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  • You Can Help Chevrolet in Fighting Breast Cancer with a Single Virtual Drive // #IDriveFor

    Chevrolet SS #IDriveFor Campaign Chevrolet and Ford are two of the brands which are very active when it comes to social activities. In fact, Chevy has helped raise more than $4.4 million since 2011 with the aim to support ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ campaign.

    For a fifth year in a row, Chevrolet and General Motors’ employees, dealers and customers have united to fight breast cancer this month. And they have a particular goal this year: to exceed the $1.2 million, raised for the American Cancer Society in 2014 for the same campaign.

    SEE ALSO: Chevrolet Fights Breast Cancer for Fourth Consecutive Year

    Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

    Chevrolet SS Official Pace Car

    ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ program is supported through various ways: event sponsorships, social media campaign, team participation, customer engagement, etc. To be more precise, Team Chevrolet Motorsports will make a $350 contribution up to $50,000 for each caution lap taken in the pink Chevy SS pace car at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25 and Martinsville Speedway on November 1.

    Furthermore, employees across the country will gather coworkers, family and friends to show their support, and will eventually participate in the Detroit walk originating at Hart Plaza on Saturday, October 10. In addition, hundreds of dealership teams are also joining community walks throughout the month.

    #IDriveFor

    But how can you contribute? It is very easy: you can participate in Chevy’s social media campaign. In it Chevrolet is asking you to visit this web-page and to share who you drive for. Then share it on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #IDriveFor. The best part is that Chevrolet will contribute $5 for every social post (up to $500,000) on Twitter or Instagram using #IDriveFor.

    I have already shared my #IDriveFor. But who do you drive for?

    Source: Chevrolet

  • See How John Hennessey Drives the 600HP Chevy SS HPE600 Supercharged [VIDEO]

    Chevy SS HPE600 Supercharged Front ViewHennessey Chevrolet SS HPE600 Supercharged is literally capable of everything, having this capability of pumping out 600 plus horses. In the video below you will se how this unique car, supercharged by Henessey Performance, is driven by John Hennessey himself. He also tells a little bit about the vehicle he’s driving and everything he says is really interesting. And … what a start this footage has!

    Originally, the Chevy SS is powered by the 6.2 liter LS3 V8 unit, generating 420 hp. According to Mr. Hennessey, two of the best things about this car are that its engine is linked to a six-speed manual and that the car also features magnetic ride suspension. Production-wise.

    HPE600 Supercharged Upgrade

    Most importantly, he is actually driving a 2015 Chevrolet SS with HPE600 Supercharged upgrade, which is responsible for more than 600 hp delivered at 6,200 rpm.

    SEE ALSO: Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged is Dyno Tested [VIDEO]

    To go into details, the upgrade includes 2.3 liter supercharger system and a lot of other “goodies” like the HPE air induction system and the in-house made HPE pulley. The car also received upgrades for the fuel system and high flow fuel injector as well as 160 degree thermostat.

    Over this you can opt for additional appearance and performance options like new wheels and tires, upgrades for the suspension and brakes as well as for the transmission and driveline. Changes can be also made to the headers and exhaust. Even the interior could be made better with a lot of custom wrapping, featuring an Alcantara steering wheel.

    He puts the car in performance mode and turns-off the traction control, and see for yourself what happens next:

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    Video Source: YouTube

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  • Chevrolet Fights Breast Cancer for Fourth Consecutive Year

    Chevrolet and General Motors are uniting to battle breast cancer for fourth consecutive year. Both companies are hoping to gather more than last year’s $1.1 million proceeds this October. Te money will be raised for the American Cancer Society (ACS) through Chevrolet’s nationwide grassroots support for the society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks and other activities.

    There will be several events, which will include nationwide employee and dealership-sponsored fund-raising walks as well as the especially themed pink Chevrolet SS. The vehicle will be the official pace car, making caution laps at three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekends. There also will be test-drive donations at Chevrolet dealers throughout this month.

    The gathered proceeds will go for ACS’s ongoing research, wellness and breast cancer awareness education. They will also support breast cancer patients and their families. In fact, since Chevrolet has been involved in this campaign, it has helped the society raise more than $3 million.

    Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in America. Its early detection and treatment are life-saving. Getting involved in a walk or making a donation is something anyone can do to make a difference.

    Chevrolet-sponsored activities in October in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:

    • Chevrolet test drives: Chevrolet will donate $10 for every customer who test drives a Chevrolet at a dealership this month
    • Team Chevy motorsports: Chevrolet is donating $250 for each caution lap that the pink Chevrolet SS Pace Car leads in three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends
    • Chevrolet and GM employee walks: During October, General Motors facilities, plants and warehouses across the country will participate in fund-raising walks. Learn more about the Detroit walk by visiting the event page and contribute directly.
    • Chevrolet dealership walks: Hundreds of dealerships are sponsoring teams in community walks. Apparel sales: Cruisin’ Sports is contributing 10 percent of its sales from items supporting Making Strides to the ACS.

  • 2014 Chevrolet SS Receives Standard Automatic Parking Assist [VIDEO]

    2014 Chevrolet SS2014 Chevrolet SS is the first vehicle from the brand which is to receive an Automatic Parking Assist as a standard. The feature delivers hands-free parking help and utilizes an ultrasonic sensing system which detects the width and depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces. The sensors are positioned on the front and rear bumpers. Chevrolet disclosed that Automatic Parking Assist was designed to help alleviate the anxiety in parking situations where more experience is needed.

    Furthermore, this system can also find obstacles and measure with great precision the size of a parking space. It can also assess the distance to the curb and calculate optimum steering angles for each parking space.

    The person behind the steering wheel only follows the instructions on the Driver Information Center. In this way he or she controls the accelerator and brake while the Automatic Parking Assist controls the steering. Signals sent from the sensors in the bumpers to the electric power steering rack allow the vehicle to steer itself into the space.

    On the other hand, when parallel parking is required, then the driver pulls alongside a parking space until the car’s rear bumper passes the rear wheel of the car parked in front of the open space. The next step is that the driver is required to shifts into reverse, and straight afterward the car steers itself into the space.

    Chevrolet has added also to the SS a backup camera, which provides a visual indication of how close the SS is to surrounding cars. At last, in the case of reverse perpendicular parking process, the driver presses the Automatic Park Assist button twice and follows instructions in the Driver Information Center.

    2014 Chevrolet SS is powered by the LS3 Chevrolet V-8 engine, which produces 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm). It is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

    The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. This makes it one of the quickest sedans on the market. And to ensure it turns and stops as well as it accelerates, Chevrolet featured in the SS a sport-tuned chassis, which includes MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry, electronic power steering system that was optimized for sport driving, Brembo front brakes with ventilated 14-inch (355-mm) two-piece rotors and four-piston calipers as well as forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires.

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    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS

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    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2015 Chevrolet SS will Get a 6-Speed Manual Gearbox

    2015 Chevrolet SS will get a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a 3.70 rear axle ratio. The model will also get a Magnetic Selective Ride Control system improving the handling and the comfort significantly by adjusting the stiffness of the dampers continuously.

    Other new features include five colors: Jungle Green Metallic, Regal Peacock Green, Perfect Blue, Some Like It Hot Red and Alchemy Purple. There is also a new front license plate bracket and an OnStar 4G LTE infotainment system with a touchscreen display.

    The engine remains the well-known LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 415HP (310 kW) and 563Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, when connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

    Standard extras include High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps, Automatic Parking Assist, Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system, Bose premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial), Color head-up display and color driver information center, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Alloy pedal covers, Heated and ventilated front seats with memory, Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning, Rear-vision camera with rear park assist, Keyless access and push-button start.

    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS

    Source: GM

  • Chris Pratt To Drive Chevrolet SS Pace Car At Brickyard

    The official Chevrolet SS Pace Car at the Brickyard has been unveiled next to the news that it will be driven by the actor Chris Pratt. His latest film – “Guardians of the Galaxy” will soon have its premiere. The actor disclosed that it is a “dream-come-true” for him to drive the official pace car at the race. The John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard will take place on Sunday, 27th of July at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

    The SS is Chevrolet’s first V-8 rear-wheel-drive performance sedan built since 1996. It is driven by the LS3 Chevrolet V-8 engine, which produces 415 horsepower (305 kW) and 562 Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles positioned on the steering wheel.

