We are finally going to see the production version of the Chevy SS->ke4344 this weekend at the Daytona International Speedway’s fan zone and today Holden has unveiled a new model that will give us a good idea of how the SS will look.

The new VF Commodore SS V comes just a few days after the standard VF Commodore was unveiled. The new SS V model is, in fact, just a performance version of the new VF Commodore sport luxury range.

However, unlike the new VF Commodore, the new SS V version will be distinguished by a more aggressive and wider body kit with a narrower grille and an aluminum hood with center crease. What we love is that custom Fantale orange metallic paint specially created by Holden for the show car. For the interior, Holden will be offering a combination of suede, galvano chrome, gloss black and perforated leather with accent stitching.

Hit the jump to read more about the Holden VF Commodore SS V.

2014 Holden VF Commodore SS V

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS V
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 430
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Exterior

The new VF Commodore SS V is distinguished by a more aggressive body kit with a wider front fascia that will include a prominent lower air intake, a new aluminum hood and a new set of jeweled halogen projector headlamps with black bezels curve.

The show car is a custom-finished, “amped-up” pointer to the VF sports range, to be launched mid-2013. Its muscular design is enhanced with a bespoke paint job in brilliant metallic orange, contrasted against glossy black, 20-inch wheels in five-spoke design wheels.

Exterior features:

-Custom Kandy ‘Fantale’ metallic paint finish

-Twin five-spoke 20-inch wheels, hand-machined in billet aluminum, custom finished in gloss black

-Front Brembo brake calipers finished in gloss silver

-Wide, dominant front fascia features traditional sports grille and a prominent lower air intake, both laced in custom gunmetal chrome

-Sculpted, jewelled halogen projector headlamps with black bezels curve into prominent front fenders, flared, aero-modified wheel arches

-Muscular lower fascia incorporates LED daylight running lamps and black bezel fog lamps, custom gunmetal chrome accents, outboard extensions integrated into sharp sports rockers

-Prominent VF aluminum hood with center crease emphasizes performance potential; two raking spears sweep from the A-pillars

-Low, wide VF rear sports fascia – streamlined graphics with integrated tail lamps, aluminum deck-lid, body-color bib spoiler, custom gloss black finish sports valance incorporating license plate and quad V8 exhausts

-In profile, vertical fender vents and window surrounds are finished in custom gunmetal chrome

Interior

For the interior, Holden added sport-profile seats wrapped in soft, jet-black leather and suede with perforated-leather inserts and contrast stitching. The entire interior has been trimmed in high-quality materials featuring a dark tone and combined with numerous elements in galvano chrome and gloss black.

The instrument panel and center console has also been specially designed for this model and includes an advanced infotainment graphic interface, a motorsport-inspired steering wheel, switches, shifter and a new electric parking brake.

Interior features:

-*All-new instrument panel with integrated center stack combines high-resolution Holden MyLink infotainment system with 8-inch touch screen, climate and other controls

-*Ergonomically advanced design relocates controls to more convenient positions, introduces console-mounted electric park brake control

-*Cowled, angled instrument dials flank a LCD Driver Information -*Display screen with color graphics

-*All-new seat structures combine sports back and high-bolstered side support

-*High-quality, layered finishes in smooth soft-feel leather and suede with perforated leather inserts are accented by contrast twin-needle and deck stitching

-*Sports profile leather wrap steering wheel design is motorsport-inspired

-*Ice blue ambient lighting illuminates lower center console and door pull recesses

-*Extra-large dual cup holders can accommodate a wide range of container sizes

Drivetrain

Holden is still not offering any details on the engine. This is likely to avoid ruining the surprise of the Chevy SS.

Still, it has been rumored that we are going to see a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine borrowed from the Camaro SS with an output close to 430 horsepower.

Engine

6.2-liter V-8 (Est.)

Horsepower

430 horsepower (Est.)

Transmission

Six-speed automated manual (Est.)

Drive Style

Rear-wheel drive

Accelerator (0-60)

4.0 seconds (Est.)

Top Speed

175 mph (Est.)


Prices

Prices for the new Holden VF Commodore SS V will be announced closer to its launch date.

Competitors

Finding a sports sedan model on the market is not that difficult, but considering the Holden VF Commodore SS V is a model specially developed for the Australian market we will stick to that.

Ford Boss 335 GT

Boss 335 GT is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged all-aluminum V8 engine that produces a total of 450 horsepower and a peak torque of 420 pound-feet. The engine is mated to a TR6060 six-speed manual transmission. On the Australian market, the 335 GT is priced at AUD$70,000 (roughly $72,300 at the current exchange rates).

Conclusion

While the new Holden VF Commodore SS V is a pretty impressive car, we are still waiting to see the new Chevrolet SS. Still, the Holden version is an equally impressive sports sedan and we are pretty sure it will enjoy huge success.