[ChevyChase]

Because the Chevrolet SS pretty much begs for comparisons to these two competitors I have copied a chart below. If anyone has any of the missing specs let me know. Any thoughts? Obviously since this is an SS forum I expect somewhat of a bias, but is anyone a bigger fan of the 300 or SHO over the SS?

Model 14 Chev SS 13 Chrysler 300 SRT8 13 Taurus SHO
Drivetrain RWD RWD AWD
Trans. 6-speed auto 5-speed auto 6-speed auto
Engine 6.2 liter V-8 6.4 liter V-8 3.5 liter V-6 twin
Horsepower 415 470 365
Torque 415 470 350
Wheels 19-inch 20-inch 19-inch
Tires Bridgestone Potenza S001Goodyear Eagle RS-A Goodyear Eagle
0-60 mph >5 seconds 4.7 5.3
Premium fuel Recommended Recommended Suggested
Fuel economy N/A 14/23 17/25
Steering Electric Hydraulic Electric
Weight (lbs.) N/A 4,365 4,343
Wheelbase 114.8 120.2 112.9
Length 195.6 200.3 202.9
Width 74.8 74.2 76.2
Height 58.7 58.2 60.7
Front legroom 42.3 41.8 41.9
Rear legroom 39.7 40.1 38.1
Base price N/A $47,995 $39,300

 

[brianch]

The Chevy SS price is already available. Don't remember the exact number. It's in here somewhere. Just ask TTC6. It's burned into his mind.

 

[ChevyChase]

I'm sure he'll show up and correct me soon enough

 

[AuggieDosta]

MSRP..............................43,475.00
Destination Freight Charge......995.00
Sunroof...............................900.00
Optional Full Size Spare..........500.00
Gas Guzzler Tax (est.).........1,700.00
Total:...............................47,570.00

 

[z51vett]

The ford has a east west on the engine meaning its front wheel drive with a rear axle slipped in that barely gets any power and handles like a front drive. It may have a hipo engine but it still drives the fronts not my cup of tea.
z51vett
Doug

 

[z51vett]

On the spare tire front forget it was not available to be ordered when my ss order was placed. For weight reasons don't look to see this happening gas EPA ratings.
z51vett
Doug

 

[chevypwr]

i know i'll order it without a spare, i rarely get a nail in my tires, never got a flat.
a tire patch kit will do just fine with a mini air compressor