Chevrolet SS specs

I own a 2016 chevy ss and had the good fortune of having a Chevy dealer in Darlington SC who for 20k pulled out my 6.2 and put in an LS7 I kept the 6L80 transmission l did have to put a new pressure plate and input shaft in the transmission for another 2k to beef up the transmission, I will tell you driving a 7-liter sport sedan with factory warranty is the most.

The Camero ss or the Silverado ss with a yanko package wether it’s a stage 1 or stage 2 800 hp vs 1000 all achieved for about 80000-85000k

Although I didn't include the Chevrolet SS into my database since I thought it was the same car as the Pontiac G8 GXP (spoiler alert: it really isn't), I found out that it's actually a bit more aerodynamic than the G8 version that it replaced. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a leftover engine, it happens to be rated the same as a G8 GXP solely because GM has wanted Chevrolet to focus on economy cars and let the two-door cars be the high-performance cars, and let Cadillac focus on the super sedans.

This is all from my critical thinking skills, but the LS3 SS has (in the real world) +15% compared to the LS3 GXP in overall engine output (we'll go with 18% for the horsepower rating and 12% for the torque rating).

Although these stats are technically based on my TorqueStats and HPWizard figures, I went north and calculated with the new percentages on my own for the SS. 15% divided by 3 is 5%, so we should see 0-to-X acceleration and figure-8 stats change by -5% for the SS (-10% in the 0-150 stat and +10% in top speed) versus the G8 thanks to improved launch control, dynamic modes, and (of course) aerodynamics.

2014 Chevrolet SS
Claimed Power: 415 hp @ 5900 rpm
Claimed Torque: 415 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Bore x Stroke: 103.25 mm x 92 mm
Number of Cylinders: 8
Boost Pressure: naturally aspirated
BMEP d: 10.0 bar
VE un-boost: 115.00%
VE boost: 115.00%
MPS @ Peak Power: 18 m/s
Actual Power: 477 hp @ 5870 rpm
Actual Torque: 446 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain: RWD; 6AT/6MT
Estimated Weight: 4052 lb
0-60 MPH: 5.0 sec
0-100 MPH: 10.6 sec
0-150 MPH: 26.5 sec
1/4-Mile (street): 13.3 sec @ 113 mph
1/4-Mile (drag): 12.5 sec @ 113 mph
Top Speed: 194 mph
Motor Trend Figure-8: 24.3 sec @ 0.84 G
Nürburgring Nordschleife: 7:56
Top Gear Test Track (Power Lap): 1:29

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11T6iUr6uQ_TkqqFB1nPvV0malo9X5HgXlK3JZ2du1RA/edit?usp=sharing

I have one of these and it has gone up in value. That is insane for a car.

Can’t tell you how much I miss this thing. It was the last hope I had for cheap sport sedans.

"Origin country USA" Designed and built in Australia, yet exported to the USA and rebadged as a Chevrolet. How is it's country of Origin USA? ????????

Never been approached so much in my life as to what the hell is that!
I'll bet 99% of you commentors have never seen or driven this car.
Worth every penny of 45K, check charger resale values, as SS values...
not even close!

I know it is full-sized, but Motor Authortiy advertises it as a mid-size sports sedan.

This is a poor man's BMW 550i. Why buy a Dodge Charger SRT8 or a Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Sedan if this thing is light enough? Om, nom, nom!

Thank God it only comes with an automatic. A manual makes sense in most sports cars, but nowadays, in family sedans, nah, not really.

This is not a joke. A non-European car (e.g. an Aussie, American, Japanese, Korean one) that has an MSRP of US$44,470 compares with a European car that has an MSRP of US$60,870.54, so basically this one compares with an Audi A7, which has an MSRP of $60,100.

This SS car is pretty sweet. It's the 4 door version that competes with the Charger. The 2 door competes against the SRT Challenger. Neither are direct competition with the Mustang or Camaro IMO. (I own a 14' SRT Challenger). What people don't realize, is that the Challenger is a Muscle Car (think 60's GTX, Charger, GTO, Chevelle, Coronet, etc). The Mustang and Camaro are pony cars (derived from 60's Trans AM races limited to 302 ci motors). Pony cars are a subset of muscle...but muscle does not necessarily mean pony. I do realize that the original Challenger (that the new version was modeled after) was a pony car--but the new one isn't. As far as fast...it's a driver's race. If you put 275's or bigger tires on the SRT, it is slightly faster than the GT Mustang or SS Camaro. It does not have a speed limiter (good to 182 mph). I routinely hit 6.2 sec zero to 60. As for turning, Strut tower braces front and rear fix that problem. Anyway, the SRT Challenger is really a GT car...that is why I love it. Great for long drives...TON's of torque. As far as motors...they should put the biggest and strongest available in them...as they do not compete with Vipers and Vettes. That is a different buyer/market.

