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Mild-looking Chevrolet SS a muscle car in disguise

No one will look twice at the Chevy SS, until they hear the exhaust note from its big V8.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
Wayne Cunningham
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The SS gives Chevrolet a powerful rear-wheel-drive sedan as an option to the Camaro coupe.

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The SS shows understated exterior styling, masking its muscle car demeanor.

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Fender vents and Brembo brakes may give away its performance game.

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Working hood vents help cool the V8 engine.

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19-inch wheels come standard, with a staggered set using P245/40ZR19s at the front and P275/35ZR19s at the rear.

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As a full-size sedan, the SS accommodates five passengers.

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The SS' secret weapon is the magnetic adaptive suspension, continually adjusting damper stiffness to deal with driver behavior and road conditions.

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The SS is actually an import from Australia, where it is known as the VF Commodore.

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It uses a 6.2-liter V8 engine making 415 horsepower.

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The cabin features comfortable sport seats showing off the SS logo.

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