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PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COCKPIT HIGHLIGHTS THE ’08 COBALT SS
INTERIOR
DETROIT – Every driver’s element – from the highly bolstered seats to the A-pillarmounted
boost gauge – is designed to match the performance capability delivered by
the 2008 Cobalt SS’s 260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged engine and FE5 sport
suspension deliver. In short, the cabin delivers maximum functionality and driver
satisfaction.
The features that make up the Cobalt SS’s driver-focused interior include:
Sport seats: The Cobalt SS’s seats don’t just look sporty; modified seatback bolsters
and “winged” bottom-cushion bolsters provide excellent support during spirited driving.
The seat features contemporary, mesh-style impression cloth coverings with suede-like
UltraLux inserts in the center section for additional grip. “SS” logos are embroidered on
the front seats.
Contrasting interior colors, including Ebony, Victory Red and Light Gray, contribute to
the sporty look and are offered in SS-only combinations. Color-matched door panel
inserts complete the theme. The rear seat is trimmed to match the front seats and
features enhanced bolster styling to also match the front seats.
Shifter: Compared with other Cobalt models equipped with a manual transmission, the
SS features a shifter that has shorter throws between gears and a more precise feel.
No-lift shift: An algorithm in the engine’s controller allows upshifts to be performed very
quickly without lifting the throttle.
Steering: The Cobalt SS has a quicker-acting, more precise steering system consisting
of a modified steering knuckle and a new steering gear (14.8:1 ratio).
160-mph speedometer: A unique instrument panel gauge cluster is standard; it
includes a 160-mph readout (255 km/h) illustrated with large, easy-to-view graphics.
A-pillar gauge: In what is now a signature feature of Chevy models with the
turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec, the Cobalt SS comes with a standard A-pillar-mounted turbo
boost gauge.
Driver Information Center: The standard Driver Information Center located in the
gauge cluster allows the driver to display vehicle performance data, such as tire
pressure, fuel economy and several SS-specific features, including a “Competitive”
mode. The Competitive mode is designed for closed-course performance driving and
adjusts chassis controls (including turning off traction control) in controlled driving
conditions. A launch control function is part of the Competitive mode and enables
consistent acceleration performance.
Additional changes: SS-specific satin nickel trim accents the cabin, enhancing the
distinctive and performance-oriented theme of the SS’s driver environment.

 

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i wonder if the steering knuckles are the GMPP ones?