Holden-based Chevrolet SS
Chevrolet has announced the 2014 SS, a rear-wheel drive, V8-powered performance saloon for the North American market.
Due to go on sale towards the end of 2013, the SS will be based on the forthcoming Holden Commodore VF and both models will be built in Australia.
To help with the marketing effort, the SS will also become Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup contender. It’s scheduled to make its race debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.
Mark Reuss, President of GM North America, commented: “As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale.
“The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends beyond the track. I am personally looking forward to driving it.”
Meanwhile Greg Tyus, Holden’s Executive Director of Engineering, was keen to point out that the GM’s Australian subsidiary has a track record in developing large rear-drive cars: “We were responsible for the design and engineering of the Chevrolet Camaro, VE Commodore was sold as the Pontiac G8 and we are currently exporting the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle - so we understand the needs of the North American market.”
Related posts:
New Chevrolet Trailblazer
Cruze Hatchback first view
Revised Vauxhall VXR8
Image © General Motors.
Due to go on sale towards the end of 2013, the SS will be based on the forthcoming Holden Commodore VF and both models will be built in Australia.
To help with the marketing effort, the SS will also become Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup contender. It’s scheduled to make its race debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.
Mark Reuss, President of GM North America, commented: “As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale.
“The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends beyond the track. I am personally looking forward to driving it.”
Meanwhile Greg Tyus, Holden’s Executive Director of Engineering, was keen to point out that the GM’s Australian subsidiary has a track record in developing large rear-drive cars: “We were responsible for the design and engineering of the Chevrolet Camaro, VE Commodore was sold as the Pontiac G8 and we are currently exporting the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle - so we understand the needs of the North American market.”
Related posts:
New Chevrolet Trailblazer
Cruze Hatchback first view
Revised Vauxhall VXR8
Image © General Motors.
%20Front%20Side%201.jpg)
%2BFront%2BSide.jpg)
+Front+Side.jpg)
Comments
Post a Comment