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BBC71Nova · #1 07-09-2013, 07:32 PM

I have a silver '09. I love the car and enjoy when I drive it. Great value for what I paid for it new. Significantly less than the new SS that is coming our.

**GregWeld** · #2 07-09-2013, 07:51 PM

Would it be kooler than a twin turbo Ferrari Scuderia??

LOL

SW -- you're truly my hero!

**fleet** · #3 07-09-2013, 09:15 PM

Vince@Meanstreets · #4 07-10-2013, 12:07 AM

Firebird....Firehawk close enough

**68LS1** · #5 07-11-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

I have a silver '09. I love the car and enjoy when I drive it. Great value for what I paid for it new. Significantly less than the new SS that is coming our.

The new SS is a higher spec'd car than the G8 was, it has Brembo brakes, staggered wheels, all the bells & whistles. It is referred to as Redline SSV here.

Here is a link to the ute (pick up) version lapping Nurburgring, in a sub 8.20 min

http://www.holden.com.au/worldrecordute

This is with 6.0 litre, the US is getting the 6.2 LS3

Sparks67 · #6 07-11-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LS1

The new SS is a higher spec'd car than the G8 was, it has Brembo brakes, staggered wheels, all the bells & whistles. It is referred to as Redline SSV here.

Here is a link to the ute (pick up) version lapping Nurburgring, in a sub 8.20 min

http://www.holden.com.au/worldrecordute

This is with 6.0 litre, the US is getting the 6.2 LS3

The USA SS is based on the new Gen V LT 6.2 engine, it is going to be awhile before they can modify it. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...ml#Performance I was talking to Brian Thomson of (Thomson Automotive) about that Gen V engines, and GM has designed it so it be harder to modify.

Jeff

**68LS1** · #7 07-11-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparks67

The USA SS is based on the new Gen V LT 6.2 engine, it is going to be awhile before they can modify it. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...ml#Performance I was talking to Brian Thomson of (Thomson Automotive) about that Gen V engines, and GM has designed it so it be harder to modify.

Jeff

My understanding is Gen IV this series, Gen V is rumoured for next series after it has been released in Corvette

Sparks67 · #8 07-11-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LS1

My understanding is Gen IV this series, Gen V is rumoured for next series after it has been released in Corvette

The forums and the magazines report that is Gen IV, so if they are right about it. SS is supposed to limited edition, so it is probably going to use Gen IV.