2014 chevy ss

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

That's because they stuck with a simple, rewarding formula: V8, large displacement for block size, cam-in-block designs.

My 427ci Z06 still got way better mileage than my 370Z gets. 500+ hp, too, out of an engine that weighs only around 450# intake to pan. Take a look at the G8, and other cars that use the LS series, and you will find them very heavy on power and light on gas. Ford screwed up until the Coyote came out in 2011YM cars. Noone else was even close, with LS1 late 90's vehicles mopping the floor with anything under $60K MSRP until here just recently.

Now GM has figured out competent suspensions, as well, and is setting 'Ring lap records, etc.

Recently evidenced, they are beginning to understand that people occupy the INSIDE of a vehicle!

Say what you want, but I own part of GM as an American Tax Payer, and whether I ever own another one or not, I damn well want them to succeed and make money hand over fist---because I paid into that company, and I want them to feed the economy and not squander it!

Originally Posted by Jordo!

My Secret Wish: GM brings back the Firebird -- screaming chicken and all

Originally Posted by ElVee

I like that article posted about the niche market for the SS. I'd have to agree with that. It's interesting, but the problem (as others have brought up) is that it looks as boring as any other car on the road. Sure it can be a sleeper performer, but it's just unfortunate it doesn't look prettier. No one's going to fap to this other than those who are stuck with this as their best option (family hauler).

Then again, if it did look better, why have the other cars in the stable?

It does, though, provide for a nice fleet car.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Everyone is missing the obvious fact that Chevrolet lost a lot of the police market back in the 90's when they killed their Caprice/Impala SS. They have been trying to get it back ever since, and recently have been making serious progress on that front.

Originally Posted by shadoquad

A friend of mine back in '96 or so was a police officer. He said he loved that Caprice and really disliked the Crown Vic they replaced it with.