Finally! Great shots of Silver SS
09-02-2008 | 12:45 PM
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There are only a handful of (handbuilt) early cars, ...this silver SS being one of them. The 'silver' car in My Own Worst Enemy (was actually originally black) is an RS/SS (as is the black vert, ...seen in shots floating around)
Since it was a 'marketing' opportunity, ...my understanding is that that car was allowed to go for filming, ...and viewing on national TV.
The shots here are not 'official' GM photos, ...just some amatuer photographer (me) trying to take some shots. Indeed, I awaited Scott's OK to share them, ...and I think it's just that. In typical Scott fashion, ...he's doing his best to pass on what he can to the enthusiasts as soon as he can. I agree with you, ...when GM does reveal 'official' photos of the SS, ...I think it would serve them better to have the RS variety, ...to show a 'fully dressed' SS...
Since it was a 'marketing' opportunity, ...my understanding is that that car was allowed to go for filming, ...and viewing on national TV.
The shots here are not 'official' GM photos, ...just some amatuer photographer (me) trying to take some shots. Indeed, I awaited Scott's OK to share them, ...and I think it's just that. In typical Scott fashion, ...he's doing his best to pass on what he can to the enthusiasts as soon as he can. I agree with you, ...when GM does reveal 'official' photos of the SS, ...I think it would serve them better to have the RS variety, ...to show a 'fully dressed' SS...
09-04-2008 | 03:24 PM
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...branding as I think it's called. You pretty much hit the nail on the head, ...they want the car to be recognized ('branded') first and foremost, ...as a Chevrolet.
I don't have any inside info, ...but would have to believe, ..there will be SS emblems available to put front and center...
I don't have any inside info, ...but would have to believe, ..there will be SS emblems available to put front and center...
Is this where the shoot was(Pahrump, NV)?
EDIT: Yup, Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch - I could have been there in like 20-25 mins from where I live!!!!! Gaaaaaah!!!!!!!!
09-06-2008 | 11:29 PM
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Someone please explain to me what exactly if different between the RS we see and the SS? All I see is it's a "ss" emblem instead of "rs" and what appears to be the hood from the concept with the slot in the nose... I just don't see what is so different? What happened to the stripes were heard about?
09-07-2008 | 02:57 AM
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There's an altogether different front facia between the them:
There's the upper scoop, as you mentioned, but in addition, the fog lights are pushed to the closer to the edges, and there's an added crease above each one. Then there's a larger air dam and sort of a chin-spoiler, too.
afaik, the stripes (concept convertible style, or "hockey-stick") are available on any model, and aren't standard on the SS.
There's the upper scoop, as you mentioned, but in addition, the fog lights are pushed to the closer to the edges, and there's an added crease above each one. Then there's a larger air dam and sort of a chin-spoiler, too.
afaik, the stripes (concept convertible style, or "hockey-stick") are available on any model, and aren't standard on the SS.
09-07-2008 | 05:58 PM
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Someone please explain to me what exactly if different between the RS we see and the SS? All I see is it's a "ss" emblem instead of "rs" and what appears to be the hood from the concept with the slot in the nose... I just don't see what is so different? What happened to the stripes were heard about?
09-08-2008 | 11:50 AM
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New SS
New SS looks great but I think GM should bring out the Z28 first that is the only name plate that belongs to camaro only SS is on to many cars,trucks,suv. Mike 98 Z28 sport gold camaro very rare 1le with a few mods headers/exhust/airbox/baer brakes/trickflow rearend/hurst short shifter
Looks nice. Are the body panels steel or composite like the ones on the fourth gen.?
10-07-2008 | 03:02 PM
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They are steel.
10-08-2008 | 09:22 PM
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The bottom half of the SS grill makes it look like a truck. I like the RS grill a lot better. i think the SS grill should be exactly the same but with the top nose slit. the RS grill looks more sleek and stylish. O ya, i hope the Z28 will look something like the Transformers 2 car.
10-08-2008 | 09:53 PM
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