Chevy needs to make a statement! "SS DR edition"

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 07:38 AM

We all know dodge is claiming victory for fastest NA car, yet Chevy has the components already tested and available. Chevy should take their SS, throw the parts they tested and sell in the Chevy Performance and make it a "SS Drag Race Edition". The test car runs 10.6's. Thats much faster than the dodge NA, Zl1, and Hellcat for that matter. For those that don't recall the Drag car they tested, here is one of the articles.

http://www.thedrive.com/news/9888/ch...une-the-camaro

Pi kappa alpha · 09-12-2018, 07:54 AM

Waste of time and resources.

gpskinzhut · 09-12-2018, 07:58 AM

I don't envision drag racing bragging rights falling into their "real people" JD power award marketing scheme

Doin It For Dale · 09-12-2018, 07:58 AM

I can't see many of those being drag raced, simply due to how expensive they would be. Remember that the Auto-X concept was estimated to be over $40,000... with a 4-cylinder. It would be cheaper or the same cost for any serious drag strip-goer to get a 1SS and build the motor, get a new converter, and get a set of wheels and tires. Not only is that cheaper, it's faster!

How many people will be satisfied with a stock car with a warranty after running a 10.6 for the 11th trip to the strip in a row? I know I wouldn't... unless I'm a bracket racer lol

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

I don't envision drag racing bragging rights falling into their "real people" JD power award marketing scheme

those commercials are worn out already

gpskinzhut · 09-12-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

those commercials are worn out already

They're horrifically bad.

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Doin It For Dale

I can't see many of those being drag raced, simply due to how expensive they would be. Remember that the Auto-X concept was estimated to be over $40,000... with a 4-cylinder. It would be cheaper or the same cost for any serious drag strip-goer to get a 1SS and build the motor, get a new converter, and get a set of wheels and tires. Not only is that cheaper, it's faster!

How many people will be satisfied with a stock car with a warranty after running a 10.6 for the 11th trip to the strip in a row? I know I wouldn't... unless I'm a bracket racer lol

I look at it this way. They already did the testing and offer the parts for sale. People that buy an SS and intend to mod it anyway will be spending the money. Why not offer an SS with the components already installed as a special edition, and try to bump sales, even if its just promotion of a limited edition car. Dodge is doing it with the Redeye, Demon, etc..

Bobkd · 09-12-2018, 09:00 AM

I agree, and while they're at it they can offer an e85 option as well. Imagine an e85 option with cai and still having the warranty.

Trans damm · 09-12-2018, 09:09 AM

more and more people on this forum want less.. who says no to more power? People are always making excuses for why GM doesn't need to compete with the competition.. I don't understand. GM should offer it and who ever wants one will buy one, Camaro sales are awful as it, more options can only help. I'm still hoping they release the Chevy performance parts they spoke about for the ZL1.

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Trans damm

I'm still hoping they release the Chevy performance parts they spoke about for the ZL1.

You and me both...taking way too long to release them

Bad Anvil Garage · 09-12-2018, 12:23 PM

They did. It's called COPO... but they're so expensive, hardly anyone can afford one.

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

They did. It's called COPO... but they're so expensive, hardly anyone can afford one.

I would do a Copo if it came with a Vin#

ctrlz · 09-12-2018, 01:35 PM

The stock ZL1 time around the Nurburgring is still in the top 20 of all time. I think that is a mighty impressive achievement considering the price point of the cars close to and ahead of it. But doubt this translates into sales.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...eife_lap_times

IneedAZ · 09-12-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

The stock ZL1 time around the Nurburgring is still in the top 20 of all time. I think that is a mighty impressive achievement considering the price point of the cars close to and ahead of it. But doubt this translates into sales.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...eife_lap_times

But could be used in a commercial...They could do a small blip of the Zl1 racing that track, then cut to the SS Drag Car hitting the strip, and bring it home with a Camaro driving on the streets. Instead we get 4 people standing their hearing about awards Chevy has won...BFD

09-12-2018, 07:38 AM	#1
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Chevy needs to make a statement! "SS DR edition" We all know dodge is claiming victory for fastest NA car, yet Chevy has the components already tested and available. Chevy should take their SS, throw the parts they tested and sell in the Chevy Performance and make it a "SS Drag Race Edition". The test car runs 10.6's. Thats much faster than the dodge NA, Zl1, and Hellcat for that matter. For those that don't recall the Drag car they tested, here is one of the articles. http://www.thedrive.com/news/9888/ch...une-the-camaro __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

09-12-2018, 07:54 AM	#2
Pi kappa alpha Drives: SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 293	Waste of time and resources. __________________ I want to go to college for the rest of my life.

09-12-2018, 07:58 AM	#3
gpskinzhut Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,960 View My Garage	I don't envision drag racing bragging rights falling into their "real people" JD power award marketing scheme __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

09-12-2018, 07:58 AM	#4
Doin It For Dale Drives: Bald Eagle, Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Yonder Posts: 40	I can't see many of those being drag raced, simply due to how expensive they would be. Remember that the Auto-X concept was estimated to be over $40,000... with a 4-cylinder. It would be cheaper or the same cost for any serious drag strip-goer to get a 1SS and build the motor, get a new converter, and get a set of wheels and tires. Not only is that cheaper, it's faster! How many people will be satisfied with a stock car with a warranty after running a 10.6 for the 11th trip to the strip in a row? I know I wouldn't... unless I'm a bracket racer lol

09-12-2018, 09:00 AM	#8
Bobkd Drives: 2018 1ss, 2021 silverado HD Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: wny Posts: 68	I agree, and while they're at it they can offer an e85 option as well. Imagine an e85 option with cai and still having the warranty.

09-12-2018, 09:09 AM	#9
Trans damm Drives: Trans am Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nyc Posts: 565	more and more people on this forum want less.. who says no to more power? People are always making excuses for why GM doesn't need to compete with the competition.. I don't understand. GM should offer it and who ever wants one will buy one, Camaro sales are awful as it, more options can only help. I'm still hoping they release the Chevy performance parts they spoke about for the ZL1.

09-12-2018, 12:23 PM	#11
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	They did. It's called COPO... but they're so expensive, hardly anyone can afford one.

09-12-2018, 01:35 PM	#13
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,178	The stock ZL1 time around the Nurburgring is still in the top 20 of all time. I think that is a mighty impressive achievement considering the price point of the cars close to and ahead of it. But doubt this translates into sales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...eife_lap_times

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