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AUTOS: New Chevrolet SS Debuts At Daytona
The new performance sedan features V8 power and rear-wheel drive on a race-bred suspension; the NASCAR racecar version also debuts at Daytona.
The all-new Chevrolet SS performance sedan is powered by an LS3 6.2-liter V8 that delivers 415 horsepower. (Photo: Chevrolet)
Chevrolet’s first V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the Chevrolet SS, will be unveiled this weekend at the Daytona International Speedway, and the SS racecar makes its NASCAR debut during the Daytona 500.
The new Chevy SS is built on the same global rear-drive architecture as the Camaro, Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle and Holden’s VF Commodore. The sedan is powered by the LS3 6.2-liter V8 – the same engine as found in the 2013 Corvette – that delivers 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.
“The Chevrolet brand was largely built on the strength of rear-drive performance sedans, yet it's been 17 years since we've offered one,” said Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America.
The LS3 is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission, which can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. With an aggressive 3.27 final-drive ratio, the Chevrolet SS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds, making it one of the quickest sedans on the market.
To ensure that it turns and stops as well as it accelerates; the Chevrolet SS also features a sport-tuned chassis, including:
• MacPherson strut front and multilink independent-rear-suspension geometry.
• Electronic power-steering system, optimized for sport driving.
• Standard Brembo brakes, with ventilated, 355mm rotors and two-piece, four-piston front calipers.
• Forged aluminum wheels wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires.
Handling is also improved by a near 50/50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity, which is made possible in part by an aluminum hood and rear deck lid that 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 new Chevy SS is built on the same global rear-drive architecture as the Camaro, Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle and Holden’s VF Commodore. The sedan is powered by the LS3 6.2-liter V8 – the same engine as found in the 2013 Corvette – that delivers 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.
“The Chevrolet brand was largely built on the strength of rear-drive performance sedans, yet it's been 17 years since we've offered one,” said Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America.
The LS3 is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission, which can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. With an aggressive 3.27 final-drive ratio, the Chevrolet SS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds, making it one of the quickest sedans on the market.
To ensure that it turns and stops as well as it accelerates; the Chevrolet SS also features a sport-tuned chassis, including:
• MacPherson strut front and multilink independent-rear-suspension geometry.
• Electronic power-steering system, optimized for sport driving.
• Standard Brembo brakes, with ventilated, 355mm rotors and two-piece, four-piston front calipers.
• Forged aluminum wheels wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires.
Handling is also improved by a near 50/50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity, which is made possible in part by an aluminum hood and rear deck lid that 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.”
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