2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Specifications
Engine
Type: Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement cu in (cc): 122 (1998)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 260(194) / 5300
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 260(353) / 2000
Redline at RPM: 6300
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R: 225/40 ZR18
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 180.5 × 67.9 × 55.7
Weight lb (kg): 2975 (1349)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 5.7
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.


Base Price: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS - n.a. (last update: 11/5/2007)

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Turbocharger Gives the Cobalt SS a Boost

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 turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine, the Cobalt SS delivers 55 horses more than the previous Cobalt SS Supercharged, and its driving experience was validated on racetracks throughout North America and Europe, including Germany’s legendary Nürburgring circuit.

“The Cobalt SS is the very essence of Chevrolet’s fun spirit and serious performance,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “The horsepower will put a permanent smile on your face and you’ll find yourself wanting to turn around and zip through your favorite stretch of twisty roads again.”

Maximum Performance

The Cobalt SS 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 SS’s 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.

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.

With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the manual transmission’s “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 Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.