Is A Cobalt Ss Supercharged Fast?

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The Cobalt SS Supercharged can achieve a 60-mph sprint in just 5.9 seconds, nearly matching the Acura RSX Type-S, which clocks in at 0.3 seconds later.

How many Cobalt SS supercharged were made?

Rarity. The turbo Cobalt SS sedan is actually more rare then the coupe. There were just 474 of these sedans ever made. In contrast, there were 3,168 turbo coupes.

How much is a Cobalt SS supercharged worth?

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Average Market Value $8,285
Low Market Value $6,214
High Market Value $10,356

Which cobalt is the fastest?

Cobalt SS’s Performance Will Blow You Away
The turbocharged Cobalt introduced in 2008 is the most powerful and the overall best among the others. Paired with the five-speed manual F35 transmission, the small 2.0-liter VVT LNF Ecotec engine is capable of making 260 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque.

Are Chevy Cobalts fast cars?

Passing horsepower in the base Cobalt is 155 bhp @ 6100 rpm, and producing excellent torque 150 ft lb @ 4900 rpm foot pounds/rpm, the Cobalt accelerates in a flash from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.5 seconds. If you want to go that fast, the Cobalt has a top speed of 160 miles per hour.

Are Cobalt SS supercharged rare?

Chevy Cobalt “Supercharged” SS Guarantees Cheap Thrills
These cars were readily available back in the day. Today though, close to two decades later, this Cobalt SS is a rare find, especially from the 2005 model year.

How fast can a Cobalt SS supercharged go?

SS Naturally aspirated

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Performance
SS Naturally-aspirated w/ 5-speed manual SS Supercharged
0-60 mph (0-96.5 km/h) 7.1 seconds 5.9 seconds
1⁄4 mile 15.6 at 90 mph (140 km/h) 14.4 at 100 mph (160 km/h)
Top speed* 129 mph (208 km/h) 158 mph (254 km/h)

How much HP is in a turbocharged Cobalt?

SS Turbocharged 2dr Coupe 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Specs

Performance
Base engine size 2.0 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower 260 hp
Horsepower rpm 5,300

Is the Cobalt SS reliable?

Overall the Chevrolet Cobalt reliability is 67.95 and that makes it very reliable. The chart below illustrates exactly how this ranks compared to some other cars, but the average overall rating is 57 as some comparison.

How big is the Cobalt SS Turbo?

Like the coupe, the Cobalt SS sedan is blessed with a 2.0-liter, direct-injection, turbocharged four-cylinder stirring up 260 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual is the only transmission available.

Why did Chevy stop making Cobalt?

There are many cars that you can instantly pick out while on the road, while some excel in performance despite unremarkable styling – the Chevrolet Cobalt is none of those. For critics and customers alike, the Chevy Cobalt was shockingly average. It was never a best seller, so it was discontinued after only six years.

Is a Chevy Cobalt a sports car?

The Cobalt replaced both the Cavalier and the Toyota-based Geo/Chevrolet Prizm as Chevrolet’s compact car. The Cobalt was available as both a coupe and sedan, as well as a sport compact version dubbed the Cobalt SS.

Chevrolet Cobalt
Class Compact car
Layout Front engine, front wheel drive
Chronology

How much HP does a supercharger steal?

A supercharger increases the pressure of the air entering the engine so that it’s more than atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 psi (pounds per square inch), so a typical supercharger providing an increase of between 6 and 9 psi boosts the engine’s air consumption by about 50 percent.

How much HP can Ecotec handle?

GM Racing dyno tests confirm an otherwise bone-stock Ecotec is capable of a reliable 350 hp with forged rods and pistons (and a bunch of nitrous or boost). Add a billet crank, minor head reinforcing, and cylinder O-rings, and breathed-on turbo Ecotecs will live to race many times at 650 hp.

What is a 1.5 turbo engine equivalent to?

Today’s 1.5 turbo engine goes about the same as a three-litre atmo engine, back in the day before Dirty Harry needed a Zimmer frame to grease punks with that enormous six shooter.

How much HP does a turbo boost?

approximately 70 to 150 HP
How much horsepower does a turbocharger add? A turbo can boost an engine’s horsepower by 30 to 40 percent or approximately 70 to 150 HP.

How many gallons of gas does it take to fill up a Chevy Cobalt?

13.0 gallons
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
Annual Fuel Cost* $2,200
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $3.63
Cost to Fill the Tank $49
Tank Size 13.0 gallons

Does the Cobalt SS have no lift shift?

No-lift shift.

Do Chevy Cobalts have timing belts?

Newer models use timing belts made of polyurethane and Kevlar for long life and durability. They can go as long as 100,000 miles although it’s always a good idea to change it before then. Belt failure can cause extensive damage to the valves, pistons and other internal parts of the engine.

Did they make a four door Cobalt SS?

Chevy produced just 759 examples of the Cobalt SS sedan in 2009, which was the only year the Cobalt SS was offered as a four-door.

Why is my Chevy Cobalt so loud?

Worn Seals or Gaskets: The exhaust system has quite a few seals and gaskets and if they are failing it can cause the engine to run louder, and sputter at times. Over time, gaskets and seals will wear down and eventually have to be replaced.

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