New '06 Chevy SS line up vs. new mustangs...??

[Boss2000]

What do you all think of the new Chevy SS line coming out soon? How do you think the GT will do against the 303 HP Monte Carlo and Impala SS? What about the V6 mustang against the 240 HP Malibu SS? I know that probably sounds a little dumb, but I just wanted to throw that out there to see what everyone thinks. Thanks!

 

[Power4]

The Monte and Impala might be almost as fast, but they're still far from good looking. Either way they won't be of any real threat to the new Mustangs.

 

[sacha]

are they front or real wheel drive?

 

[sacha]

They are all FWD

Two thumbs down to that!

 

[echo7]

i think i read in like motor trend that the monte carlos are barely breaking 6.0 0-60, FWD sucks with that fat ass....

 

[fairlane66]

go new mustang

My dad's stock 05 gt ran 13.7-13.8 on street tires with an auto. the chevy's would go down! and the mustang has a lot better aftermarket

 

[DoubleONegative]

I love how GM puts an SS badge on everything

 

[BlooDReigN]

I love how GM puts an SS badge on everything

Yeah, everything but the one car that deserves the badge...the vette.

 

[NVERL8]

Next thing you know we will have an SS chevette, or sorry we already do its called a cavaleir.

 

[SpazHairlip]

Next thing you know we will have an SS chevette, or sorry we already do its called a cavaleir.

Actually, there was an SS Chevette

 

[crewwolfy]

They're not even putting a stereo in the Aveo SS, since all you'll want to hear is the gurgle of the 1.6L powerhouse!

 

[jfischer]

What do you all think of the new Chevy SS line coming out soon? How do you think the GT will do against the 303 HP Monte Carlo and Impala SS?

They're all front-wheel drive. No thanks.

 

[Power4]

Yeah, everything but the one car that deserves the badge...the vette.

Has there ever been a SS version of the Corvette?

 

[NosferatuVI]

COBALT SS, ROAWKK ON CHEVY.... hahahahha

 

[DukeOfValencia]

don't confuse the SS term with some sort of power upgrade... the SuperSport option has been historically a trim upgrade... You could get a 1963 Nova SS... it had the same in-line 6 engine, but extra trim, bucket seats, console, and it was only on the hardtop or vert (not the sedan with the post).

don't get me wrong... SS or not, it's been a long time since GM put out anything worth owning besides the vette. Besides, making a FWD car quick is more work than it's worth. What's the target market for the impala or monte? not the same crowd that is buying the mustang...

 

[bigaloz]

Well, they should be just as fast as an auto GT. I have yet to see anyone drag race the new 4-door 5.3 liter GM cars, but the Pontaic did the Grand Prix to a 14.2 @99 MPH in Motor Trend.

I would imagine the lighter Monte would do better, as well with real drivers. The MPH says that they will be in competition with the GT's.

I went 13.6 in my auto, and the car wasn't even broken in.

 

[jasonlee0704]

Has there ever been a SS version of the Corvette?

There actually was, way back in like 1957 or something.

It wasn't a production car; it was a racing project that mated a 300 HP engine with a sub-2000 lb. car.

 

[jasonlee0704]

I know that probably sounds a little dumb, but I just wanted to throw that out there to see what everyone thinks. Thanks!

What I think is that GM is trying to increase its profit margin on cars by selling overrated SS models at a premium. They're counting on consumers with fat wallets and no knowledge about cars to shell out big bucks so they can brag about their peak flywheel HP numbers.

Not a bad strategy, actually. I can think of a lot of stupid people that would fall for that.

 

[Bowtiesblow]

What I think is that GM is trying to increase its profit margin on cars by selling overrated SS models at a premium. They're counting on consumers with fat wallets and no knowledge about cars to shell out big bucks so they can brag about their peak flywheel HP numbers.

Not a bad strategy, actually. I can think of a lot of stupid people that would fall for that.

The only new rear wheel drive SS's are the SSR and the Trailblazer SS. The Trailblazer is gonna be pretty sick though, 400 hp ls2 and all time awd. The Monty would be so much better if it was rearwheel drive.

 

[sam_abuelsamid]

What do you all think of the new Chevy SS line coming out soon? How do you think the GT will do against the 303 HP Monte Carlo and Impala SS? What about the V6 mustang against the 240 HP Malibu SS? I know that probably sounds a little dumb, but I just wanted to throw that out there to see what everyone thinks. Thanks!

I have driven a prototype Impala SS. It is basically a 4 dr monte carlo. Same platform and powertrain. It is not even in the same league as the mustang. First of all, it is wrong wheel drive and it has a really nasty torque steer problem. The accel won't be nearly as good as the stang.