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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - Specifications

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

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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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