Chevrolet has announced the 2014 SS will have a starting price of $44,470, including a $995 destination charge, when it goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of the year.
Available in five exterior colors (Mystic Green, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot 2, Phantom Black Metallic and Heron White), the SS will be powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine which produces 415 hp and 563 Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that allows the sedan to sprint from 0-96 km/h in about five seconds.
Standard equipment includes:
- High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps
- Automatic Parking Assist
- Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system
- Bose® premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
- Color head-up display and color driver information center
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Alloy pedal covers
- Heated and ventilated front seats with memory
- Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning
- Rear-vision camera with rear park assist
- Keyless access and push-button start.
Only two options will also be available including a power-operated sunroof ($900) and a full-size spare tire ($500).
"The all-new SS is engineered for performance enthusiasts who’ve been clamoring for a rear-wheel-drive sedan," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. "Adding the SS to the lineup further solidifies Chevrolet’s position as America’s best-selling performance-car brand that also includes the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray and Camaro Z/28."
