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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - Specifications

MSRP: $14,410 - $22,335 See Local Classifieds
 
2 Door Coupe LT Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $15,120
Engine
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 148 @ 5600
Engine Order Code L61
Engine Type Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 152 @ 4200
Displacement 2.2L/134
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.31
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.58
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.98
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.35
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.84
Trans Order Code MM5
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 0.94
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.6
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.5
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size Compact
Rear Tire Order Code N2H
Front Tire Order Code N2H
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Front Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Premium Ride
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Premium Ride
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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Nearly all of the Cobalt's rivals have been redesigned in recent years, except for the Corolla, which is due for a full face-lift for 2009.

And like the Cobalt, the Ford Focus and Honda Civic are available in coupe or sedan versions; the Ford Focus was just restyled for 2008 and has a very refined, attractive, and quite roomy interior, while the Civic feels especially nimble and responsive on the road, though it's tight on backseat headroom.

The Sentra, Elantra, and Corolla are each very well-designed small sedans, conservative and basic but more refined and just as roomy, if not more so.

Ride comfort is one of few categories where the Cobalt has an edge.

 
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