2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo
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Engine |
2 liter Ecotec inline-4 |
Weight |
2975 lbs | ||
Aspiration |
turbocharger & intercooler |
Torque |
260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | ||
HP |
260 hp @ 5300 rpm |
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HP/Liter |
130 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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(from General Motors Press Release) 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT ss FAST FACTS
Engineered and developed by GM Performance Division
2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and intercooled engine with 260 horsepower (194 kW)
GM Powertrain Sweden five-speed transmission with short-throw shifter
Nrburgring-tuned FE5 Sport suspension delivers 0.9 g grip
Brembo fixed-caliper front discs and vented rear disc brakes
ss-specific appearance with unique fascias and rear spoiler including available high wing
18-inch high-polished forged aluminum wheels and Y-rated performance tires
ss-specific interior with new sport seats, A-pillar boost gauge and more
On sale: second quarter of 2008
TURBOCHARGED CHEVROLET COBALT ss
GIVES A BOOST OF FUN
TO THE COMPACT SEGMENT
LAS VEGAS Celebrating
the performance community that comprises SEMA, Chevrolet used the
annual convention of all things high-performance to announce the
2008 Cobalt ss coupe. True to its legendary moniker, the Cobalt ss
delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving
refinement and premium features along with an undeniably fun and
youthful character.
Developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD) and powered by a
260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec
engine, the Cobalt ss delivers 55 horses (41 kW) more than the
previous Cobalt ss Supercharged, and its driving experience was
validated on racetracks throughout North America and Europe,
including Germanys legendary Nrburgring circuit.
The Cobalt ss is the very essence of Chevrolets fun spirit and
serious performance, said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. The
horsepower will put a permanent smile on your face and youll find
yourself wanting to turn around and zip through your favorite
stretch of twisty roads again.
The Cobalt ss coupe arrives in dealerships in the second quarter of
2008. A Cobalt ss sedan, with all of the same high-performance
features of the coupe, follows a couple of months later.
Maximum performance on the street or track
The Cobalt ss was
developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of
engineers and designers dedicated to crafting high-performance
vehicles. It features powertrain and chassis enhancements that are
similar to the new HHR ss, but with larger Brembo brakes, a slightly
taller final-drive ratio and other variances that emphasize the
Cobalt sss pure performance ethic, as well as maximize its
competitiveness on the track.
Engineered to offer more than merely a turbocharged rush of power,
an all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed and includes specific
stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning all designed to
complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate
afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help
maximize performance whether on the street or track. The unique
no-lift shift feature enables manual-transmission-equipped models
to achieve the best acceleration time via an algorithm in the engine
controller.
Ensuring the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners
are four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS. The front brakes are
from Brembo and have a performance-oriented fixed-caliper design,
which resist fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear
discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Along with these
high-performance attributes, the Cobalt ss comes standard with a
host of safety features, including the StabiliTrak electronic
stability control system and side-impact air bags.
With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt ss delivers a quick 0-60 time
of approximately 5.7 seconds thanks to the manual transmissions
no-lift shift feature and a sports car-like maximum lateral grip
of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt ss to set a new class
record while circulating the famed Nrburgring racing circuit,
posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.
Unmistakable style
The Cobalt ss is
distinguished on the exterior with several unique features,
including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated
projector-beam fog lamps. The new fascias grille and the Cobalts
upper grille sport a new, ss-specific diamond-mesh appearance.
ss-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides, while a
standard deck lid spoiler adds the requisite sporty touch to the
rear of the car. The standard spoiler can be replaced with an
optional high wing-style aero enhancement that gives the Cobalt ss
the look of a racecar. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip
exhaust outlet.
Large, five-spoke 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and
performance tires are standard and are tailored with the specific
body enhancements to give the Cobalt ss a lower,
performance-oriented stance while also showing off the large
Brembo front brake calipers. Theyre mounted on 225/40-series summer
tires. Likewise, the available exterior colors enhance the sporty
nature of the vehicle. They include Victory Red, Black, Ultra Silver
Metallic, Imperial Blue, Rally Yellow, Sport Red Tintcoat and White.
Like the exterior, the interior is unique to the Cobalt ss,
including ss-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux
inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost
gauge and a new shifter arrangement. Three interior color
combinations are available: Ebony, Light Grey and Victory Red.