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SSCamaro99_3 04-20-2012 01:46 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate (Post 6894126)
Which V8 is it going to get? Gen 4 or 5? Rumors are pointing towards a 5.5L Gen 5.

Bad rumors. 6.2 Di seems to be the call.


And if you Google "Chevrolet Chevelle in NASCAR", you can see a whole bunch of images of the '73-'76 Chevelles being used on the Grand National (pre-cursor to Winston Cup) circuit.
Grand National became Winston Cup in 1971.

90 Z28SS 04-21-2012 01:54 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate (Post 6895994)

Dont look too far into that. GM did not trademark SS as a name. They merely trademarked a SS Logo style, the current 3 dimensional one on the Camaro SS to be specific. There was a picture of the SS badge on the decklid of a Camaro included. The origin date of its use dates 2009. The news media glossed over all that info.

Eric77TA 04-25-2012 11:11 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Has GM's OnStar accidentally confirmed the 2014 Chevy SS

Looks like the OnStar Remote Link app has "SS Performance" listed for 2014 vehicles.

"SS Performance Sedan" maybe?

ImportedRoomate 04-25-2012 11:40 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
lol.

My neighbor down the street just got a G8 GXP a couple days ago. :drool: I want one of these even more now. He also has an LS1 GTO with a loud exhaust which he converted to a Monaro. (He's Australian) I wonder if he'll convert the G8 to a Commodore. :lol:

Plague 04-25-2012 01:07 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by Eric77TA (Post 6897255)
Has GM's OnStar accidentally confirmed the 2014 Chevy SS

Looks like the OnStar Remote Link app has "SS Performance" listed for 2014 vehicles.

"SS Performance Sedan" maybe?

Avalanche is on this photo as well. So, it isn't an accurate list.

ImportedRoomate 04-25-2012 02:02 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Its much easier to mistakenly include a vehicle that already exists than one that has yet to be officially announced.

ImportedRoomate 04-25-2012 08:28 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Well the 2014 option on the onstar site is gone. :lol:

guionM 04-26-2012 10:53 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate (Post 6897260)
lol.

My neighbor down the street just got a G8 GXP a couple days ago. :drool: I want one of these even more now. He also has an LS1 GTO with a loud exhaust which he converted to a Monaro. (He's Australian) I wonder if he'll convert the G8 to a Commodore. :lol:


That's funny.

Last time I was in Melborne, I saw at least 2 Monaros with GTO front ends, and a common swap is the G8 nose on a Commodore. :lol:


Originally Posted by Eric77TA (Post 6897255)
Has GM's OnStar accidentally confirmed the 2014 Chevy SS

Looks like the OnStar Remote Link app has "SS Performance" listed for 2014 vehicles.

"SS Performance Sedan" maybe?

As already mentioned, don't read too much into that. GM is protecting the "SS" designation so (for example) some aftermarket shop won't use the name for their creation or manufacture or sell "SS" badges for cars. That's all.

ImportedRoomate 04-27-2012 07:24 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
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He had them parked side-by-side so I took a pic - but looking at the pic now I've noticed that the G8 has a GT front bumper. It has GXP badges everywhere else though. I wonder what's going on here? I hope he didn't buy it thinking its a GXP and its not. I only peaked inside briefly and I know its an auto which points in the GT's favor. Need to investigate...

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LS1_Disciple 04-27-2012 09:25 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate (Post 6897797)
He had them parked side-by-side so I took a pic - but looking at the pic now I've noticed that the G8 has a GT front bumper. It has GXP badges everywhere else though. I wonder what's going on here? I hope he didn't buy it thinking its a GXP and its not. I only peaked inside briefly and I know its an auto which points in the GT's favor. Need to investigate...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tos/Holden.jpg

GXPs also had Brembo calipers on the front, and it does not appear that this one does. Most likely a GT that someone put GXP badges on.

ImportedRoomate 04-27-2012 12:01 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Let's keep this thread on topic. Story continues here:
https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/f-b...7/#post6897887

ImportedRoomate 05-07-2012 10:27 PM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Speculation up till now:

Should be unveiled in early 2013;
Limited run for the first year <1000;
Gen IV LS3.

crYnOid 05-16-2012 04:09 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 
Holden to export Commodore to the US from 2013


Holden is expected to confirm "very soon" it will begin exporting thousands of Commodores to the US from 2013.

Holden’s worst kept secret – that it will begin exporting Commodores to the United States next year – is about to be officially confirmed.

Industry insiders have told Drive a major announcement from Holden is expected “very soon”, with one outlet predicting an announcement will be made on Friday. The maker is expected to confirm that the Commodore will be exported to the US where it will be sold as a Chevrolet SS, or SuperSport.

guionM 05-17-2012 12:41 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate (Post 6900363)
Speculation up till now:

Should be unveiled in early 2013;
Limited run for the first year <1000;
Gen IV LS3.

1. It will most likely be shown at LA or Chicago.... my money's on LA.

2. Not limited to less than 1000. Gonna be more than that.... A LOT more.

3. LS3 sounds right.

4. I doubt it will reached the showroom with the name SS.

The car is going to be marketed as a performance sedan. Think of the Pontiac G8 GXP that didn't really get into production and you have the gist of the idea. Most likely, the G8 GT will be represented as well.

Eric77TA 05-17-2012 10:14 AM

Re: The VF Commodore
 

Originally Posted by Eric77TA (Post 6897255)
"SS Performance Sedan" maybe?

Despite the naysayers, I think you're right!


Originally Posted by guionM (Post 6902465)
4. I doubt it will reached the showroom with the name SS.

Chevrolet's press release of today says otherwise...

Chevrolet Announces New SS Performance Sedan
Will compete in 2013 NASCAR and arrive in showrooms as 2014 model
2012-05-17

DETROIT %u2013 Chevrolet today announced the return of a V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to the U.S. lineup, the Chevrolet SS. The SS will also be Chevrolet's next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar and will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona 500.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/17/h...rth-america-o/


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