When Josh and I were exchanging thoughts about our 'Future Car' rendering of the 2014 Chevrolet SS last December, we decided to go with a ZL1-like version instead of the regular model, which we both saw as a potential addition to the range.
Once again, Josh performed his magic and correctly predicted the shape and styling details of the base SS and therefore, the Holden Commodore SS V as well, decorating the end result with all those special features one expects from a Z series Chevy, including a ground effects kit, different bumper, honeycomb grille inserts and a bulging hood scoop – just like on the Camaro ZL1 and Corvette ZR1.
Evidently, it's too early for Chevrolet to be talking publicly about a more powerful and focused edition of the SS with a "Z" moniker, but if it were to produce such as model, the Camaro ZL1's 580hp 6.2-liter supercharged V8 paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, would make for a fine upgrade to the 415hp V8 SS that's offered only with an auto transmission.
What are your thoughts about this idea; is a "Z" model something the General should pursue or would it be a waste of time?
By John Halas
Renderings Copyright: Josh Byrnes / CarScoopPoll: Should Chevrolet produce a ZL1 Version of the SS?
![2014-Chevrolet-SS-ZL1[13]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4DBaRADgr7c/USa-bjpM18I/AAAAAAALyBo/P47iqG_V7Fs/s1600-h/2014-Chevrolet-SS-ZL1135.jpg "2014-Chevrolet-SS-ZL1[13]")
![2014-Chevrolet-SS-1[2]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ps3xRdV1rBc/USa-eNFaKRI/AAAAAAALyB4/pHcdeaS1Hms/s1600-h/2014-Chevrolet-SS-127.jpg "2014-Chevrolet-SS-1[2]")
![2014-Chevrolet-SS-11[2]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0Z4a2ph2Nm8/USa-gNt6-vI/AAAAAAALyCI/rajU-4W7TYk/s1600-h/2014-Chevrolet-SS-1126.jpg "2014-Chevrolet-SS-11[2]")
11 Comments:
Absolutely. A 580hp 6 speed manual sedan under $60k would sell like it was free. But GM would not want to canibalize CTS-V sales, ditto ATS-V.
I voted yes but I would prefer that Chevy puts a front end on this thing that people actually like. Also, I'd prefer to see the new LT1 and the upcoming 8 speed manumatic in it rather than a supercharger.
I want to know why 13% don't want a more powerful and cheaper M5 competitor.
Chevy's got it going on these days and I expect for it to only get better, so anything is possible. It's (FINALLY) an exciting time for GM, but Chrysler and Ford, too. They are building the cars that they should have been building ten years ago like the Japanese and European makes and models. It's never too late, I guess.
-> Seriously? Bring a proper manual first then bring a hi-po version next...
If you supercharge a pig, it's still a pig.
I don't care - It will make it faster, but no more beautiful designed, fascinating...
Show at least some respect to the country, people where You live in, work or something like that - the most annoying guys are these emigrated patriots who piss at that where they moved...
The cheap thing here is that boring design...
^ I do have respect on the country where I currently live (and loving it). What I don't like is people labeling me for the wrongest reasons. We're getting off topic here. So I'll stop here now.
At least the ground effects give the styling some zing. The basic car is so bland. Under the hood it's a performance car, but on the outside it's boring, basic transportation. This dichotomy will seriously hurt sales, especially given what else is available for as much or less money.
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