hmm if they get the engine to fit and it is the same engine as the solstice does this mean *gasp* rwd cobalt? (of course even i doubt my own statement)

 

^^^ Same here. I don't see why anybody would buy a 260 horse Cobalt for 23-26k (assumming a bit of a price increase) when they can have a Z28 Camaro that is pushing 300-350 hourses + RWD, which is going to start at an estimated 27/28k....it just doesn't make sence to me unless they greatly reduce the price of the Cobalt.

 

or even AWD Cobalt?!?!!! one can dream.

and ditto on (of course even i doubt my own statement).

 

You really think GM wouldn't update the drivetrain by 2008/09? Not exactly an unusual occurence in the automotive industry.

Look for the new 6-spd auto transmission to hopefully make its debut.

 

Technically they updated the drivetrain in '06 by adding the 2.4, and they may do further tweaks, but I just don't see them replacing the sc with a turbo. 6-speed auto would be nice, but it likely won't get to the Cobalt until it's available across the line. That type of stuff genereally will filter from the top down, so wait till it's on Impala, Monte, Malibu, then maybe Cobalt.

 

A Camaro maybe, but most definitely not a camero!

I planned on holding out for the 5th gen F-body but couldn't wait til 2008, happy with the SS/SC for now.

 

F*** all this crap. I'm gonna get me a HEMI Challenger! Now that is one sweet looking ride!

 

If only they would put that engine in something weighing less than 2 tons...but I hear the Challenger has a stick option. That's a step in the right direction.

 

If the artical is true it is probably the same engine that is going in the Solstice GXP/ Sky Redline. A turbo 2.0 Ecotech , w/vvt and direct injection, rated at . . . 260hp, I like that setup over whats offered right now. It is also the same engine that was in the Opel Speedster turbo, a mid-engine set up. Its been around. Got to remember Dodge just annunced the SRT4 Caliber 300HP turbo'd DOHC 2.4L FWD. Just so long as it didn't overlap into the Camaro's I don't see why not.

 

turbo=higher insurance
260hp, il be over that by then and happy, to each there own, where i live all i hear are blow off valves, annoyin as hell, i like the whine, still gotta see it to believe it though.

 

That engine is transversely mounted so how would you wanna mount that in a cobalt?

 

I just heard from a good source that knows a guy that knew a dude who's dog's went to obedience school together and he said that the 2010 Cobalt SS will have a warp core drive and a flux capacitor all wheel drive, rear wheel drive and front wheel drive via wheel locks and heads up display and optional rocket boosters. Aftermarket parts will include a Turbo to Supercharger swap as well.

 

The Cobalt's the one that's actually transversely mounted, but I get what you're saying. It's a completely different arrangement in the Solstice than the Cobalt...

 

just testing my signature

 

I heard that all cars are going to be oreo cookie powered by the end of the decade. Then on Friday nights when you head to the track just stuff some twinkies in the tank for extra power!

 

They are making an SS vette though. It's been in the works for a while now. Should have over 650 hp or so.

I can also see GM making the change to the turbo setup because of how much more power can be had. It's also much easier to add more power to a turbo car than a s/c car and i think GM might be making the change the tuner market. Which is nice to see an automotive company do. Also the next Cobalt SS also needs to be rwd or at least awd. No more of this fwd bullshit.

 

Solstice has the 2.4 and so does the Cobalt SS na so i woulnd't see why it being transversely mounted in the Cobalt would be a problem. I don't see gm putting in the less advanced and less powerfull boosted 4 cylinder when the competition is stepping up there game. Also keeping two forced induction 4 cylinders is pointless especially when the 2.0T is a much more advanced motor then the LSJ's. Hopefully Gm takes into consideration of the new Camero's price tag when they are pricing it.

 

Why not just twincharge what you have now and have the best of both worlds?? !! I know i would in a heartbeat if i had the money, patience, and skills.

 

Some high-tech guys at GM with spare time and money are making one...just one so far. It definitely has not been green-flagged for production yet, and I highly doubt it will be. Nonetheless, I woudn't be surprised to see it at some car shows on next year's circuit as a concept, to show off GM's advancements in tech and what not.

 

sweet hopefully ill be able to afford it by then

 

I also noticed that paragraph mentioned an HHR SS....GM is just digging itself further down the toilet bowl.

Next will be the Aveo SS/SC.

 

260 HP turbo cobalt.....I don't really think it'll stomp an ss/sc, here's why. Even this early in the game, people can already achieve 250-260 HP with a Stage 2, intake, manifold and exhaust setup on their ss/sc, that puts us equal to the turbo cobalt already. Imagine how big the aftermarket, and how much more we will be able to add to our sc's over the next year and a half, whereas the turbo cobalt would be just like the 05 sc, brand new and small in the aftermarket field.

 

Chevy is comming out with a new model for 2009 called the Cobalier.

 

more like ss\tc lol

 

Dont expect the full 260 hp . The engine itself would be the same Solstice/Sky , and the intercooler would work , but all the plumbing would be FWD specific .

To the comment about the lack of a 2008 Redline . Think again , in a nice way The Opel Astra ( same platform as our Cobalt in Europe) has officially been confirmed as the Ion's replacement . Its supposed to be in showrooms fall 2007 . The VXR version which is already turbocharged and already has a 6-speed manual would be your Redline . Though it will not have the same powertrain as it does now , which is still a family 1 2.0 turbocharged eco . Dig into the Astra VXR's aftermarket in the UK . 285 wp with a downpipe and a pcm tune Its a very good thing for us this car is coming here , we should also benefit from the Astra's better handling ....on every model .

Tofu - Chrysler sells alot of PTturbo's , why give them all that . I guess a HHR-t woulda been more proper than slapping a SS badge on it though .