Performance Review: Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet SS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Chevrolet SS has a 6162cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The SS shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SS's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1622 kgs (3575 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet SS shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 415 bhp (309 kW) @ 5900 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 415 lb-ft (562.6 Nm) @ 4600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet SS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (280.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet SS.

The Chevrolet SS has a Power to weight ratio of 255.8 bhp per ton and 255.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 SS competing with the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (280.8 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (280.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet SS generating around 255.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (280.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (280.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SS and the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet SS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.01 secs @ 105.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.95 secs), the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 (12.95 secs), and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 SS equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Chevrolet SS 6.2 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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