VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo

ProjectRS · 03-24-2008, 10:48 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=el8_PMf0Zak
Bouncing of the reduced rev at 5100 RPM in the launch control mode.

Took this video when we got to play with the new 08 SS earlier this month. See original thread here.
Enjoy

ARCANGEL · 03-24-2008, 11:17 PM

preeeettttty sweeeet

ProjectRS · 03-25-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

preeeettttty sweeeet

Thank you

salbracht · 03-25-2008, 10:09 PM

This is the 260 horse turbo ecotech, right?

I know it's not fair to compare a V8 to an I4, but comparing that launch to a LT1 Camaro (275 horse) and watching the torque and wheel spin involved ... and I'll say give me the V8 anyday. Also got 28 mpg highway.

Don't mis-understand ... I'm not trash talking. I just think it's sad that we're getting so excited about a I4 that puts out less HP and also get's worse gas mileage.

**BigAls87Z28** · 03-26-2008, 09:39 AM

Well, I think that we are also comparing real world gas milage vs EPA numbers. I belive that if you take the LT1 Fbody EPA numbers, convert them to current standards, you will see that the Cobalt SS will have a better numbers. Now, if you keep your Camaro in 6th, on highway speeds, Im sure that it would be easy to get 30mpg. BUT, if you were to drive agressivly every day, Im sure that number would dip into the teens.
Id say same with the Cobalt SS. Daily Driver duties will probably net it 30mpg.

Buick61 · 03-26-2008, 09:48 AM

Black smoke? Popping/death sounds? Not good.

Jamo · 04-02-2008, 03:19 PM

I'm not that impressed. I guess I'm more of a V8 guy, after all.

solman98 · 04-02-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by salbracht

This is the 260 horse turbo ecotech, right?

I know it's not fair to compare a V8 to an I4, but comparing that launch to a LT1 Camaro (275 horse) and watching the torque and wheel spin involved ... and I'll say give me the V8 anyday. Also got 28 mpg highway.

Don't mis-understand ... I'm not trash talking. I just think it's sad that we're getting so excited about a I4 that puts out less HP and also get's worse gas mileage.

Then lets be fair the 3rd gens only got that mileage if they were babied on the interstate. Day to day driving, the Cobalt will get much better mileage with the same type of driving.

But, I was not impressed with those launches in the video. They just looked weak.

2000_V6 · 04-02-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by solman98

Then lets be fair the 3rd gens only got that mileage if they were babied on the interstate. Day to day driving, the Cobalt will get much better mileage with the same type of driving.

But, I was not impressed with those launches in the video. They just looked weak.

But, the LT1 was available from 93-97 in the F-bodies, and 92-96 in the Vette. They weren't ever in 3rd gen models (unless somebody did a swap)

Xtreme08 · 04-03-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamo

I'm not that impressed. I guess I'm more of a V8 guy, after all.

I was thinking the same thing. The car seemed to fall on its face even when launched control was used and it truly didn't seem that impressive. Maybe it was just the video but it didn't seem all that quick.

CobaltChick07 · 04-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Niceeeeeeeeeee! holla!
<3 cobalts =)

ProjectRS · 04-11-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Buick61

Black smoke? Popping/death sounds? Not good.

this is normal on forced induction Cobalts. The SS/SC does it as well

Koasterking · 04-11-2008, 06:11 PM

hehehe, the car let out a little fart 15 seconds into the video

Other than that, nice car, exhuast sounds goood, except for the one part.

Anyway, how well built are these turbo engines? Has anyone reported any problems or part fatigue in these engines?

03-24-2008, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ProjectRS 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 725	VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo http://youtube.com/watch?v=el8_PMf0Zak Bouncing of the reduced rev at 5100 RPM in the launch control mode. Took this video when we got to play with the new 08 SS earlier this month. See original thread here. Enjoy __________________

03-24-2008, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
ARCANGEL 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manalapan N.J. Posts: 2,822	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo preeeettttty sweeeet __________________ I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.

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salbracht 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 827	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo This is the 260 horse turbo ecotech, right? I know it's not fair to compare a V8 to an I4, but comparing that launch to a LT1 Camaro (275 horse) and watching the torque and wheel spin involved ... and I'll say give me the V8 anyday. Also got 28 mpg highway. Don't mis-understand ... I'm not trash talking. I just think it's sad that we're getting so excited about a I4 that puts out less HP and also get's worse gas mileage.

03-26-2008, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,597	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo Well, I think that we are also comparing real world gas milage vs EPA numbers. I belive that if you take the LT1 Fbody EPA numbers, convert them to current standards, you will see that the Cobalt SS will have a better numbers. Now, if you keep your Camaro in 6th, on highway speeds, Im sure that it would be easy to get 30mpg. BUT, if you were to drive agressivly every day, Im sure that number would dip into the teens. Id say same with the Cobalt SS. Daily Driver duties will probably net it 30mpg. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

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04-02-2008, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamo 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 93	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo I'm not that impressed. I guess I'm more of a V8 guy, after all.

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CobaltChick07 Walking Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey Drives: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe- Black- Siitin on 1 Posts: 2	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo Niceeeeeeeeeee! holla! <3 cobalts =) __________________ Got Ecotec? 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe 17" Polished American racing rims

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Koasterking 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,899	Re: VIDEO: 08 Cobalt SS Turbo Launch Control Demo hehehe, the car let out a little fart 15 seconds into the video Other than that, nice car, exhuast sounds goood, except for the one part. Anyway, how well built are these turbo engines? Has anyone reported any problems or part fatigue in these engines? __________________ I don't go fishing, I go fish sticking. How do you think we get the fish sticks?

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