SS in the wild

"Funktheduck" (funktheduck) 03/06/2015 at 12:22 • Filed to: None

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Had I not heard the exhaust I wouldn't have noticed.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 12:25

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i want one so badly and throw a set of the gen5 camaro steelies on it. granted i could just buy a pontiac G8 GT now but i digress

doodon2whls > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 12:26

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Really like the specs on this car save for the fuel economy... If they can squeeze 29mpg out of a 'vette V8, why not this car - it's not like it's _that_ much less slippery than the 'vette.

Plus, the Malibala styling on this is just gross. It needs the Holden body kit here in the US.

spanfucker retire bitch > doodon2whls 03/06/2015 at 12:27

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Because it weighs substantially more, and it uses an older engine design.

The Vette's LT engine has cylinder deactivation at highway speed. This does not.

Also, I could be 100% wrong, but I don't think this engine has DI either.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 12:28

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I thought I saw one yesterday...

Turned out to be one of these.

Funktheduck > doodon2whls 03/06/2015 at 12:36

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It sounds nice at least.

doodon2whls > spanfucker retire bitch 03/06/2015 at 12:40

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The weight impact on highway fuel economy is negligible. Vehicle mass is a primary influence on city FE, while aero, driveline drag, and low RPM BSFC influence hwy numbers.

It's embarrassing that they can't at least get 25mpg in the Chevy SS. 14/21 is ridiculous. It's clear that the old school performance oriented LS3 has poor BSFC.

crowmolly > spanfucker retire bitch 03/06/2015 at 12:41

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I believe you are correct on both counts. DoD is on the L99 and 47lb injectors are not DI.

BeaterGT > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 12:42

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Looks like it's got some rake to it, me likey!

Funktheduck > BeaterGT 03/06/2015 at 13:54

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I like it and I don't. I like how it's basically a sleeper but I don't like how it looks way too much like an impala. It did sound great though under acceleration.

BeaterGT > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 14:15

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Of course it did.

the_zuki_driver > Funktheduck 03/06/2015 at 23:18

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those things are soo rare to see.. They've been on sale for what 2 years? And I've only seen one outside of a car show

AutoSavant > doodon2whls 03/09/2015 at 11:03

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'Vette much lighter. Also has an extra gear if manual.