2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive and Review by CobaltSS.net
#351
No V8's . The Alpha is a small RWD chassis that will give Pontiac(tentatively) and Cadillac in the US ...small RWD drive sedans with ecotec and V6 engines . Its also the basis for next gen solstice and sky . Think in between a 1 and 3 series BMW for sizing .
#352
yea i already made an apointment tomorrow at my local chevy dealer..ill be ordering it and probly fully loaded..just frustrated because idk what color to get..ill hope im the only person with one in south texas!!
then maybe when my buddy gets his new camaro that he ordered 3 days ago we can run them..even know we all know whos gonna win that race but why not try right?...
then maybe when my buddy gets his new camaro that he ordered 3 days ago we can run them..even know we all know whos gonna win that race but why not try right?...
#353
what platform is caddy and pontiac using for there new CTS-v and G8 GT sedans then?
#354
Can't wait
I have only had my SS-2 since October of 07 and I am so pissed that I had no clue about the turbo model coming out! I would have just waited and got this better version! Oh well, I guess I will help keep Chevy in business and just go buy another one! Maybe I'll keep the SS-supercharged and have one of each!
#355
hmmm
8cyl in a cobalt? hahaha guess if ya could hook it up in the back...the TC sure seems to have a lot of hype surrounding it..I only hope that it will put down what I'm hearing...260hp...30mpg...rare combo...the first TC hits Coyle lot mid May I believe...def. gonna have to stop by....
#357
what platform is caddy and pontiac using for there new CTS-v and G8 GT sedans then?
#360
Damn, I jsut bought my cobalt SS/NA in October last year. I ahve however been making extra peyments on it... but not enought to buy this thing by next year after tis been out for a year. I'll give it some time and if they introduce a better tranny then what I'm reading about I might have to go look at one.
#361
They have done a bit of work to the new transmission. The clutch is much bigger than the previous SS. It's already the largest possible clutch that can fit inside the vehicle. They even had to downsize the flywheel to make room for the larger clutch. GM did 600 launches on the test car to prove that the car could hold up to the beating.
I don't have one yet, but mine is on order right now. I'm currently deployed to Iraq and I've done my homework.
The new Cobalt has amazing handling. It posted a time at nurbergring that was 16 seconds faster than any car in it's class. It beat out the Porsche 911 by 6 seconds. It truly is a great car.
I don't have one yet, but mine is on order right now. I'm currently deployed to Iraq and I've done my homework.
The new Cobalt has amazing handling. It posted a time at nurbergring that was 16 seconds faster than any car in it's class. It beat out the Porsche 911 by 6 seconds. It truly is a great car.
#362
Took a test drive
Well I went and test drove a black SS turbo Cobalt yesterday and I have to say it was pretty sweet! I liked hearing the turbo lift when letting off the gas in a high rev, how fast it spooled up, and how hard it accelerated! I really wish I could buy it, but with times the way they are now, it probably won't work out. - time will tell
#364
i got to drive one friday and i must say, it doesn't seem any faster than the supercharged model. there is definatly a noticable lag in the turbo but if you do it right it can be pretty fast. but like i said it didn't really feel any faster than the supercharged model. i think the 0-60 times are only like 2 tenths of a second different arent they. but yes the blowoff while not very loud did sound nice.
#368
Didnt feel faster
I too test drove the new Turbo and it did not feel any faster for an extra 55Hp ??? It did sound nice and handle better... I think i`am still going to get one but i think i will miss how the supercharger feels.
I think GM should of stuck with the supercharger with 260Hp ! AND no Recardo seat option ! Sucks
I think GM should of stuck with the supercharger with 260Hp ! AND no Recardo seat option ! Sucks
Last edited by motogp34; 07-20-2008 at 06:19 PM.
#370
Now that I have had it for a while I notice it a lot. All my buddies say they can hear it too with their windows up. So good enough for me. Although I have a GMPP performance cat on order so I doubt I will be able to hear it spool up anymore after they install it.
#371
The GMPP catback is too small for the turbo car, i would look at atleast a 2.5 inch exhaust . 3inch would probably be better .
#372
I agree that this car doesn't FEEL fast, but it is. There is perception and reality...
#373
I agree that Chevy should have boosted the 2.4... Compete, well actually beat SRT-4's. There's no replacement, for displacement... Slap a nice turbo on a 2.4 ecotec & it will take out a lot of other cars!
#374
its all I can go with...anything else will void my warranty....
Last edited by JsavageSS/TC; 07-22-2008 at 11:58 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
#375
I think not having plans for any stage kits for this cobalt is the stupidest idea GM could do. GM knows this is a tuner car, and after the explosion of the first generation cobalt and seeing the hype over making it even faster... im shocked they wouldnt design them again. They did before, so did Mopar, why not again? stupid...