Surprise! New Chevy SS is a rebadged Pontiac G8. - Page 3

*DGthe3* · 11-03-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Okay apparently this is on C7 now.

my bad

tramtwo · 11-03-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

my bad

LOL

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mp51998 · 11-03-2013, 12:46 PM

I've been coming over to here to Dubai and Saudi Arabia for a few months for work. I see a car called. the Lumina SS. Looks very much like a G8/SS Sedan. Four door with LS3. Pretty nice looking. My understanding is Chevy is currently selling them.

Number 3 · 11-03-2013, 01:13 PM

Fen, please list all the modifications between the VE and the VF?

honor first · 11-03-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

I doubt if every car enthusiast knew it because lots of enthusiasts probably have no real interest in the SS, or the G8, especially if styling is of interest to them.

and the G8 and now the SS have always been based off the same platform, which is based off Holden models. Badge engineering

evilstevie · 11-03-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mp51998

I've been coming over to here to Dubai and Saudi Arabia for a few months for work. I see a car called. the Lumina SS. Looks very much like a G8/SS Sedan. Four door with LS3. Pretty nice looking. My understanding is Chevy is currently selling them.

That Lumina is a clone of the Commodore VE/Pontiac G8.

http://jalopnik.com/333395/chevy-lum...we-said-lumina

Fourth Camaro · 11-03-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonemaro

Old news, and it's what SOME L99ers wish they had. An automatic LS3

I also think the car will look a lot better without the giant gold bow tie in front.
Almost Benzish.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-03-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Fen, please list all the modifications between the VE and the VF?

There's a pretty extensive list. I don't recall exactly where it is though but it's out there.

Besides the obvious front/rear fascia changes and revamped interior, 60% of the chassis is new, and close to 100% of the suspension is new.

CMYarb · 11-04-2013, 07:19 AM

the ss is what the impala used to be

Rocky1974 · 11-04-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

Was looking at the 2014 Camaros, then saw the ugly SS. Then came home to verify this...

http://www.thetorquereport.com/ponti...oncept_003.jpg

http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...-pictures.html

Select picture 7 in top row.

This may have been a surprise to you, but at this point, you'd be about the only one. You may think it's ugly, but I think it's sharp and I think the G8's are absolutely gorgeous!

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

I doubt if every car enthusiast knew it because lots of enthusiasts probably have no real interest in the SS, or the G8, especially if styling is of interest to them.

Have you had your eyes checked lately?

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Originally Posted by Bat Maro

The SS will be a nice choice for people who need the 4 doors but dont want a slouch like the impala.

Slouch like the Impala??!! I think the SS is sharp, but the new Impala's are gorgeous!

tramtwo · 11-04-2013, 09:49 AM

Think they were talking about the 100 or so extra horses the SS has.

lbheat · 11-04-2013, 10:24 AM

These look nice for a sedan. But g8 still wins the appearance aspect.

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yotaman96 · 11-04-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KEEP RT

Every body knew all that but did you know "Old MacDonald was a bad speller?"

C O W E I E I O

1camaro70 · 11-04-2013, 12:37 PM

First ship load has arrived in Calif., only 15,000 coming over, I once heard Tom Henry say that if there would be a THR SS, his answer was LS7.

11-03-2013, 01:13 PM	#32
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	Fen, please list all the modifications between the VE and the VF? __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	These look nice for a sedan. But g8 still wins the appearance aspect. Sent from my iPhone __________________ Kenne Bell 502 rwhp/ 471 rwtq at 9psi (daily driver...for now) Performance: Corsa catback, JRE Super Tensioner, dual pass heat exchanger, R1 slotted & Dimpled rotors cryogenically treated Cosmetic: Giovanna kilis 22", zl1 mailslot bumper, Custom Emblem Pro Badge, painted calipers

11-03-2013, 12:46 PM	#31
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	I've been coming over to here to Dubai and Saudi Arabia for a few months for work. I see a car called. the Lumina SS. Looks very much like a G8/SS Sedan. Four door with LS3. Pretty nice looking. My understanding is Chevy is currently selling them.

11-04-2013, 07:19 AM	#37
CMYarb Drives: 2011 CAMARO SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 598	the ss is what the impala used to be

11-04-2013, 09:49 AM	#39
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Think they were talking about the 100 or so extra horses the SS has.

11-04-2013, 12:37 PM	#42
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	First ship load has arrived in Calif., only 15,000 coming over, I once heard Tom Henry say that if there would be a THR SS, his answer was LS7.