Vehicle Description
How about an ultra-clean 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE
Supercharged with just 25k miles on the clock? How about loaded
with options, a great color combination, and a look that still
draws stares everywhere it goes? And how about the performance of
an asphalt-pounding, built-up 6.2L liter V8 LS3 married to a
quick-shifting 6-speed manual that makes this a car that's a blast
to drive? This muscle car Camaro is loaded to the gills with it all
- style, power, performance, and a particular je ne sais quoi that
only modern Supercharged American sports cars can possess.
The color is called Summit White, and it's the kind of color that
people will stop you on the street to ask what it is called. It's
simply gorgeous, punctuated further by the contrast of the black
accents scattered about the exterior. The 2SS/RS package is the
best of both worlds for this V8 Camaro, with aggressive curb appeal
that makes it look like it's breaking the speed limit even when
it's parked. They did a great job revising the retro-looking F-body
for these 5th generation line, and it keeps its chiseled good looks
without looking dated. Really, could you have guessed that this
slick design is 8 years old? Add in killer styling cues like the
revised front fascia and aggressive lower grille up front, the chin
spoiler, beefy hood with the big scoop, and the blacked-out rear
spoiler and lower panel out back, and there's just no question what
kind of car this is. Obviously with so few miles on the clock, it
looks superclean in just about every way, with perhaps one or two
tiny nicks as evidence that it's been driven, but it's quite clear
that someone really cherished this car. Furthermore, a clear 'bra'
was added to all the potential rock-chip vulnerable areas on the
lower portion of the car, so it should maintain its dialed-in
presentation for years to come. The RS package gives the car
upgraded HID and LED lamps fore and aft, not to mention the dual
exhaust tip set-up that pokes out in the back. Other than the 'SS'
badges at the bookends, there's not a ton of advertising that goes
with the car, certainly nothing that gives away the organized
violence of the supercharger under the hood. That's exactly how we
like it though, and provides the prime opportunity to shame any
pesky Mustangs that foolishly want a taste of GM excellence at the
red light.
The interior was likewise redesigned and upgraded for more power
and speed in this generation of Camaros, starting with deeply
bolstered leather bucket seats with suede inserts that grab you
like Velcro. SS embroidery makes this one really stand out, just in
case nobody noticed the bodywork, the badges, or the exhaust note,
and there's a seriously beefy leather-wrapped steering wheel with
proper thumb notches at 10 and 2. Pronounced white stitching
throughout the upholstery (including the dash) lends it a racy
look, too, and you'll note there are throwback design cues
everywhere, including auxiliary gauges down on the center console.
Of course, it's still plenty comfortable to drive and everything
was standard on Chevy's top-of-the-line F-body, including A/C,
cruise control, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, and a
pretty impressive premium audio system with touch screen and
navigation just to name a few. No, you won't feel like this is some
bare-bones race car, it's loaded like a Lexus. There's a reasonable
back seat and even the trunk offers proper storage for those longer
Power Tours.
At its heart is a 6.2 liter supercharged LS3 V8, which is descended
from the famous LS1. Virtually bulletproof and designed to lap the
track for hours on end, it's seriously over-built in all the right
ways. HPP Racing did the work, and with the addition of the big
supercharger, American Racing headers, and cackling dual exhaust,
it registered 565HP and 527 lb-ft of torque on a recent Dyno test.
Nail the loud pedal at any speed and the LS3 V8 lunges forward like
it's hungry, with a soft supercharger whine coming from up front
and a baritone bellow from the oversized pipes out back. The only
transmission you want with this kind of power is a 6-speed manual
and the car will pull well over 100 MPH with two-three gears to
spare (depending on how long you can withstand the redline), which
should give you some idea of just how fast this insane Camaro
really is. The SS 1LE Performance Package includes a suspension and
handling package that was designed with the track in mind, so you
get a fully independent setup fore and aft with a lowered ride
height, stiffer springs and shocks, and an added shock-tower brace
in the engine bay that helps stiffen the car in the corners.
Massive Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes are part of the package, which
provide fade-free performance lap after lap, and the blacked-out
20-inch aluminum wheels wear giant 275/40/20 Pirelli P-Zero rubbers
that stick to the asphalt.
A ton of bang for the buck, a reasonable choice for the person who
wants performance and style, and a classic look, all in one
package. Call today!
