Chevrolet SS
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The Chevrolet SS was a concept car created by the Chevrolet division of General Motors and introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The SS (which stands for Super Sport) was intended to be a modern version of past SS vehicles, such as the Camaro and Chevelle.
[edit] Engine
The SS used an all-aluminum 6.0 L V8 engine rated at about 430 hp and 430 ft·lbf of torque. The suspension of the SS was tuned for the likes of a race car. The integrated exhaust pipes on the SS were similar to those of historical muscle cars. An 8.0 L 850 horsepower engine was originally installed in the car, but due to street legality issues, it was removed.
[edit] Design
The design of the SS was very modern, yet it also paid homage to earlier muscle cars. It featured vinyl and leather seats. It also had features from earlier Chevrolet muscle cars, such as the horseshoe-shaped shifter. It also integrated modern electronics, such as a DVD player and an audio system complete with satellite radio.
