As Chevrolet's first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan
since 1996, the new Chevrolet SS is designed to deliver performance on the street
and on the track. It joins the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray and revamped 2014
Camaro to broaden America's favorite performance brand. The new SS benefits
from the proven, race-tested, global rear-wheel drive architecture that is the
foundation for the Camaro, Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle and Holden's VF
Commodore.
SS and OnStar
Six months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is
standard on SS. OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety,
security and mobility solutions and advanced information technology.
OnStar's RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to
control vehicle functions, access vehicle information and send directions
directly to the vehicle. An opt-in service called FamilyLink allows subscribers
to stay connected to loved ones by checking the location of their vehicle
online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
Chevrolet SS safety details
The standard safety features on Chevrolet SS also include:
- Forward collision alert - Camera technology detects a possible crash threat and alerts the driver, giving him or her time to stop and/or change course.
- Lane departure warning - A camera-based lane detection system warns the driver of impending lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside rearview mirror, identifies traffic lane markings and provides audible alerts.
- Side blind zone alert - Using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle, the system "looks" for other vehicles in the blind zone areas of the SS and indicates their presence with LED-lit symbols in the outside mirrors.
- Rear cross traffic alert - Based on the radar sensors of side blind zone alert, it warns the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking spot - including angled parking. Visual and audible alerts are triggered if moving vehicles are detected.
- Rear vision camera - With a display in the center stack infotainment system, the camera provides a view of objects directly behind the SS.
- Eight air bags to help to maximize protection in severe impacts while minimizing injury risk to out-of-position occupants, including driver/front passenger dual-stage air bags, knee air bags for driver and the front passenger, side air bags and roof rail side curtain air bags, for head protection for front and second-row occupants.
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control and full-function traction control.
Performance and driving experience
The 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 is the power behind the SS's
driving experience. It is SAE-certified at 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415
lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm) and paired with the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed
automatic with paddle-shift control. The engine's torque is channeled to the
rear axle, which has a 3.27 ratio for a great feeling of performance. Engine
oil and transmission coolers are standard.
A sport-tuned suspension complements the powertrain with
handling prowess and driving refinement. The front suspension is a
MacPherson-strut-based multi-link system with a direct-acting stabilizer bar.
It features a forward-mounted steering rack and dual lower links with
individual ball joints at the outer ends. A hydraulically damped bushing is
used on the forward end of the tension link for improved ride isolation.
Premium, spacious interior
The spacious interior of the SS will comfortably accommodate
five adults, with 42.3 inches of front legroom (1,074 mm) and 39.7 inches
(1,008 mm) of rear legroom. Leather seating surfaces are standard, as are
eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats with additional side bolstering
that hug the driver and front passenger in tight-handling situations.
A USB outlet is located on the vertical face of the covered
storage console. The Chevrolet SS also offers a long list of standard
technologies including:
- Color, in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the standard GPS-based navigation system
- Audio system with navigation - including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
- Bose® 220-watt, nine-speaker premium sound system
- Color head-up display and color driver information center
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Alloy pedal covers
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
- Keyless access and push-button start
- Remote start.
Aggressive design
The SS's good looks blend performance cues and premium
details. Staggered front and rear wheels, which are pushed out to the corners,
enhance the sporting, muscular stance of the SS. Up front, the aluminum hood
features a subtle "power bulge" hinting at the capability of the
engine underneath.
At the rear, the tapered, tear-drop shape contributes to
improved aerodynamic performance. Premium cues include jewel-like chrome
accents, standard high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode
daytime running lights.
Along the vehicle's sides, a character line extends from the
hood to the trunk lid, helping create a classic wedge shape by further
accentuating the planted appearance and muscular sheet metal. The vehicle
tapers at the rear, with the C-pillar flowing into the deck lid - a design cue
shared with other Chevrolet sedans.
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