The Chevrolet SS Concept Pics and information

[Scott 02]

I have seen people asking about pictures and information on this Concept. So I thought I'd might as well be the one to post the information I got.

The Chevy SS is a contemporary four-door family sedan turned sports car. It packs rear-wheel drive with a high-technology version of the legendary small-block V-8, and high-performance suspension and brakes to match. The Chevy SS, a product of GM Design's Los Angeles studio, exudes power and performance at first glance with its intense, Victory Red exterior and a reflective Cromax glass finish. The design is fluid with a short front overhang, long dash-to-axle and wide, muscular fenders providing an aggressive stance. Powerful wheel arches house 21-inch front and 22-inch rear aluminum wheels with BF Goodrich performance tires. The package also includes side gills, sporty round taillamps, through-fascia dual exhaust and a brushed stainless steel panel surrounding the taillamps.

Underneath the hood is the latest evolution of Chevy's race-proven small-block V-8. The car's longitudinal all-aluminum 6.0-liter V-8 engine pumps 430 horsepower and 430 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4L65-E four-speed, rear-wheel-drive, electronically controlled automatic transmission. It also could be equipped with the fuel-saving Displacement on Demand technology, debuting on somein 2004 on some 2005 GM models, which shuts down half of the cylinders during most driving conditions and automatically and seamlessly reactivates them for more demanding conditions, such as brisk acceleration or load hauling.

The SS features sophisticated low-arm SLA suspension and independent rear suspension for high-performance driving. The chassis features driver-adjustable shocks to change the damping ratio. The SS driver can tune the chassis for a softer setting during the week and dial in more performance for track days on the weekend. To complete the performance package, the brakes are six-piston calipers with 14-inch rotors up front, and four-piston calipers with 14.45-inch rotors on the rear. To help make the SS friendlier for everyday driving, it also is equipped with active-traction control.

General specifications
Country of origin United States
Produced in 2003
Introduced at 2003 Detroit Motorshow
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight 1660 kg / 3659.7 lbs

Drivetrain
Engine 90º V8
Engine location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 6.000 liter / 366.1 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves/cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox Paddle Operated Hydramatic 4L65-E 4 Speed Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 430 bhp / 320.8 kW
BHP/Liter 71.7
Torque 583 Nm / 430.0 ft lbs
Power to weight ratio 0.26 bhp/kg
Top Speed N/A
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A

[Scott 02]

Pictures.....Enjoy.

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

Great stuff, Scott. But I didn't see a price in there... That is the number I am worried about. I really like this car, but if they overprice it, I am going to be upset.

[Scott 02]

No price yet....Still considered a Concept Car. Probably $45,000 + range. No more than $70,000

[Pick]

Corvette Chassis?

[Scott 02]

I'd say this car will sit on a Corvette Chassis. I say this b/c it almost looks like how a Vette sits when you look at the SS from the side.

[SiRI]

Yeah, maybe a little changed vette chassis still looks a little different near the rear end..

[Midnight Racer]

I like it.

[SuPeRcAr_MaN]

Saw one up close at the NY Auto Show. Pretty big. I hope they make it. Pictures are in the link in my sig.

[BigJustinZ28]

god that is a beautiful car , i hope it isnt too expensive though. I also hope they bring back the camaro eventually too.