At the rear, the tapered, tear-drop shape contributes to improved aerodynamic performance. Premium cues include jewel-like chrome accents, standard high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lights.
Along the vehicle’s sides, a character line extends from the hood to the trunk lid, helping create a classic wedge shape by further accentuating the planted appearance and muscular sheet metal. The vehicle tapers at the rear, with the C-pillar flowing into the deck lid – a design cue shared with other Chevrolet sedans.
Bright dual-exhaust tips put an exclamation mark on the rear design, while delivering the throaty note performance enthusiasts expect from their vehicle.
Premium, spacious interior: The spacious interior of the SS will comfortably accommodate five adults, with 42.3 inches of front legroom (1,074 mm) and 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) of rear legroom. Leather seating surfaces are standard, as are eight-way power adjustable front bucket seats with additional side bolstering that hug the driver and front passenger in tight-handling situations.
The SS emblem is prominently stitched onto the soft-touch instrument panel which features two types of chrome finishes – a satin gloss and bright chrome. 
An integrated center stack includes infotainment, climate and other vehicle controls, while the center console of the SS houses dual cup holders that can accommodate a wide range of container sizes. The cup holders are not separated, so the space can also be used for small item storage. Fold-out rear cup holders are also located at the base of the center rear seating position. In addition, all four doors contain cup holders. An electric park brake frees up additional space in the center console.
Two auxiliary power outlets allow concurrent charging of items such as mobile phones, tablets and portable satellite navigation devices. One is located inside the covered central storage console; the other outlet is conveniently accessible in the forward compartment at the base of the instrument panel.
A USB outlet is located on the vertical face of the covered storage console. The Chevrolet SS also offers a long list of standard technologies including:
- Color, in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the standard GPS-based navigation system
- Audio system with navigation – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
- Bose® 220-watt, nine-speaker premium sound system
- Color head-up display and color driver information center
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Alloy pedal covers
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
- Keyless access and push-button start
- Remote start (with automatic transmission).
The SS interior is offered exclusively in black, and a power sunroof is available.
The 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 is the power behind the SS’s driving experience. It is SAE-certified at 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm). The engine’s torque is channeled to the limited-slip rear axle via a TREMEC TR6060 six-speed manual or Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift control.
A 3.27 axle ratio is standard with the automatic transmission and a 3.70 gear is matched with the manual transmission. An engine oil cooler is standard and a transmission cooler is included on automatic-equipped models.