Segment: Medium
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
As expected, this is a classic American rear-wheel-drive V8 performance sedan. The 2014 Chevrolet SS, for no doubt, makes some noise. Its impressive refinement and sharp handling make it a good choice even for sports car enthusiasts.
With staggered wheels, a low, wedgy shape, and a tapered, teardrop-like greenhouse, the new SS looks just a little muscle-car-like. If you squint just a bit, you've seen this car before, the sporty sedan that might stay anonymous if we take into account only the design, but it hauls hard and has race car DNA.
Inside, the SS has more of a cockpit-like layout than other current models from the Chevy stable, which is good thinking that it is a sport sedan. The SS architecture manages to feel a bit roomier. If you think some competitors are a bit narrow, the Chevy SS might be a good option and, of course, a much more powerful one.
Aggressively bolstered leather sports seats are included in the front, while the back seat feels roomy enough for adults. Going in and out is quite easy for taller passengers, thanks to the conservative roofline.
Eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats and soft-touch dashboard, along with a Bose sound system and eight standard airbags (knee bags for driver and front passenger), head-up display, Auto Parking Assist, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, and rear cross-traffic alert are some of the features that set this car in better rank when it comes about safety and comfort.
Enough with design. It is time to discuss what makes this car unique to its rivals. The Chevy SS comes with a 6.2-liter V8 LS3 engine, which outputs 415 HP and 415 lb-ft of torque, mounted to a 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift paddles. The gearbox is a bit too muted and delayed in its responses, lazy somehow in Drive, and still not sharp enough in its Sport mode. It can still accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in five seconds.
Strong Brembo brakes come as standard. And with a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, a multi-link rear suspension, and an effort to keep the center of mass low, the SS hints at some serious performance intent.
Overall, it would be great to see a manual version of this hidden beast for its potential. The performance would surely make it a good option for those looking for a roomier sports car, even a powerful car for a young family with fewer children. The bad news is that Chevy SS discontinued due to issues encountered after releasing this model. The sales were not just as good as they expected, but still, it is a great car for Chevy fans to have in their collection.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 6AT RWD (415 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 305.2 KW @ 5900 RPM 415 HP @ 5900 RPM 409 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 415 lb-ft @ 4600-6600 RPM 563 Nm @ 4600-6600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 160 mph (257 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40ZR19 || 275/35ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.4 in (1,590/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3975 lbs (1803 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 6MT RWD (415 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 305.2 KW @ 5900 RPM 415 HP @ 5900 RPM 409 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 415 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 563 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 160 mph (257 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Disc |
Rear: | Disc |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40ZR19 || 275/35ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/63.3 in (1,590/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3960 lbs (1796 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |