What does SS mean on a car?

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.
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What does SS stand for in cars?

SS," by the way, stands for "Super Sport."
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Does SS mean supercharged?

The power boost supplies a dimension of strength that a Cheetah exhibits in speed. The Chevy Super Sport cars like the Camaro SS and the Sedan are crazily supercharged with monster energy for speed. The inscription “SS” is also used as an acronym in other areas related to cars and their components.
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Is an SS a V8?

The Chevrolet SS is a full-size four-door sports sedan with one engine, a huge 6.2-liter V8. Theres really only one competitor to the SS, and its a worthy one, a Dodge Challenger with a 392 cubic-inch Hemi.
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What kind of car is the Chevy SS?

Verdict The Chevrolet SS is a rare large sedan with neck-snapping acceleration and an available manual transmission, making it the ideal sleeper.
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Is the Chevy SS fast?

With the automatic transmission and its performance-oriented 3.27 final-drive ratio, the Chevrolet SS accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about five seconds, making it one of the quickest sedans on the market.
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Why did Chevy stop making the SS?

Their plan was to sell 12,000-15,000 Chevrolet SS units each year that it was in production. Unfortunately, they only sold around 3,000 per year, in reality, thanks to a lack of advertising and, as a result, a lack of public interest.
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What makes a Camaro an SS?

When Chevrolet decided to add a Super Sport option to the Camaro line, they made sure that it would continue the tradition of high performance. Curiously, Chevy never called it a Super Sport, referring to the option only as "SS." The first engine offered in the Camaro SS was the 295 horsepower 350 cubic inch engine.
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Is a Chevy SS a Malibu?

The Chevy SS Sedan is often incorrectly referred to as the Malibu SS, despite the two vehicles being completely unrelated. As such, a mid-size, high-performance sedan is not part of the Chevy lineup for the 2018 model year.
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What does LTZ mean on a car?

A Chevy with the LTZ trim level represents true premium luxury. LTZ is short for Luxury Touring Z. It means that this particular vehicle has deluxe features and comforts you won't find on lower trim levels.
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What does GT mean on a car?

GT stands for grand tourer or gran tourer, a type of car that's designed with both long-distance driving and high speeds in mind. These vehicles typically combine luxury and performance attributes, more often than not featuring a 2+2 seating configuration.
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Who made the SS car?

Chevrolet has a long history of using the SS (Super Sport) designation on high-performance models of some of its most enduring nameplates. The SS designation first appeared in 1957 on a Corvette prototype race car built under the guidance of Zora Arkus-Duntov with the plan to enter it in the Le Mans 24-hour race.
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What does SS stand for on a Commodore?

The SS (Super Sport) name for the Holden Commodore rebadged as a Chevrolet has been condemned by a Hebrew newspaper as having a Nazi reference -- and threatened with being banned from entry.
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Do they still make Chevy SS?

Chevrolet will cease production of the Chevy SS immediately and no new vehicles will be created for the 2018 model year. Chevy has not yet named an official successor for the vehicle. It's definitely a sad day for Chevy fans but Chevy dealers were frankly not surprised to receive the news.
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How many Chevy SS are there?

The car—the last of 4,008 Chevrolet SS sports sedans exported to the U.S. during its final 12 months of production (12,953 total)—has often been called “GM's best-kept secret,” since it received no external marketing or advertising beyond being Team Chevy's car of choice on the NASCAR circuit.
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Are Chevy SS good cars?

The Chevrolet SS is a great car, but this high-performance sedan best fits a very specific buyer. Think of it as a four-door Camaro, as Chevrolet's counterpart to a high-performance trim of the Dodge Charger.
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How much horsepower does a Chevy SS make?

6.2L LT1 V8 ENGINE

The star of the Chevrolet performance lineup, the 6.2L LT1 V8 with the capability of 455 horsepower and 455 lb. -ft. of torque, will accelerate the 8-speed automatic Camaro SS from 0 to 60 in 4.0 seconds flat.
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What is a Silverado SS?

The Silverado SS was a high-performance variant of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck produced during the 2003 through 2006 model years.
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What years did Chevy make the SS?

Chevrolet SS (concept car), introduced in 2003 but never approved for production. Holden Commodore (VF), a sedan sold in the United States as the Chevrolet SS from 2013 until 2017. Super Sport (Chevrolet), a signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet since 1961.
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How much is a SS Camaro?

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The Camaro 2SS starts at $42,500 for the coupe, and the convertible is $48,500.
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Is the Chevy SS good in snow?

The traction and stability control systems work well in the snow and ice. Much better than the Infiniti my SS replaced. The SS's main drawback for snow is the very low ground clearance. At about 6 inches deep, the SS becomes a plow and might get high centered.
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