Chevy SS at Daytona - Page 4

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

LS3? I thought I read that they were putting the LT1 in there? Color me disappointed.

I think the Vette will have exclusive use of the LT1 until the 6th Gen Camaro comes out. But I am just guessing.
Since GM has already announced the end of the Commodore as it is in this form after 2016 who knows what the faith of the SS is then.

DrkPhx · 02-16-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I think the Vette will have exclusive use of the LT1 until the 6th Gen Camaro comes out. But I am just guessing.
Since GM has already announced the end of the Commodore as it is in this form after 2016 who knows what the faith of the SS is then.

Correct. This looks more like a stop gap model. The question is this just a limited run or will they continue with a new version in 2016 (also based on the new Camaro platform)? I guess sales success will dictate that. I expected a sharper looking car. Doesn't look much different than the Malibu.

LS1hawk · 02-16-2013, 09:00 AM

Hoping to see it come over with an LT1 before the current Commodore is phased out.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-16-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

LS3? I thought I read that they were putting the LT1 in there? Color me disappointed.

The VF Commodore started development forever ago so they weren't able to use the LT1.

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I think the Vette will have exclusive use of the LT1 until the 6th Gen Camaro comes out. But I am just guessing.
Since GM has already announced the end of the Commodore as it is in this form after 2016 who knows what the faith of the SS is then.

Commodore will survive past 2016. No word yet on what platform.

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Correct. This looks more like a stop gap model. The question is this just a limited run or will they continue with a new version in 2016 (also based on the new Camaro platform)? I guess sales success will dictate that. I expected a sharper looking car. Doesn't look much different than the Malibu.

Besides four wheels/tires and four doors, not really.

LS1hawk · 02-16-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixZL1

Already saw a pic of it. Just doesn't look like a Chevy vehicle IMO. Still looks like & has Pontiac G8 written all over it. Hope someone comes out with a G8 conversion kit for it because the car would look 1000 times better that way.

No need for a G8 conversion. Go with its homeland and make it a Holden.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-16-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LS1hawk

No need for a G8 conversion. Go with its homeland and make it a Holden.

If it wasn't going to be so damn pricey I would definitely consider converting it back into a Commodore SS-V.

legacy · 02-16-2013, 09:31 AM

the holden looks much better. the front just looks like a 90s malibu with some LED running lights. the grille looks a bit misplaced (doesnt line up with lights, hood, etc) and the headlights were jacked from a chrysler 200/sebring or something. with all the manufacturers now going towards more aggressive,distinctive styling(fusion/charger/300/etc), youd think GM would up their game a bit here.

interior looks good though. too bad!

TooCool5 · 02-16-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric59

Yeah I've been watching a little of it. Should be an interesting race tomorrow with the new cars.

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Can't wait to see what happens with the new cars.

JusticePete · 02-16-2013, 02:02 PM

This is the beginning of the SS range, imo.

Algeron · 02-16-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

I will be there for the 500

Me too. Taking my wife to her first race.

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2013, 09:37 PM

Kevin Harvick won the Sprint unlimited NASCAR race in the New SS Racecar.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 02-16-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Kevin Harvick won the Sprint unlimited NASCAR race in the New SS Racecar.

#1 Win Gen 6 NASCAR
#1 Win Chevrolet SS

On to the 500!!!!

grocerygetter · 02-16-2013, 10:32 PM

Hmm...I think I liked the g8 better. But I do like the ss.

JimE · 02-16-2013, 11:43 PM

A big list of goodies, all standard. Only one option. The price tag will likely be mid 40's.

I agree they could have done better with the front end. And I would have preferred a manual as well. But overall, not bad. And based on the list of features, they appear to be listening to what customers are wanting.

With that said, I don't think I will be waiting until next winter to get a car that I can't drive until spring. This would make a great car for the wife!

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JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	This is the beginning of the SS range, imo.

02-16-2013, 11:43 PM	#56
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	A big list of goodies, all standard. Only one option. The price tag will likely be mid 40's. I agree they could have done better with the front end. And I would have preferred a manual as well. But overall, not bad. And based on the list of features, they appear to be listening to what customers are wanting. With that said, I don't think I will be waiting until next winter to get a car that I can't drive until spring. This would make a great car for the wife!