2016 CHEVROLET SS
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for 2016
Revised front fascia with vertical, aero-enhancing ducts at the outer edges
LED front signature lighting
Functional hood vents
Nineteen-inch cast aluminum wheels with painted pockets and an ultra-bright
machined face
 Dual-mode exhaust
 Standard navigation with Chevrolet MyLink 8-inch-diagonal radio
 Slipstream Blue exterior color
2016 CHEVROLET SS SEDAN SPORTS NEW PERFORMANCE-INSPIRED
DESIGN CUES, MORE MUSCULAR SOUND
After a number of performance-oriented updates made to the Chevrolet SS last
year, the 2016 model features several exterior enhancements that reinforce its
commanding presence on the road.
A revised front fascia features new, vertical ducts at the outer edges to direct
airflow over the front wheel openings to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The fascia
also incorporates new LED signature lighting, while new, functional hood vents and
new-design 19-inch cast-aluminum wheels contribute to a stronger appearance for
the rear-drive sports sedan.
Inside, Chevrolet MyLink features a new 8-inch-diagonal radio with standard
navigation.
What hasn’t changed is the SS’s unique blend of performance, comfort and
spaciousness. It features a 6.2L V-8 engine under the hood and turns out an SAEcertified 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm), and offers a
six-speed manual transmission or a paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmission.
A new, dual-mode exhaust system for 2016 complements the V-8 engine with
quieter performance at low engine speeds and a more muscular engine note at
wide-open throttle.
Adding to the performance-focused SS, Magnetic Ride Control – the world’s fastestreacting damping system – is a standard feature. It provides more precise body
motion control that equals a more responsive and refined ride. State-of-the-art
Brembo brakes, standard in the front and rear, are also included on the vehicle.
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. Models equipped with the manual
transmission feature a more aggressive 3.70 axle ratio for even stronger
acceleration.
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Chevrolet SS chassis features include:
MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry
Electric power steering system, optimized for sport driving
Standard Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers and ventilated, 14-inch
(355 mm) front rotors and 14.2-inch (360 mm) rear rotors
Cast aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires:
19 x 8.5-inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9-inch wheels with
275/35ZR19 tires at the rear.
Handling is also optimized with a nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a low center
of gravity – attributes made possible in part by the aluminum hood and rear deck
lid that are 30 percent lighter than traditional steel panels.
The 2016 Chevrolet SS has a suggested retail price of $47,570, including
destination charge, but excluding tax, title and other dealer fees. It also excludes
the federal gas guzzler tax, which is $1,000 for manual transmission models and
$1,300 for automatic-equipped models.
Dynamic design
The SS’s good looks are a well-balanced mix of performance cues and premium
details. Staggered front and rear wheels, which are pushed out to the corners,
enhance the sporting, muscular stance of the SS. Up front, the aluminum hood –
with new, functional vents – features a subtle “power bulge” hinting at the
capability of the engine underneath.
New signature LED lighting at the front illuminates the powerful design, while the
front fascia now includes ducts on each side to direct airflow over the front wheel
openings to enhance aerodynamic performance.
At the rear, the tapered, tear-drop shape contributes to improved aerodynamic
performance. Premium cues include jewel-like chrome accents, standard highintensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lights.
Along the vehicle’s sides, a character line extends from the hood to the trunk lid,
helping create a classic wedge shape by further accentuating the planted
appearance and muscular sheet metal. The vehicle tapers at the rear, with the Cpillar flowing into the deck lid – a design cue shared with other Chevrolet sedans.
Slipstream Blue, a new exterior color, is also available on 2016 models.
Exceptional interior space
The roomy interior of the SS comfortably accommodates five adults, with 42.3
inches of front legroom (1,074 mm) and 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) of rear legroom.
Leather seating surfaces are standard, as are eight-way power adjustable front
bucket seats with additional side bolstering that hug the driver and front passenger
in tight-handling situations.
The SS emblem is prominently stitched onto the soft-touch instrument panel which
features two types of chrome finishes – a satin gloss and bright chrome.
An integrated center stack includes infotainment, climate and other vehicle
controls, while the center console of the SS houses dual cup holders that can
accommodate a wide range of container sizes. The cup holders are not separated,
so the space can also be used for small item storage. In addition, all four doors
contain cup holders. An electric park brake frees up additional space in the center
console.
Two auxiliary power outlets allow concurrent charging of items such as mobile
phones, tablets and portable satellite navigation devices. One is located inside the
covered central storage console; the other outlet is conveniently accessible in the
forward compartment at the base of the instrument panel.
