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The VE Commodore SS Sportwagon. Harness its power. Unleash its potential. With 270kW of eight cylinder exhilaration under the bonnet, the signature SS cockpit before you and the open road ahead, you have only one choice – go for it. From its menacing front end to the tip of its dual chrome pipes, the SS Sportwagon is a model of motorsport-inspired perfection.
| Engine | 6.0L Generation 4 Alloy V8 engine |
| Capacity (cc) | 5967 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Power (ECE,kW) | 270kW @5700rpm |
| Torque (ECE, Nm) | 530Nm @4400rpm |
| Recommended petrol | 91 RON ULP |
| Fuel economy (L/100km) | 14.4 Manual / 13.8 Automatic |
| Petrol tank (L) | 73 |
| Transmission type | 6 speed manual transmission or optional 6 speed automatic |
| Gear ratios | Man/Auto |
| 1st | 3.01 / 4.03 |
| 2nd | 2.07 / 2.36 |
| 3rd | 1.43 / 1.53 |
| 4th | 1.00 / 1.15 |
| 5th | 0.84 / 0.85 |
| 6th | 0.57 / 0.67 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 / 2.92 |
| Overall length (mm) | 4896 |
| Overall width (exluding mirrors) | 1899 |
| Overall height | 1471 |
| Ground clearance | 110 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2915 |
| Turning circle (kerb to kerb, m) | 11.4 |
| Front track (mm) | 1592 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1608 |
| Kerb weight (Est.kg) | 1857 Manual / 1875 Automatic |
| Towing (kg) | Maximum towing: 2100 |
| Brakes | Four wheel disc. Ventilated discs - front & rear Twin piston alloy front caliper, single piston rear caliper. |
| Tyres | 18" x 8" alloy wheels. 245/45 R18 96V tyres (4) |
| Front suspension | Direct acting stabiliser bar. Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS). Coil spring. Stabiliser bar. |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) incorporating: | Standard |
| - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
| - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| - Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) | |
| - Traction Control System (TCS) | |
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
| Linear Control Suspension | Standard |
| Sports suspension, Sports tuned spring and damper. Reduced ride height (available only with Limited Slip Differential) | |
| Dual-stage front airbags for driver and front passenger, side impact | Standard |
| airbags for driver and front passenger and side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Front lap/sash seatbelts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pretensioners | Standard |
| Rear seat child restraint anchor point (3) | Standard |
| 6 disc in-dash CD player. MP3 compatible | Standard |
| 7 speakers. Total 80 watts | Standard |
| Speed dependent volume control | Standard |
| Steering wheel height and reach adjust | Standard |
| Leather wrap steering wheel | Standard |
| Multifunction steering wheel, featuring illuminated controls for: | Standard |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Bluetooth* for compatible mobile phones (where fitted) | |
| - Satellite navagation; Tuen-by-turn (where fitted) | |
| Multifunction driver display, featuring: | Standard |
| - Trip computer information | |
| - Sound system information | |
| Priority key. Stores settings for: | Standard |
| - Climate control (where fitted0 | |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Speed alert | |
| - Headlamp and interior lighting time delay options | |
| Front fog lamps | Standard |
| Quad exhaust outlets | Standard |
| Sports body kit | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Rear Park Assist | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Power exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Road speed dependent variable intermittent wipers | Standard |
| Automatic headlamp mode. Switches on at twilight or low light | Standard |
| Bluetooth for compatible mobile phones | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| 4-way electric adjustment of driver's seat | Standard |
| Sports front seats | Standard |
| Adjustable driver's seat lumbar support | Standard |
| Adjustable front passenger's seat lumbar support | Standard |
| Rear seats fold flat | Standard |
| Remote control priority key: | Standard |
| - Operates central locking | |
| - Operates interior lighting. Time delay on entry | |
| - Automatic illumination when engine turned off | |
| - Operates exterior lamps | |
| - Enables/disables alarm system | |
| - Unlocks tailgate | |
| Horn sounds if either front door is ajar when remote locking | Standard |
| Sound system operates only in original vehicle | Standard |
| 60:40 split fold rear seats | Standard |
| Twin cup holders in centre console | Standard |
| Centre console storage compartment with armrest lid | Standard |
| Auxiliary power socket in console and rear cargo area | Standard |
| Shopping bag hooks in rear cargo area (2) | Standard |
| D-ring tie-down points (4) | Standard |
| Sunglasses holder | Standard |
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