Said this two years ago...glad they finally realized what they need to do which is put out a V8 that is basically a 1LT/2LT but with the V8 engine. Price will be about $3k-$4k cheaper.
The SS is a track oriented car. Remove those track focused items (Brembos, larger wheels, extra radiators/cooling, performance suspension, larger wheels, higher RAR, summer tires, etc) & you get a nice DD Camaro with a V8.
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It would be the MRC, larger wheels with summer tread, 3.73 differential, performance suspension, brembos, larger cooling, etc but not the NPP...that adds weight from what I've read.
Just saying it seems like Chevy is forcing those that don't want that into the V6 with RS package.
They could easily offer the 1SS/2SS with 18-19" wheels, a lower RAR like 3.31 or 3.55, all season tires, the sports suspension from the V6, 4 caliper brakes, standard cooling, etc. That would lower the price a few grand and bring in buyers.
If you are over on M6G there are definitely 2 types of GT buyers.
The "Touring" type that was a really nice V8 that is fast but great for long road trips and gives a nice ride/DD and gets somewhat decent MPG.
The "Track/Performance" type that want their performance features and dont care about anything other then their GT being as fast as possible and as track capable as possible.
I mean lets be honest, this doesn't hurt Chevy at all to offer/have a less 'track' ready SS. You're just swapping some minor things that do not affect the line or build process at all. I mean if Ford can do it, Chevy can. Options are good.
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I know it's track capable...my point is they have features on there that many don't need but still want a V8. I think Ford did the smart thing and put the majority of the 'performance/track' stuff into a package while Chevy has it just included which is a big part of the $$$ difference.
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