A USB outlet is located on the vertical face of the covered storage console. The
Chevrolet SS also offers a long list of standard technologies including:
 Color, in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the
standard GPS-based navigation system
 Audio system with standard navigation – including SiriusXM radio (with 12month trial)
 Bose® 220-watt, nine-speaker premium sound system
 Color head-up display and color driver information center
 Dual-zone automatic climate control
 Alloy pedal covers
 Heated and ventilated front seats
 Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
 Keyless access and push-button start
 Remote start (with automatic transmission).
The SS interior is offered exclusively in black, and a power sunroof is available.
MyLink and OnStar 4G LTE
The Chevrolet SS’s MyLink system gives customers the best of both worlds when it
comes to infotainment. It provides easy, intuitive operation of basic functions, yet it
is also highly customizable and capable of linking multiple devices such as
smartphones, SD cards and MP3 players, giving users more ways of staying
connected.
Connectivity and convenience includes a Text Message Alert feature for smartphone
users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.), which reads incoming texts through the
vehicle’s speakers, and Siri Eyes Free for iPhone iOS 6 and iOS 7 users to enhance
connectivity and convenience. Each enables voice-controlled connectivity, to help
keep phones safely stored and hands on the wheel.
OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot complements the SS’s connectivity by providing a
mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on
whenever the vehicle is on and comes with a 3GB/three-month data trial.
4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster than
3G and 100 times faster than a 2G network. And with OnStar, it also offers
stronger, broader coverage than smartphones on the same network and it’s easy to
use: If the vehicle is on, the connection is on.
At the time of purchase, six months OnStar Guidance includes all of OnStar’s
advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response
and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as turn-by-turn navigation.
Five years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing
owners to remotely start and lock/unlock a car (if properly equipped), and activate
the horn and lights from anywhere with a data connection. It also includes OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics, which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission,
anti-lock brakes and more, and Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a
diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer to simplify service scheduling.
Powertrain and suspension
The 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 is the power behind the SS’s driving experience. It is
SAE-certified at 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm). The
engine’s torque is channeled to the limited-slip rear axle via a TREMEC TR6060 sixspeed manual or Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission with paddleshift control.
A 3.27 axle ratio is standard with the automatic transmission and a 3.70 gear is
matched with the manual transmission. An engine oil cooler is standard and a
transmission cooler is included on automatic-equipped models.
The SS’s sport-tuned suspension complements the powertrain with handling
prowess and driving refinement. The front suspension is a MacPherson-strut-based
multi-link system with a direct-acting stabilizer bar. It features a forward-mounted
steering rack and dual lower links with individual ball joints at the outer ends.
At the rear is a multi-link independent suspension with high lateral stiffness for
great handling, thanks to three lateral ball joints per side. A rubber-mounted rear
suspension frame isolates the body from road imperfections and drivetrain
vibrations, while lightweight aluminum suspension components front and rear,
including the front steering knuckle and tension arms, contribute to tremendous
ride and handling characteristics.
Damping for the sophisticated front and rear suspension designs is handled by
third-generation Magnetic Ride Control. Its sensors “read” the road every
millisecond, triggering damping changes in as little as five milliseconds in
electronically controlled shock absorbers that replace the SS’s conventional
mechanical-valve shocks and struts. They’re filled with a magneto-rheological fluid
containing minute iron particles and under the presence of a magnetic charge, the
iron particles align to provide damping resistance.
Changes in the magnetic charge alter the damping rate of the shocks, with changes
occurring almost instantly, delivering more precise body motion control. That
translates into greater feelings of precision, responsiveness and refinement,
particularly on rougher roads or when cornering. The selectable Tour, Sport and
Performance modes allow the driver to determine the amount of damping desired.
Brakes and steering system
Track-capable Brembo four-wheel disc brakes are standard, with ventilated 14-inch
(355 mm) front rotors and 14.2-inch (360 mm) rear rotors. Four-piston aluminum
calipers provide increased stiffness to reduce fluid displacement and caliper
deformation without adding weight. The result is an enhancement to braking feel
and overall vehicle dynamics.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution optimizes control of rear brake pressure on all
road surfaces and under all vehicle loading conditions. Electronic Brake Assist
senses how hard and fast a driver depresses the brake pedal and gives extra
braking assistance, if required.
The SS’s steering system employs a variable-assist electric power steering system
that saves fuel by drawing energy only when the wheels are turned. The variableeffort design provides lighter parking efforts at low speed and greater effort at
higher speeds, for a more direct steering feel. The system is also calibrated to
detect constant driver steering wheel load due to factors such as road camber and
crosswind. The system will compensate to reduce steering effort to a more neutral
level and lessen potential driver fatigue.