    The Crown Royal Presents the John Wayne Walding 400 is part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Chevrolet has a long history of pacing races specifically at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It has delivered pace cars for every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race since 1994.

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of NASCAR racing. Furthermore, Chevrolet has entered the SS as its race car in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition from the last year. Back then, behind the steering wheel sat Jimmie Johnson. Chevrolet has also won 11 consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at the Brickyard. In addition, it has also won 15 of 20 races in the overall history of the Brickyard 400.

    The company will also pace every race during the Kroger Super Weekend (July 25-27) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Next to the SS, other pace car Chevrolets will be: Camaro ZL1 in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Corvette convertible in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Camaro 1LE in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car
    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car
    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car
    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car
    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car
    Chevrolet SS Brickyard Pace Car

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Hennessey Chevrolet SS – 1000HP

    Hennessey Performance has introduced the Chevrolet SS HPE1000 coming with an extremely powerful 7.0 liter twin-turbo engine. It features forged low compression pistons, forged steel connecting rods, callies 4340 forged steel crankshaft, ARP main studs and head bolts as well as CNC ported cylinder heads, upgraded valvetrain, custom HPE camshaft, fast LSX intake manifold, new injectors, improved fuel system and twin-ball bearing turbochargers.

    The result is spectacular – 1,000HP (735 kW) at 6,300RPM. Other performance parts include dual wastegates, electronic boost controller, stainless steel piping and exhaust, air-to-air intercooler and high-flow K&N air filter.

    Hennessey offers professional installation, engine management calibration, dyno tuning and road testing as well as a year / 10,000 mile limited warranty.

    Styling upgrades feature Hennessey HPE1000 exterior badging, premium floormats, serial-numbered dash and engine plaques.

    The performance upgrade requires centerforce dual friction clutch upgrade for the 6-speed manual gearbox or performance build and torque converter upgrade for the automatic models.

    Additional appearance and performance options include premium wheel and tire sets, suspension and brake upgrades, headers and exhaust upgrades, customer interior, carbon fiber body components and carbon fiber trim accents. Last, but not least is the Alcantara sports steering wheel.

    Source: Hennessey

  • 2014 Chevrolet SS – US Price $44,470

    Chevrolet has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 SS Sports Sedan. It starts from $44,470 including a $995 destination charge. The car will hit the showrooms in the end of this year.

    2014 Chevrolet SS is powered by a LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 415HP (310 kW) and 563Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed matic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

    Standard extras include:

    • High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps
    • Automatic Parking Assist
    • Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system
    • Bose® premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
    • Color head-up display and color driver information center
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Alloy pedal covers
    • Heated and ventilated front seats with memory
    • Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning
    • Rear-vision camera with rear park assist
    • Keyless access and push-button start.

    Additional chassis and suspension features include:

    • MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry
    • Electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving
    • Standard Brembo front brakes, with ventilated, 14-inch (355-mm) two-piece rotors and four-piston calipers
    • Forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5-inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9-inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires at the rear.

    The SS will be available in five exterior colors – Mystic Green, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot 2, Phantom Black Metallic and Heron White.  All interiors will be Jet Black and feature sport front bucket seats.

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    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS

    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2014 Chevrolet SS Revealed At Daytona!

    2014 Chevrolet SS is finally revealed after being teased a few days ago. This is Chevrolet‘s first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, and it is created in order to offer performance on the street and on the track.

    The model has just debuted at the Daytona International Speedway, showing off its proven, race-tested, global rear-wheel drive architecture. The Chevrolet SS is equipped with the LS3 Chevrolet V-8, which genrates 415 horsepower (305 kW) and 415 lb-ft (562 Nm) of torque.

    The unit is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. More importantly, this Chevrolet model delivers acceleration time of 5 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

    In addition, is equipped with a a sport-tuned chassis, including MacPherson strut front and multilink independent rear suspension geometry, electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving, standard Brembo brakes, with ventilated, 355-mm rotors and two-piece, four-piston front calipers, Forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5 inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9.0 inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires in the rear.

