No, this is a full size RWD V8 sedan. Built in Australia on the same platform & drivetrain as the last gen Camaro. Down there it’s called a Holden. GM has brought other Holdens here in the past as the Pontiac GTO of 10 years ago, and the Pontiac G8. It really flies under the radar both looks-wise, and in general, since Chevy seems to do no marketing or promotion for the SS other than putting its face on their NASCAR racers. I believe it is the only manual transmission available in a large sedan except the BMW M5. They have announced the factory is closing in 2017 and no replacement is expected (sounds familiar)

Is that the car Holden is racing in the Australian V8 Super Car series? I didn’t make the connection to Holden. GM in general has forgotten how to sell cars (with few exceptions). Nice car.

I read the other day that they are going to put the old ZL1/CTS-V LSA motor in them next year or something.

fuggles said:
Is that the car Holden is racing in the Australian V8 Super Car series?

Yes I believe it is.

v10enomous said:
I read the other day that they are going to put the old ZL1/CTS-V LSA motor in them next year or something.

I have heard that rumor as well. Not sure if it’s true but might explain why Chevy would put $10k+ on the hood of 2016s to clear them out before a big announcement…

v10enomous said:
I read the other day that they are going to put the old ZL1/CTS-V LSA motor in them next year or something.

If they do, I intend to get one!
I’ve a 10month old and a 9 year old and often miss having a back seat.

I had a ’96 Impala SS and this appears to be the spiritual successor to that car!

gfviperman said:
Charger Scat Pack or SRT are excellent choices as well.

We looked at them but ultimately the wife said it had to have a clutch pedal.

Love it, looks great! I’ve still only seen one in person. Its too bad GM keeps discontinuing their good cars.

From one Holden to another…………………..

I was going to trade in my mustang for one, but couldn’t because my car still needs the airbag recall fix and ford mailed me a letter saying it’ll be ready in Q4 this year. Oh well, I want to see what they have for 2017. The LSA motor is just a rumor, if it doesn’t make it in the car, it will not make it stateside.

Look up w427, that was the g8 version with a 7.0 ls7.

The SS is nicely priced with that 20% off incentive.
Ls3 motor, 6 speed auto or manual, magnetic suspension, brembo 4 piston all around. I really wish GM used the alpha chassis for the body and an LT4. But then again there still wouldn’t be any marketing, what a shame.