@Mental: Not bad at all.

Test data for Chevy SS by Car'n'Driver:

• Top speed - restricted at 160 mph (being delimited, it can achieve 289 kph);
• 0-60 mph - 4.5 sec;
• 0-100 mph - 10.5 sec;
• 0-150 mph - 28.6 sec;
• 1/4 mile - 12.9 @ 111 .

Not bad!

@Super8
Isn't there already a Camaro SS--or actually that compares with a BMW 3 / 4 Series and Mercedes C-Class coupes! The Impala SS would possibly compare with 6 and SL.

My bad. If GM made a Cruze SS with over 400 horsepower, it would be AWD, as RWD wouldn't be easy to convert if the Cruze has a FWD platform. And 400 horsepower in a FWD car wouldn't happen.

Ill pass on an LS7 in this, Or any Vette motor for that matter.

The LS engines, Or Corvette engines should STRICTLY be used on Corvettes...PERIOD. This should use a different motor, just like the rest of the line up, We all know Chevrolet makes World class engines, But to use the same motor in every car over and over and over again is stupid. I like to see this use a different Chevy motor, Maybe even similar, But not a Corvette motor.

@ Flabernat: I'd love to see an LS7 in this car. :)

@ Super8 Speaking of sharing engines... I'd love to see an Ls7 version of this, maybe throw a 6spd tremec in there as well... :D

@ BR2+ : Well, if you remember the old days, GM always give same engine to a lot of their cars. For example is L72 which given to Impala SS, Corvette Stingray, COPO Camaro, COPO Chevelle, Bel Air, Caprice, and Biscayne. So, it could be possibly happen. But possibly.

And hey, don't forget the new Chevrolet Cruze SS A.S.P "Ace_Topspeed" mentioned. It'll have the same powertrain as the Chevrolet SS. It will not be front-wheel-drive or carrying a 4-cylinder engine as usual. ;D

...Why would you put an LT1, Or any Vette motor in an Impala?

I really hate that, Every performance car Chevrolet makes should have there own engine, Camaro shouldn't have a Vette motor, nor should an SS or Impala, or any other car for that matter, Chevy can make a good engine for the Impala, but don't bother unless its a REAL performance car.

@ Mental: Yeah! It will be great if they put the LT1 to this new Impala SS especially the coupe. And if they want to do it more, just upgrade it to 500 hp and make it like a cheap version of high speed Caddy. That's all I can think.

Oh yeah! The new Impala SS Saloon/Coupe would be excellent!

The current Impala is one of few GM mainstream products I like, in terms of looks and platform. It's got a lot of potential. Impala just needs a serious power aggregate to be competitive - LT1 straight from the Vette, and go!

GM is also making the all-new Chevrolet Cruze SS. 415 horsepower and RWD.

If they make an impala ss, it will be awd.

The platform that the current impala has a transverse engine layout. A rwd setup wouldnt he easy or sensible.

Its great if they decide to put some power and performance it them, but I just don't see them given it that much power or performance, The Impala should have always been a nicely powerd Muscle car, now its just a family car, The last SS wasn't bad, 305Bhp and high 13s in the 1/4, overall goo looks. But not what id call a Performance car. I wish Chevrolet would do more then look at the Corvette and Camaro when it comes to performance.

@ BR2+: 450 Hp they said. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrolet/2015-chevrolet-impala-ss-ar127780.html

500Bhp, I don't think so, I don't see Chevrolet putting C6 ZO6 power in a Impala, Impalas haven't had anywhere near that Hp figure since what, 1969? 425Bhp? The last Generations produced around 300Bhp, so I don't see them making such a big jump in Power, specially what the car has turned into. Maybe if they dropped it off at the Z division it may come, but I Highly doubt it.

@ Shaggy and BR2+ : Rumor said the new Impala SS will have power around 500+ hp.