Officially Official: 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo with 260 HP bows at SEMA - Autoblog

Long read but well worth it. It set a new record at the track and can turn the 1/4 in 14.1.

Some key features:

* 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
FE5 sport suspension
* Standard F35 five-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
* Quicker-ratio steering
* Brembo fixed-caliper front disc brakes
* Vented rear disc brakes
* Eighteen-inch wheels and performance tires
* Driver Information Center "Competition" mode with launch control function
* Available limited-slip differential
* Steel crankshaft
* Forged connecting rods
* Oil-spray piston cooling
* 9.2:1 compression ratio
* Aluminum cylinder head with stainless steel intake valves and sodium-filled exhaust valves
* High-pressure engine-driven fuel pump
* Mobil 1 synthetic oil
* No-lift shift

 

sounds pretty cool, whats the price on it??

 

Dont know yet.

 

If you know anything about cars, youll also be impressed with the 2.1 HP/ Cu In. The all mighty LS1 only puts out .895 HP/ Cu In.

 

Build an LS1 around a turbocharged application, then let's do a comparison. Still sounds like a fun car though.

 

wow that sounds sick! im glad they put a new tranny in it cuz those cavies and cobalt trannys were fucking garbage

 

My Turboed LS1 put out right at 600.... Thats 1.729. I have dyno sheets to backup. This is also a stock car from the factory. You have to build a 730 HP LS1 but then you could buy a new car with what it would cost. Been there, done that.

 

and will someone fix my title please.. lol

 

Only issue I have is the FWD.

What was the trap speed for the 14.1?.. i am thinking it has to be 98-102 ish ?

 

As if all the Colbalt owners weren't bad enough as it is reving the shit out of their car so you can here the medoric attempt at a whine from the blower....And now they're getting blow off valves......