    To go further into details, the staggered front and rear wheels are pushed out to the corners. Hence, they improve the sporting, muscular presence of the SS. Up front, the aluminum hood includes a subtle “power bulge” hinting at the power of the engine underneath.

    On the other hand, at the rear, the tapered, tear-drop shape delivers enhanced aerodynamic performance. Some of the highlights here include jewel-like chrome accents, standard high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lights.

    How about the interior: it is spacious enough and comfortably accommodates five adults, with 42 inches of front legroom, and 39 inches of rear legroom. The seats are wrapped in leather as a standard. The SS emblem can be seen on the soft-touch instrument panel which also includes two types of chrome finishes – a satin gloss and bright chrome. At night, the interior is illuminated by ice blue ambient lighting.

    A wide range of technology features is included in the Chevrolet SS: Color, in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the next- generation navigation system; Bose® Nine-speaker premium sound system; Color heads-up display; Push-button start; StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control; Forward Collision Alert; Lane Departure Warning; Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear-vision camera Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

    Even more, in the SS is also included for the first time the Automatic Parking Assist, which provides hands-free parking help. This parking assistant utilizes ultrasonic sensing system in order to detect the width and depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces.

    2014 Chevrolet SS will be available at dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013.

    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS
    2014 Chevrolet SS

    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Unveiled

    2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS has been finally unveiled and with this Chevrolet opened a new chapter in its racing history. The racing car is powered by the famous small block V-8 engine and it is a rear-wheel drive performance sedan.

    As a matte of fact, the all-new rear wheel drive V-8 Chevrolet SS performance sedan will debut early next year. Furthermore, the Chevrolet SS is going to be the next in a long line of famed nameplates that Chevrolet has campaigned in NASCAR and it is going to replace Impala, which scored 151 wins from 1959-64 and 2007-12.

    On the other hand, the limited production version of the Chevrolet SS is envisioned to be a 2014 model and we are going to see it in the showrooms in the end of next year. The brand has long used the SS (Super Sport) designation on high-performance models of some of its most enduring nameplates.

    The SS designation was firstly introduced with the appearance of a Corvette prototype race car in 1957. Moreover, the first production vehicle with a SS optional package was the 1961 Impala. The car included enhanced chassis and suspension, power brakes, a steering column mounted tachometer and unique wheels and tires. Two years ago the SS designation returned to the Chevrolet lineup with the debut of the fifth-generation Camaro.

    Another interesting fact is that Chevrolet has 702 victories in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series so far. No other manufacturer has achieved such number. Going back in time Fonty Flock earned the first win on March 26, 1955, at Columbia, S.C. This month at Texas Motor Speedway, the five-time series champion Jimmie Johnson achieved Chevrolet’s 700th victory.

    Source: Chevrolet


  • Chevrolet SS Performance Sedan

    NASCAR-Chevrolet-SS-thumbIt’s official: Chevrolet are going to have a V8 RWD performance sedan back in it’s fleet. It will be called the Chevrolet SS and, as a class, will slot right above the Impala. It will also provide the base for Chevrolet’s NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar which is set for a debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.

    “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,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM North America. “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.”

    Not much to think about here, except that name – the SS. Back in the days, Chevrolet used to label their performance edition with a Super Sport designation. First appeared in 1957 on a Corvette prototype race car, it stuck on and became a synonym for power, performance and exclusivity. The firs production car to come with an SS edition was the 1961 Impala – only 453 were ever made and all of them had their chassis and suspension revised, power brakes (big deal back then), a tachometer on the steering wheel column and some flashy wheels. One of the Last SS models to come from Chevrolet is the 2010 Camaro. Now, when the upcoming V8 rear-wheel-driven, sedan is a full-blown SS, one has to wonder if it lives up to it’s name. Also, Chevrolet should consider coming up with a new name if they are going to make a hardcore version of the SS (SS SS) would be kind of redundant.

    The production Chevrolet SS will start as a MY 2014 with production starting late in 2013, so there will be more updates to come. In the mean time catch a glimpse of the camouflaged NASCAR Chevrolet SS provided by the company itself.

    NASCAR Chevrolet SS
    NASCAR Chevrolet SS
    Chevrolet SS
    Chevrolet SS

    Source: Chevrolet