SEMA 07: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo

[Delta2.2]

this is the real turbo cobalt.
"These guys say there is a Lnf under the hood and I believe them they write the calibration for them"

PROOF CLICK LINK. http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=82181 MODS DONT TAKE OFF.





next to a hhr what appears to be a turbo cobalt



and to enhance the grill that i am stating is different. just look





this is not the turbo cobalt. this is the supercharged with accessories rims. note that there isnt a mesh grill either. beware u are decieved by this
NOT SEMA: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo



notice the grill***




what no badges on the backend ????


however this information is correct.

• 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
• On sale: second quarter of 2008

TURBOCHARGED CHEVROLET COBALT SS GIVES A BOOST OF FUN TO THE COMPACT SEGMENT

LAS VEGAS – Celebrating the performance community that comprises SEMA, Chevrolet used the annual convention of all things high-performance to announce the 2008 Cobalt SS coupe. True to its legendary moniker, the Cobalt SS delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features – along with an undeniably fun and youthful character.

Developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD) and powered by a 260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine, the Cobalt SS delivers 55 horses (41 kW) more than the previous Cobalt SS Supercharged, and its driving experience was validated on racetracks throughout North America and Europe, including Germany’s legendary Nürburgring circuit.

“The Cobalt SS is the very essence of Chevrolet’s fun spirit and serious performance,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “The horsepower will put a permanent smile on your face and you’ll find yourself wanting to turn around and zip through your favorite stretch of twisty roads again.”
The Cobalt SS coupe arrives in dealerships in the second quarter of 2008. A Cobalt SS sedan, with all of the same high-performance features of the coupe, follows a couple of months later.

Maximum performance – on the street or track

The Cobalt SS was developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of engineers and designers dedicated to crafting high-performance vehicles. It features powertrain and chassis enhancements that are similar to the new HHR SS, but with larger Brembo brakes, a slightly “taller” final-drive ratio and other variances that emphasize the Cobalt SS’s pure performance ethic, as well as maximize its competitiveness on the track.
Engineered to offer more than merely a turbocharged rush of power, an all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed and includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning – all designed to complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track. The unique “no-lift shift” feature enables manual-transmission-equipped models to achieve the best acceleration time via an algorithm in the engine controller.

Ensuring the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners are four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented fixed-caliper design, which resist fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Along with these high-performance attributes, the Cobalt SS comes standard with a host of safety features, including the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and side-impact air bags.
With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the manual transmission’s “no-lift shift” feature – and a sports car-like maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record while circulating the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.

Unmistakable style

The Cobalt SS is distinguished on the exterior with several unique features, including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated projector-beam fog lamps. The new fascia’s grille and the Cobalt’s upper grille sport a new, SS-specific diamond-mesh appearance.

SS-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides, while a standard deck lid spoiler adds the requisite sporty touch to the rear of the car. The standard spoiler can be replaced with an optional high wing-style aero enhancement that gives the Cobalt SS the look of a racecar. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip exhaust outlet.

Large, five-spoke 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard and are tailored with the specific body enhancements to give the Cobalt SS a lower, performance-oriented stance – while also showing off the large Brembo front brake calipers. They’re mounted on 225/40-series summer tires. Likewise, the available exterior colors enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle. They include Victory Red, Black, Ultra Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue, Rally Yellow, Sport Red Tintcoat and White.

Like the exterior, the interior is unique to the Cobalt SS, including SS-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge and a new shifter arrangement. Three interior color combinations are available: Ebony, Light Grey and Victory Red.

[CobaltSScrazy]

YES! THATS MORE SO what we saw in the 3 cobalt pic a few months ago that was posted in my thread.

So basically new mesh grille, new transmission arrangment, Turbo HHR SS seats, corporate radio, steering wheel w/ SS badging, and those rims! disappointed the concept malibu based split front grille wasn't instituted, this cobalt still looks hott as all get out!

price it at 22k and I'm there! Already spoke to the rents and they're on board with it, so yes VERY glad i didn't get that 'leftover' LSJ balt this summer and waited patiently for this LNF Cobalt SS to come to fruition. plus i'll be able to afford it ALOT more easily which was the financially prudent and reasonable thing to do.

CobaltSScrazy

[06G5GT]

i think that car looks soo much better with those sexxxxy rims! i think silver will be the color it looks best in it compliments the rims soo much. and im with u sscrazy if its around 22k im in! but if i were to guess a price i would say closer to 25k

[CobaltSScrazy]

Originally Posted by 06G5GT

i think that car looks soo much better with those sexxxxy rims! i think silver will be the color it looks best in it compliments the rims soo much. and im with u sscrazy if its around 22k im in! but if i were to guess a price i would say closer to 25k

well family gets GMS and can pep out their vehicles so if it MSRP's for 25-26k w/ LSD and sunroof thats ok. I just want final cost to be 22k for me. ~380$/month I'm thinking?

CobaltSScrazy

[06G5GT]

Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

well family gets GMS and can pep out their vehicles so if it MSRP's for 25-26k w/ LSD and sunroof thats ok. I just want final cost to be 22k for me. ~380$/month I'm thinking?

CobaltSScrazy

380 sounds about right. i bet gm will jack the price of the first batch then lower it soon after

[HoosierRon]

WTF are those pinheads doing standing in front of the car?!? Move your sorry white hairy asses out of the way!

[06G5GT]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

WTF are those pinheads doing standing in front of the car?!? Move your sorry white hairy asses out of the way!

PREACH ON BROTHA!

[Phoenix]

Rims look great, car looks good overall. Should be fun to drive.

[CobaltSScrazy]

i mean i'd like a lower price more like 320, i think thats liveable...but whatever it takes! Maybe different HVAC's?

I just hope this competition/track/street mode thing doesn't limit launching power to 83% like it does in solstice gxp/sky rl

hopefully someone has a heads up on that?

CobaltSScrazy-can'twaittobuymyturbo!

[ChevyRules]

Run Away! It's The Huge Wing! Ahhhhh!

[06G5GT]

Originally Posted by ChevyRules

Run Away! It's The Huge Wing! Ahhhhh!

dont let the park bench intimidate u lol

[CheetahDC]

I've seen the pics over at Autoblog. I'm thankful they got rid of the rediculously huge rear wing, and they're also offering the same package in a sedan? Good news!

[BigAls87Z28]

Ridculously huge wing is still there!! YES!
The other wing on lesser Cobalts is seriously an eyesore on the Cobalt.

[tosil]

Loving it, loving it..... but, I have not found any info stating we are getting a turbo sedan, and the artical keeps refering to the "STANDARD" manual transmission. Is an automatic going to be available but with less power like the HHR SS?

[Gm786]

An 08 Chevy Cobalt SS turbo with 260 HP! Sounds awsome to me. I gotta say that those new rims are looking sweet on the new Chevy Cobalt SS. Lets see..... 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. Now that's blazing fast for a Cobalt SS. I also like the fact that GM had the suspension system tuned on the Nürburgring ring. The Cobalt SS should have very sporty and very well balanced handling. It should be a joy to drive.