Mild-looking Chevrolet SS a muscle car in disguise (2024)

FAQs

Why are Chevy SS so rare? ›

This car is rare, though, unlike the VehiCROSS, it's not because it was built in a manner that would naturally limit production numbers. Instead, just 12,924 examples of the Chevrolet SS exist and of those, only 2,645 were equipped with a manual transmission. The Chevy SS is sort of like a case study.

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.

Although the SS is absolutely a dream vehicle for Chevy enthusiasts, it failed to catch on with the general public. The stylish four-door sedan packed a ton of power (415 horsepower, to be exact) and featured a full range of wonderful tech components at a reasonable price.

The Chevrolet SS is essentially the sequel to the G8, effectively taking over where the G8 left off. The Holden Commodore / Chevy SS was built on the GM Zeta platform and came in a front-engine, RWD layout.

Residents of California, and Washington for that matter, won't be able to buy a 2021 Chevy Camaro SS, 1LE or ZL1 locally as both states have banned the pony car over the use of brake pads that do not meet state regulations. Specifically, the use of copper is a no-no in both states.

Best Muscle Car: Ford Mustang

Arguably the king of muscle cars since its conception in 1964, the ubiquitous Ford Mustang has everything most people would want from a true muscle car.

A: The average price of a Chevrolet SS is $40,827.

The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 became America's most-popular muscle car thanks to great new sheetmetal and affordable pricing.

The first Chevrolet to be officially dubbed SS was an experimental Corvette, in 1957. The story goes that someone asked Zora Arkus-Duntov if the SS was a sports car, and he purportedly replied, "No, it's a super sports car." It is the only Corvette with an SS badge, as Duntov considered "Corvette SS" redundant.

It's the Chevrolet SS, produced for just four model years (2014 – 2017) and sold with a very reasonable price tag, well less than the M5 a decade earlier. Though it was a success on many levels, the SS never met its maker's sales expectations.

What does SS stand for? ›

The SS. The SS (Schutzstaffel, or Protection Squads) was originally established as Adolf Hitler's personal bodyguard unit. It would later become both the elite guard of the Nazi Reich and Hitler's executive force prepared to carry out all security-related duties, without regard for legal restraint.

About Silverado SS

A front end featuring unique air intakes, a two-inch lower ride height and 20-inch wheels within Goodyear Eagle tires are the most eye-catching qualities of the Silverado SS.

Typically any SS model out there with a limited few year production will always be collectible in the future.

Still despite being built in limited numbers—roughly 17,000 total, with 75 percent of that figure leaving the factory as 1990 models—the 454 SS never really caught on with collectors or customizers.

You can purchase a used Chevy Silverado SS in a range of prices based on the condition, mileage, and features. Most options sell between $5,000 and $20,000.