Safety features
The Chevrolet SS’s comprehensive collection of standard safety features employs
advanced technologies – including radar – to help avoid crashes. Visual and audible
alerts, depending on the alert feature, help drivers identify potential crash
situations. They are designed to identify potential threats with sufficient warning to
give the driver time to react and make changes.
SS is also offers Automatic Parking Assist, which provides hands-free parking help.
This standard features uses an ultrasonic sensing system to detect the width and
depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces. While the driver
controls the throttle, transmission and brake, Automatic Parking Assist controls the
steering inputs necessary to park the vehicle.
Additional standard safety features include:
 Forward Collision Alert – Camera technology detects a possible crash
threat and alerts the driver, giving him or her time to stop and/or change
course.
 Lane Departure Warning – A camera-based lane detection system warns
the driver of impending lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside
rearview mirror, identifies traffic lane markings and provides audible alerts.
 Side Blind Zone Alert – Using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle,
the system “looks” for other vehicles in the blind zone areas of the SS and
indicates their presence with LED-lit symbols in the outside mirrors.
 Rear Cross Traffic Alert – Based on the radar sensors of side blind zone
alert, it warns the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking
spot – including angled parking. Visual and audible alerts are triggered if
moving vehicles are detected.
 Rear Vision Camera – With a display in the center stack infotainment
system, the camera provides a view of objects directly behind the SS.
 Eight air bags to help to maximize protection in severe impacts while
minimizing injury risk to out-of-position occupants, including driver/front
passenger dual-stage air bags, knee air bags for driver and the front
passenger, side air bags and roof rail side curtain air bags, for head
protection for front and second-row occupants.
 StabiliTrak electronic stability control and full-function traction control.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing
business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a
year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models
can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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2016 CHEVROLET SS SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
2016 Chevrolet SS
rear-drive, front-engine, four-door, five- passenger sedan
integral
full-size
Elizabeth, South Australia
BMW 5-Series, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus SHO
Engine
Displacement (cu in / cc):
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition system:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
Recommended fuel:
Maximum engine speed
(rpm):
Emissions controls:
EPA-estimated fuel
economy (city / hwy):
6.2L V-8 (LS3)
376 / 6162
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
aluminum
overhead valve; two valves per cylinder; roller lifters
coil-near-plug ignition
sequential fuel injection
10.7:1
415 / 310 @ 5900 (SAE certified)
415 / 563 @ 4600 (SAE certified)
premium recommended not required
6600
evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive
crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control
14 / 20 (automatic)
14 / 22 (manual)
Transmissions
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Reverse:
Final drive ratio:
Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed
automatic with TAPshift
TREMEC TR6060
six-speed manual
4.03
2.36
1.53
1.15
0.85
0.67
3.06
3.27
3.01
2.07
1.43
1.00
0.71
0.57
3.28
3.70
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
Rear:
Steering type:
Steering ratio:
Turns, lock to lock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
multi-link MacPherson strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar;
Magnetic Ride Control
four-link independent; Magnetic Ride Control
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
52 mm / rev
2.8
37.4 / 11.4
Brakes
Type:
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
four-wheel disc with power assist, Brembo vented two-piece front
rotors and solid rear rotors; standard ABS
front: 14 x 1.26 / 355 x 32
rear: 14.2 . x 1.1 / 360 x 28
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
Tires:
19 x 8.5-inch cast aluminum (front)
19 x 9-inch cast aluminum (rear)
P245/40ZR19 (front)
P275/35ZR19 (rear)
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Overall height (in / mm):
Track (in / mm):
Curb weight (lb / kg):
114.8 / 3916
195.5 / 4966
74.7 / 1897
57.9 / 1470
front: 62.6 / 1590
rear: 62.4 / 1585
3960 / 1796 (manual)
3975 / 1803 (automatic)
Interior
Seating capacity:
Headroom (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Hip room (in / mm):
front
2
38.7 / 983 (without sunroof)
37.3 / 947 (with sunroof)
42.3 / 1074
59.1 / 1501
57.2 / 1453
rear
3
37.5 / 954
39.7 / 1008
59 / 1499
58 / 1473
Capacities
EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L):
EPA interior volume
(cu ft / L):
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
Fuel tank (gal / L):
Engine oil (qt / L):
Cooling system (qt / L):
106.9 / 3027
123.3 / 3491
16.4 / 464
18.8 / 71.2
8.0 / 7.6
11.6 / 11
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