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If you're into NASCAR the Chevy SS production model being similar to it's NASCAR version will be something you can appreciate

Whatever your opinion of NASCAR, there’s no denying the similarity of the Chevrolet SS sedan and its NASCAR namesake — the Chevrolet SS Race Car — as seen in the image above (the green outlines the production model).

Granted, the four-door Zeta-based sedan and the tube-framed NASCAR race car are as mechanically similar as a Chevy Camaro is to an F16 jet — which is to say not at all. But the general shape of the SS, especially in the position of the headlights, the roofline, the overall profile, and even the wheel arches is, indeed, strikingly similar to the sedan U.S. drivers will be able to buy in showrooms.

According to those responsible for the design of the SS race car, details like the ones seen here haven’t graced a NASCAR in over a decade. And coincidentally, only Chevy can (currently) say that it races what it sells in the showroom… even though that would be stretching the actual relationship of the street car to the track car. But the fact remains that the general design-based similarity between the two vehicles brings more commonality to the SS nameplate… even though it would be so much cooler if NASCAR raced real cars based on production models. Wouldn’t you say?

Chevy SS Sedan vs SS NASCAR Racer | GM Authority

 

[GTO_Guy]

Very true. You can't buy the NASCAR version either.

 

[BowtieDriver]

It just seems like a terrible waste of money to invest in the body of a vehicle for NASCAR that GM never had any intention of supporting in the showroom.

Just a waste.

 

[SuperSnake]

It just seems like a terrible waste of money to invest in the body of a vehicle for NASCAR that GM never had any intention of supporting in the showroom.

Just a waste.

True, but I still think there is that small chance we'll end up seeing them at dealerships, maybe not all of them but the high traffic Chevy dealers. With Chevy SS production being so low, you might end up having to travel to some select dealers that have these cars to be test driven.

Wouldn't be surprised if this doesn't happen, but would be a smart move on their part while making an effort with minimal loss.

 

[GTO_Guy]

The new cars that dealers stock are actually on loan to them from the manufacturer under a program known as "floorplanning". Dealers don't have to actually pay for those cars until they sell, other than a fractional amount of interest on the entire floorplan every month or quarter. What GM apparently has done with the SS is exclude it from the floorplan program, meaning if a dealership wants one, they'll be paying for it up front. If dealers do want to pony up say $90,000 for three at a $30,000 invoice price they can, of course, but don't bet on it, and don't bet on them asking MSRP for them either if they do. When GM says they want the SS import program to be "bullet proof", what they're saying is that the program is designed to make the profit margin bulletproof. There is zero good news for the consumer under this arrangement, and it is so cynical and manipulative that it alone is enough to dissuade me from buying one.