Chevrolet Cobalt SS
| Chevrolet Cobalt SS | |
|---|---|
SS Turbocharged (left) and Supercharged (right) coupes
|
|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Model years | 2005–2010 |
| Assembly | Lordstown, Ohio, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport compact |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | GM Delta platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L I4 SC LSJ 205 hp (153 kW) 2.0 L I4 Turbo LNF 260 hp (194 kW) 2.4 L I4 LE5 171 hp (128 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed Saab F35 manual 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 4-speed 4T45 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 2,815 lb–3,001 lb (1,277 kg–1,361 kg) |
The Chevrolet Cobalt SS comprises three sport compact versions of the Chevrolet Cobalt that were built on the General Motors Delta platform at Lordstown Assembly in Ohio, United States. The three versions included two forced induction inline‑four Ecotec engines and a third naturally aspirated engine that was later called the Cobalt Sport. SS is an abbreviation of Super Sport, a moniker used by Chevrolet to denote high performance upgrades for the vehicle that meet certain criteria.
The Cobalt SS was GM's first foray into the tuner market, launching with a 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) supercharged 2.0 L engine in late 2004 as a 2005 model, paired with the F35 manual transmission of Opel. The following year, a naturally aspirated 1SS model equipped with GM's new 2.4 L,171 hp (128 kW; 173 PS) engine was added; it had both automatic and manual transmission options. Production of the supercharged version continued until 2007 when it was replaced by a more economical turbocharged 2.0 L engine producing 260 hp (194 kW; 264 PS) that launched in the second quarter of 2008 (See timeline).
The Cobalt SS received generally positive reviews, particularly the turbocharged version. In a 2013 review, journalist Patrick George called it the best compact car ever made by General Motors, and a potential "future classic". At first release in 2004, the car was praised for its performance but drew criticism for its interior quality and exterior styling, both described as too reminiscent of its predecessor the Cavalier. Reports surfaced in May 2009 that General Motors planned to eliminate the Cobalt SS as early as December 2009, but they proved to be untrue. Production continued, but ordering options for late 2010 models were limited and production of all Cobalts ended in June 2010. The car has been replaced by the Cruze, but as of 2016, a high performance version to directly replace the Cobalt SS has not yet been announced, nor any possible powertrains.
...
Wikipedia