 3 midsized RWD coupes, one each Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Cadillac.
Cadillac's was to be the CTS coupe, which Wagoners let slip in an magazine article on Bob Lutz. Pontiac's was to be the next gen GTO (the one we got was sort of a stopgap till the next gen was ready. Chevrolet's version was to be called the SS.
Lack of money, a rapidly shifting North America Zeta program, and the Lutz's Zeta program freeze wound up stopping the entire program right before final approval.
In the end, the planned locally made GTO turned into an imported Pontiac G8 sedan, and after even a longer time, the idea of a premium Chevrolet SS coupe turned into an imported rebadged Holden Commodore SS with a Chevrolet bowtie.
FWIW, the domestic version of the G8 would have been the Grand Prix (shot down by adhering to Pontiac's naming policy), and the domestic version of the SS would have been the Impala (which was moved to Epsilon at the last moment when GM killed the last of their NA Zeta plans). Holden does benefit from drafts of the Zeta Impala's rear and interior, though.
Good possibility of the next Impala and Caprice converging into a single car on a CTS based Alpha platform for the 2016MY, though.... taking the SS with it.
02-25-2013, 11:53 AM
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Re: Chevrolet SS Q/A
FWIW, the domestic version of the G8 would have been the Grand Prix (shot down by adhering to Pontiac's naming policy), and the domestic version of the SS would have been the Impala (which was moved to Epsilon at the last moment when GM killed the last of their NA Zeta plans).
I freely admit I was not a marketing student in college but does this really make sense to anyone? Not to mention the fact that they actually had plans to build a de facto new Camaro and not call it Camaro. That would have taken the cake.
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02-25-2013, 04:11 PM
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All answers are stupid marketing speak.
Q: How similar will the production version be to the race car?
A: ??? Really? How about, not at all? What production cars are similar to the race car? Sheesh.
I am not familiar with those adjectives and how they translate into color.
How about just plain old Red, Black, Silver, Green and White?
Wow, sounds like a line for every other car out there.
It's an exciting car which we couldn't resist marking up in the hopes of selling a few.
Someone take this moron and show him a real NASCAR. Then tell him to find one part that he can also find in the sedan.
Legendary? Perhaps a wrong choice of word there. Am I supposed to be excited by an upcoming model being powered by a 6-year old engine from 2008 with a lower output than its debut?
Oh yeah? So does the Mazda 3. Except for the 19" wheels.
I hate marketing guys who suck at their jobs.
Q: How similar will the production version be to the race car?
A: ??? Really? How about, not at all? What production cars are similar to the race car? Sheesh.
Q: What exterior colors will be available?
A: The Chevrolet SS will be available in five exterior colors: Red Hot 2, Phantom Black, Silver Ice, Mystic Green and Heron White.
A: The Chevrolet SS will be available in five exterior colors: Red Hot 2, Phantom Black, Silver Ice, Mystic Green and Heron White.
How about just plain old Red, Black, Silver, Green and White?
Q: How does the 2014 Chevrolet SS fit into the Chevrolet profile?
A: It will offer an unprecedented balance of sport, style, luxury and comfort, allowing enthusiasts to indulge in their craving for pure driving exhilaration without sacrificing the daily conveniences drivers need.
A: It will offer an unprecedented balance of sport, style, luxury and comfort, allowing enthusiasts to indulge in their craving for pure driving exhilaration without sacrificing the daily conveniences drivers need.
It's an exciting car which we couldn't resist marking up in the hopes of selling a few.
Andbecause SS is also Chevrolet’s newest NASCAR Sprint Cup race car, it will give customers a unique performance experience and an opportunity to own a Chevrolet similar to the car that races in NASCAR’s top series.
Q: What engine powers the Chevrolet SS?
A: The Chevrolet SS will be powered by the legendary small block 6.2L V8
A: The Chevrolet SS will be powered by the legendary small block 6.2L V8
Q: What are its distinguishing exterior features?
A: The Chevrolet SS features a refined yet aggressive exterior design with a performance stance, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires. Bright finish exhaust tips, Rainsense™ wipers, HID headlamps, foglamps and power, heated, auto-dimming (LH only) outside rearview mirrors all come standard.
A: The Chevrolet SS features a refined yet aggressive exterior design with a performance stance, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires. Bright finish exhaust tips, Rainsense™ wipers, HID headlamps, foglamps and power, heated, auto-dimming (LH only) outside rearview mirrors all come standard.
I hate marketing guys who suck at their jobs.
02-25-2013, 04:28 PM
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