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Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Chevelle 70/SS is a modernized version of the iconic 70s Chevelle SS with three engine options ranging from 450 hp to 1,500 hp.
- The design of the 70/SS faithfully recreates the 70s Chevelle SS, with custom carbon fiber panels and a range of nostalgic and modern color options.
- The 70/SS is based on the sixth-gen Camaro platform and features upgraded driving dynamics, including a fortified chassis, upgraded sway bar package, and grippy Michelin tires. The interior has custom trimmings and modern technology. The starting price for the 70/SS is $165,000.
The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 was the most powerful muscle car of the '70s. Sadly, it was discontinued after three generations due to various factors, including GM's decision to simplify its line-up and cut costs. Today, however, we all would love to see the Chevrolet Chevelle back, especially since the iconic Camaro is also getting discontinued. Well, the creative people at Trans Am Worldwide have heard our prayers for a new 2024 Chevelle.
Their cool 70/SS is a re-imagined Chevelle SS for the modern era. It comes with three engine options ranging from 450 hp to 1,500 hp. But the coolest part of this build is the faithful recreation of the 70s Chevelle SS design. The 2024 Chevelle revival is beautiful and hits right in the feels. The 2024 Chevelle 70/SS could have been a better muscle car end-game than the rather dull Camaro Collector's Edition for Chevrolet.
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A New Chevelle 70/SS Cooler Than The Aging Chevy Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an iconic muscle car. But its upgrades over the years were bland, unlike the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger. In fact, since 2016, the Camaro has been upgraded aesthetically only. This was enough to kick it out of the limelight and dwindle its sales figures. All of it has led to Chevy discontinuing the iconic Camaro after 2024. This is sad news, but some hardcore fans are not going down without a fight.
The guys at Trans Am Worldwide are one such bunch. They make some sick modernized versions of classic muscle cars. They are mostly famed for modernized Trans Ams, as the name suggests. But their latest unveiling of a cool modernized version of a powerful American classic car has excited the whole muscle car world. Trans Am Worldwide's latest creation is a modern Chevelle called the 70/SS.
It is a throwback to one of the most powerful muscle cars of the 70s, the Chevy Chevelle SS. And it is the most faithful real-world recreation we have come across. TAW has also tossed in a slew of old-school "Heritage colors" for a sentimental dose of nostalgia. Trans Am Official's recreation of the Chevy Chevelle SS is eons better than the aging Camaro. The irony is that the 70/SS is based on a sixth-gen Camaro SS.
New Chevelle SS Design: 70s Nostalgia Served On A New Canvas
While TAW has utilized a modern Camaro's underpinnings for its Chevelle SS recreation, the only stock bit it shares is the chassis and the front windshield. Every other element is customized to be a throwback to the iconic 1970 Chevelle SS. The 70/SS's front fascia gets the '70s bulked-out makeover. The quad circular LED projector headlamp and the classic-vibing chrome-laden front "SS" grille are instant time capsules to the good old 70s Chevelle SS.
TAW has used custom carbon fiber panels for the hood, fenders, doors, front and rear bumpers, quarter panels, and the deck lid. This helps keep a tap on the curb weight despite the 70/SS being much bulkier than its donor, the sixth-gen Camaro SS. The coolest exterior mods are the slew of 'Heritage colors' that Trans Am Worldwide has added to the 70/SS's customization list. It comes with eight nostalgic shades, all with optional twin stripes.
Apart from those, there are 11 modern shades as well to add pop to the modernized version of the Chevelle SS. The bumpers can be either painted or chrome. TAW also offers cool 20-inch Mach V or traditional rally wheel options with chrome or colored accents. The 70/SS can be had as a convertible with a soft top. TAW also offers optional removable hardtop options for those who want a hardtop. The stance is on point, thanks to lowering springs that make this 2024 Chevelle SS a drop-dead gorgeous classic muscle car revival.
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The New Chevelle Super Sport Is Based On The Chevy Camaro
Trans Am Worldwide's past creations have utilized the modern Camaro platform as the base, mostly the fifth-gen 2010-2015 Camaros. But for the 70/SS, they shifted to a more modern platform with the sixth-gen Camaros. Calling it a custom Camaro is rude because the only stock bit left on the 2024 Chevelle 70/SS, as we mentioned earlier, is the windshield.
