MT: Chevy SS To Get Camaro 1LE Derived Handling Package?

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Perian

Discussion Starter · Feb 17, 2015

Motor Trend

February 16, 2015

Note: Article also states the NG Cadillac SRX will be shown at the NYIAS in April.

http://www.chevrolet.com/content/chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/index/chevy-performance/2015-ss-sedan/photo-gallery/interior/jcr:content/mm_gal_c2/thumbnailArea/mm_gal_item_c2_10.img_resize.img_stage._3.jpg

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Camaro 1LE Derived Handling Package Coming to Chevrolet SS

The manual Chevrolet SS we’ve been waiting for has arrived, but Chevy engineers want to make it even more fun with an optional handling package.

The engineers even know the part numbers to use. Using the Camaro’s fantastic 1LE option as a template, they’d employ different tires and size them equally front and rear (standard SS uses a staggered setup) to increase neutrality. The package would also offer new dampers and a retuned suspension. Chevy engineers say it could be ready in as little as three to six months. What’s the problem? Convincing higher-ups it’s worth it.

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Perian

Discussion Starter · #2 · Feb 17, 2015

To those who will doubt this Motor Trend article; know that they stated the MRS (Magnetric Ride Shocks/Control) and M/T (Manual Transmission) were to be introduced to the SS almost a year ago. Thank goodness they were correct. The above is a no-brainer, but Chevy is moving just two to three hundred of these a month...so it may not be worth the engineering expense.

One more thing: Should GM transfer production of this model to the United States in the years to come, they will want to keep the current model 'fresh', and the above change could be a simple way to do so.

richmond2000

· #3 · Feb 17, 2015

Perian said:
To those who will doubt this Motor Trend article; know that they stated the MRS and M/T were to be introduced to the SS almost a year ago. Thank goodness they were correct. The above is a no-brainer, but Chevy is moving just two to three hundred of these a month...so it may not be worth the engineering expense.

engineering by HSV
as they come with MRC

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spd98

· #4 · Feb 17, 2015

3 to 6 months and production ends in October.....

tripowergto

· #5 · Feb 17, 2015

Perian said:
but Chevy is moving just two to three hundred of these a month...so it may not be worth the engineering expense.

Lately, they've barely been selling 100 per month!

sfbreh

· #6 · Feb 17, 2015

New York will be a Cadillac Bonanza?

mchicha

· #7 · Feb 17, 2015

I had the pleasure of checking one out yesterday. Man this thing sound wicked. I think I will get one. I will change the tailpipes to Borla.

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Extreme4x4

· #8 · Feb 17, 2015

If a tree falls in the forest, does it actually make noise if no one hears it??

Same thing here. True or false, all 100 per month potential buyers may or may not care. It may add 5 buyers a month.

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Cobaltss_King

· #9 · Feb 17, 2015

Without a engine upgrade to go with it. I wonder if it will get approved. The LSA is waiting.

Z284ever

· #10 · Feb 17, 2015

Too bad this car is on it's death walk.

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LetsRace

· #11 · Feb 17, 2015

Z284ever said:
Too bad this car is on it's death walk.

Yep. They always get better before going away, you know there are a few examples in GM's history.

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b4z

· #12 · Feb 17, 2015

doesnt this car already ride hard, wont the 1le make it really rough. an LT1 would have solved any issues with power.

RamJet502

· #13 · Feb 17, 2015

The only thing that will help the SS is a complete restyle, one of the most uninspired bland vehicles GM has ever produced. It's so bad it's Cadillac Catera-esque.

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mchicha

· #14 · Feb 17, 2015

RamJet502 said:
The only thing that will help the SS is a complete restyle, one of the most uninspired bland vehicles GM has ever produced. It's so bad it's Cadillac Catera-esque.

They are both from the same mother. Holden

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cmr

· #15 · Feb 17, 2015

they brought us the slow autobox version all the while sending this to europe more than 2 years ago.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gms-vauxhall-details-576hp-chevy-ss-based-sedan.html

RamJet502

· #16 · Feb 17, 2015

mchicha said:
They are both from the same mother. Holden

The thing that really ticks me off about the SS is the G8 had a little bit of style, where did it go? I fail to believe GM couldn't have slapped a bowtie and some badges on something like this:

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Z284ever

· #17 · Feb 17, 2015

RamJet502 said:
The thing that really ticks me off about the SS is the G8 had a little bit of style, where did it go? I fail to believe GM couldn't have slapped a bowtie and some badges on something like this:

Now that looks badass! I'd already be at the Chevy dealer with my checkbook out, if that were the SS.

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eaton53

· #18 · Feb 17, 2015

This could push sales all the way up over the 100 per month mark.

EJD1984

· #19 · Feb 17, 2015

For the current model that is winding-down, this doesn't make much sense.

But..........with this "last minute" investment into the SS/Commodore, could there be a surprise rwd sedan replacement in the works?

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stevecmh

· #20 · Feb 17, 2015

Love the car. However I feel they should spend the money elsewhere. The sales do not justify the means. Unless they would actually advertise. Spend it on the new Malibu...

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