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SS coupe and sedan models with 171-hp (128 kw)* 2.4L Ecotec VVT 4-cyl., 17-in. wheels, FE3 performance suspension, unique exterior and interior appointments

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Model lineup includes LS coupe and sedan, LT coupe and sedan, LTZ sedan, SS coupe and sedan and SS Supercharged coupe

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Two new colors: Majestic Amethyst and Laser Blue (replaces Arrival Blue – late availability)

Engines

Transmissions

Ecotec 2.2L

I-4

Ecotec 2.4L VVT I-4

Ecotec 2.0L SC

5-speed manual

4-speed automatic

Cobalt LS

coupe & sedan

s

–

–

s

o

Cobalt LT

coupe & sedan

s

–

–

s

o

Cobalt LTZ sedan

s

–

–

s

o

Cobalt SS

coupe & sedan

–

s

–

s

o

Cobalt SS Supercharged

coupe

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–

s

s

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Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

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Models:

LS coupe and sedan

LT coupe and sedan

LTZ sedan

SS coupe and sedan

SS Supercharged - coupe only

Body style / driveline:

5-passenger sedan and coupe, unitized frame, front engine, front-wheel drive

Construction:

2-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof)

EPA vehicle class:

compact car

Manufacturing location:

Lordstown , Ohio

Key competitors:

Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3

Ecotec 2.2L (L61)

Ecotec 2.4L VVT (LE5)

Ecotec 2.0L SC (LSJ)

Application:

std on LS, LT and LTZ

std on Cobalt SS

std on SS Supercharged

Type:

2.2L DOHC I-4

2.4L DOHC VVT I-4

2.0L DOHC SC I-4

Displacement (cu in / cc):

134 / 2189

145 / 2384

122 / 1998

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.39 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.6

3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98

3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86

Block material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder

overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing

overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

electronic direct

electronic direct, coil-on-plug

electronic direct

Fuel delivery:

sequential multi-port fuel injection with electronic throttle control

sequential multi-port fuel injection with high-flow injectors and electronic throttle control

sequential multi-port fuel injection with high-flow injectors and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:

10:1

10.4:1

9.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

145 / 108 @ 5600

171 / 128 @ 6200*

205 / 152 @ 5600

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

155 / 210 @ 4000

163 / 221 @ 5000*

200 / 230 @ 4400

Recommended fuel:

regular unleaded

premium recommended but not required

premium recommended but not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6500

6750

6450

Exhaust system:

stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24X ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O 2 sensor

close-coupled catalytic converters; High Resolution 58X ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O 2 sensor

close-coupled catalytic converters; High Resolution 58X ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O 2 sensor

Estimated fuel economy

(mpg city / hwy):

manual: 25 / 34

automatic: 24 / 32

manual: TBD

automatic: TBD

manual: 23 / 29

Type:

F23 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive (LS, LT, LTZ, SS)

4T45-E 4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive (LS, LT, LTZ, SS)

F35 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive (SS Supercharged)

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.58

2.95

3.38

Second:

2.02

1.62

1.76

Third:

1.35

1.00

1.18

Fourth:

0.98

0.68

0.89

Fifth:

0.69

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0.70

Reverse:

3.31

2.14

3.17

Final drive ratio:

3.84:1

3.63:1

4.05:1

Front:

independent strut-type suspension with stabilizer bar

Rear:

semi-independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar

Steering type:

electric, speed-sensitive, variable-assist rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

16.63:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.6 (LS, LT, LTZ and SS); 3.38 (SS Supercharged)

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

37.4 / 11.4 (LS, LT, LTZ and SS); 40.7 / 12.4 (SS Supercharged)

Type:

power-assisted front disc, rear drum (LS, LT and LTZ); power-assisted 4-wheel discs (SS and SS Supercharged)

Front rotor (diameter x thickness, in / mm):

LS, LT and LTZ: 10.7 x .94 / 256 x 24; vented discs

SS and SS Supercharged: 11.6 x 1.02 / 295 x 26; vented discs

Rear rotor (diameter x thickness in / mm):

LS, LT and LTZ: 0.5 / 12; drums

SS and SS Supercharged : 10.6 x .55 / 270 x 14; solid discs

Front total swept area (sq in / sq cm):

LS, LT and LTZ: 47 / 303.17

SS and SS Supercharged: 63.9 / 408.3

Rear total swept area (sq in / sq cm):

LS, LT and LTZ: 45.2 / 292.07

SS and SS Supercharged: 43.48 / 280.55

Wheel size and type:

LS: 15 x 6-inch

LT: 15 x 6-inch

LTZ: 16 x 6-inch

SS: 17 x 7-inch

SS Supercharged: 18 x 7-inch

Tires:

LS: P195/60R15 touring

LT: P195/60R15 touring

LTZ: P205/55R16 touring

SS: P205/50R17 performance

SS Supercharged: P215/45ZR18 performance, W-rated

Exterior

Sedan

Coupe

Wheelbase (in / mm):

103.3 / 2624

103.3 / 2624

Overall length (in / mm):

180.5 / 4584

180.3 / 4580

Overall width (in / mm):

67.9 / 1725

67.9 / 1725

Overall height (in / mm):

57.1 / 1450

55.7 / 1415.4

Track (in / mm):

front: 58.7 / 1492

rear: 58.1 / 1476

front: 57.1 / 1449.7

rear: 58.1 / 1476

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

5.36 / 136.2

5.36 / 136.2

Curb weight (lb / kg):

LS: 2780 / 1261

LT: 2793 / 1267

LTZ: 2905 / 1318

SS: 2871 / 1302

LS: 2730 / 1239

LT: 2742 / 1244

SS: 2815 / 1277

SS Supercharged: 2925 / 1327

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

59 / 41

60 / 40

Interior

Sedan

Coupe

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Seating capacity:

2

3

2

3

Headroom (in / mm):

38.5 / 979

37.7 / 958.4

38.7 / 984

35.7 / 905.7

Legroom (in / mm):

41.8 / 1062.7

33.7 / 852.6

42 / 1066.5

32.2 / 817.5

Shoulder room (in / mm):

53 / 1345.8

51.4 / 1305.4