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Originally Posted by Revo1
Not a huge fan of this PT Cruiser knockoff to begin with, but here's where my real beef is.
I'm definitely not a fan of Chevy slapping SS all over cars that just aren't worthy. And to clarify- if it makes less than 300hp, it's not worthy. And that's just a ground rule. There should be other conditions as well, (platform, vehicle type, etc) but a car that does not produce at least 300hp (classic cars excluded) should not be get an SS badge. Sorry, my opinion.  |
I just happened across this thread and figured I'd add my .01. The Ecotech engine used in the HHR SS, Cobalt SS 08'+ and a few other applications. They are rated at 260 HP and 260 ft/lbs which was under rated for insurance reasons. My 09' Cobalt SS made 252 WHP and 264 ft/lbs stock, they are close to 300 HP at the crank where all OE vehicles are rated.
I've owned everything from 1000+ HP Camaro's to a VW Corrado so I've experienced a lot of platforms. I've driven C5 and C6 Vette's on the road course as well as growing up cart racing. These cars are flat amazing! I live in Utah at 4k+ feet and I run with SS's and beat LLT's. Once we do a few bolt-on mods the SS Camaro doesn't stand a chance. With that said a blown Camaro would win! LOL!
I look at it this way, if it has a bowtie and it's a monster in it's class it should be able to run the SS badge's. The Cobalt SS holds the front wheel drive lap record at the Nurburgring by over 13 seconds. The SS Camaro beat it by less than 1/2 second on that same course which has huge straightaways. I've had some track time in the Camaro SS as well as the Cobalt SS, they are both awesome cars!!
The HHR SS is a mean machine also and it does wear a bowtie! With a few simple mods they are very quick and handle awesome!!
Kind regards,
Jordan Priestley
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