GM has finally confirmed plans to offer the next Holden Commodore to the U.S. as the Chevrolet SS performance sedan.
According to the Detroit carmaker, the model will be rear-wheel drive and is possibly offered with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine with 426 hp and 569 Nm of torque.
The production model will go on sale in late 2013 as a limited production 2014 model and the NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar variant will 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."
The Chevrolet SS performance sedan will most likely be shown as a production version at next year’s Detroit Auto Show.