Even the chassis has been fortified to cater to the unreal performance that this modern Chevy Chevelle hides (more on that below). Driving dynamics gets a sharp makeover with an upgraded sway bar package. Couple this with its lowering spring package and grippy Michelin Cup 2R 335 section tires; you have a Chevelle SS that stings like a "bee", both on straights and in corners.
2024 Chevelle Super Sport Engine: Up To 1,500 HP Of Modern Muscle
Engine Specs
Manufacturer | Trans Am Worldwide |
Years | 2024-Beyond |
Configuration | V8 |
Displacement | 5.7 to 7.4-Liter |
Power | 450-1,500 hp |
Torque | N/A |
Fuel | Gasoline |
Noteworthy Applications | 2024 Trans Am Worldwide 70/SS |
Not only has Trans Am Worldwide done an impressive job with the design throwback of the 70/SS, but they also went ahead and gave the 2024 Chevelle recreation a slew of powertrain options that makes it worthy of being called the "King of the Muscle cars" in 2024. Like the original Chevelle SS 454, the modern recreation also gets a base powertrain that churns out 450 hp. It uses the same 6.2-Liter LT1 V8 engine as the Camaro LT1, 1SS, and 2SS models. While TAW has not detailed the torque figures, we expect it to churn out 500 lb-ft, just like the 70s Chevelle SS.
While the 450 hp V8 sounds plentiful, there are two wilder engine options to dial the muscle up to 11. The second is a 6.4-Liter LT V8 that pumps a meaty 900 hp. But the top-spec engine option is one that not only dwarfs the most powerful production muscle car today but also the standard Bugatti Veyron. TAW has squeezed in a 1,500 hp LS6/X twin-turbocharged 454 (7.4-Liter) Chevy crate engine in the 2024 Chevelle SS.
All engine options can be had in both manual and automatic transmission versions. Trans Am Worldwide also offers a custom 3-inch axle-back exhaust system and a plethora of brakes and tire upgrades to make the best of the monster V8 options in the 2024 Chevelle revival.
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The New Chevelle SS Interior: Cool Custom Bits & Modern Technology
The new 70/SS Chevelle Super Sport interior is mostly unchanged from the 2024 Camaro cabin. But TAW has sprinkled a few custom interior trimmings to make it unique and remind us of the classic 70s Chevelle. It has retro leather upholstery and "70/SS" embroidered headrests. The steering wheel also has a custom design with "70/SS" embedded into it. The instrument cluster also gets a cool "70/SS" makeover with custom graphics.
The door panels get custom inserts. A retro loop carpet and "70/SS" aluminum sill plates complete the nostalgic look of the 2024 Chevelle 70/SS interior. All the technology and infotainment features are a direct carryover from the sixth-gen Camaro. Two cool off-the-shelf custom bits in the 70/SS interior include a Hurst Short Ratio shifter for the manual-gearbox-equipped models and a Heritage Shifter for the automatic ones.
2024 Chevelle 70/SS: Pricing And Availability
AS per Trans Am Worldwide, the 2024 Chevelle 70/SS starts with an MSRP of $165,000. The prices can get very steep if we consider the plethora of customization options. But the most expensive 70/SS model will be the LS6/X-equipped one, as it is limited to 25 units. It can easily breach the $250,000 mark. Trans Am Worldwide is currently taking orders for the new Chevelle 70/SS.
FAQ
Q: When Is The New Chevelle SS Coming Out?
The 2024 Chevelle SS by Trans Am Worldwide is currently on sale. You can inquire and place an order for a customized new Chevelle 70/SS via the Trans Am Worldwide website.
Q: Is Chevrolet Making A New Chevelle SS?
No, Chevrolet is not officially reviving the Chevelle nameplate. But Trans Am Worldwide has taken up that responsibility with the cool new 70/SS.
Q: How Much Does The 2024 Chevelle SS Cost?
The 2024 Chevelle 70/SS by Trans Am Worldwide starts with an MSRP of $165,000 for the base 450-HP model.
Q: What Does The 2024 Chevelle Look Like?
The new Chevelle 70/SS by TransAm Worldwide is a heavily modified sixth-gen Chevy Camaro. But the only bit shared are the chassis and the front windshield. Each of the body panels has been modified to be a nostalgic throwback to the iconic 70s Chevelle SS. The 2024 Chevelle is the perfect representation of what the classic muscle car would look today.
