08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion Discuss the 2008 - 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged. On sale since the second quarter of 2008.

Cobalt SS > NSX, M3?

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Cobalt SS > NSX, M3?

This is all old hat by now I know, but I thought people would like to see these articles nonetheless. Be warned though, that the 0-6mag.com site has a habit of sucking on CPUs like a zombie.

Cobalt SS > NSX, M3?

Check out what 0-60 mag has to say about our favourite car and it's Nordschleife run:

http://www.0-60mag.com/online/?p=2984

Originally Posted by 0-60 Magazine
We unfairly mocked the Cobalt as a “Slowbalt”. Hey, it’s the loving yet self deprecating name some owners give their car. Just watch this.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Specs
* 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
* Nürburgring-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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urwJVnWHjiI
And:

http://www.0-60mag.com/online/?p=2954

Not so Slowbalt

The Cobalt SS goes turbo for 2008 with 260hp Ecotec.

The Chevy Slowbalt Cobalt SS though an admirable performer, somehow fell in the cracks (save for dragstrips and WTCC) after its notable “Corvette’s little brother” tv ad campaign. So for 2008, GM will stick the mighty 2.0L direct-injected, turbo and intercooled motor found in the Solstice GXP, Sky Redline and soon-to-be released HHR SS. Stay tuned for more info!

(Source: GM via Autoblog)
And for those who can't get enough LNF:

http://www.0-60mag.com/online/?p=2264

“…goes like hell.”

So Says “Maximum” Bob Lutz

Chevrolet has just released information and pictures for their HHR SS model, and according to Bob Lutz, “when necessary [the HHR SS] …goes like hell.”. Works for us.

Power comes thanks to the General’s turbocharged 2.0L ecotec lump that is also be found in the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline. As evidenced in this video, suspension tuning was done over at the N’ring, and with a manual transmission, the HHR SS appears to be a fairly competent package. Also included with the SS trim, is an A-pillar boost gauge. Nice. The looks aren’t too shabby either, with SS specific body-styling and interior treatments. The car truck retro-inspired vehicle is slated to hit showroom floors by the fall.

Hat tip to Jalopnik.
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