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SEMA 2007: Cobalt SS Turbo in the clear
click above image to view our best live shots yet of the Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo
So we showed you the press shots of the Cobalt SS Turbo, and then we got some live shots from the unveiling last night. Now we have more of the Cobalt SS Turbo, and have no fear, it's just as yellow as it was eight hours ago. All that yellow could be a warning, since the Cobalt SS Turbo also still has 260 HP and 260 lb-ft, and no one knows yet whether that John Heinricy-tuned suspension will keep you from torque-steering into trees. Be sure to check out the new and improved gallery of hi-res pics below.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
AlexP 1:34PM (10/30/2007)
Make that "it's just as bland as it was eight hours ago".
It sure is nicer-looking than a Corolla, but that's mostly because of the paint. :V
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Tyo 1:58PM (10/30/2007)
Thing looks great. Big improvement from the SS/SC's wing.
If its cheaper than an MS3, best pocket rocket ever.
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C.D. Ward 2:07PM (10/30/2007)
What is the deal with the crappy seats? The original Cobalt SS/SC had bona-fide Recaros. Guess they had to skimp somewhere. Should at least offer them as an option.
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Jay 3:52PM (10/30/2007)
the recaros were part of an option package, they were not standard equiptment
Farris 2:08PM (10/30/2007)
I'd be less worried about torque-steer, and more worried about super under steer at the limit...
*mentally watches Jeremy Clarkson turn the Vauxhall's wheel all the way to the right without changing direction*
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Nick 3:27PM (10/30/2007)
Because that incident with Clarkson had nothing to do with him flooring the gas pedal while having full lock on the wheel...Yeah, so many FWD cars perform perfectly when you do that to them, lol.
pk386 4:38PM (10/30/2007)
now if gm would make a RWD version of this.....
Russell 2:25PM (10/30/2007)
Slightly off-topic, I know, but this really makes Saab's 2.0T look lametastic. How did this not also make it in the 9-3? With 260 hp and 260 lb-ft, it even gives the 2.8 V-6 turbo in the Aero a run for its money.
On topic, I really, really like this car, in large part because it's the perceived underdog of the sport compact car class. Plus, I actually dig the subdued styling, especially the lower rear spoiler, because it gives it a bit of a sleeper look that is generally lacking in this category.
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Cameron 2:45PM (10/30/2007)
On that note, why not toss this powerplant in the new Malibu?
This car is a step in the right direction for GM.
Cameron 2:46PM (10/30/2007)
On that note, why not toss this powerplant in the new Malibu?
This car is a step in the right direction for GM.
Tyo 4:50PM (10/30/2007)
The Saab's dont have direct Injection.
The 9-3 Aero is a low pressure V6 Turbo.
The 9-5 Aero is 260hp but a 2.3L Non-DI
The Saabs should get DI eventually and be right there.
Kido1986 2:40PM (10/30/2007)
Anyone else thing the interior has the GM Australia feel (ala GTO/G8).
Definitely not a bad thing :)
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the marais 3:24PM (10/30/2007)
The Cobalt Coupe just needs a better front-end design, classier interior, and more exciting power trains at the 4-cylinder level. That would solve about 80% of people's gripes about it.
And people often forget that it is not expensive and also blows the doors off the Corolla.
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Nick 3:27PM (10/30/2007)
I quite like this car, especially with the proper wheels on it and not those stand-bys that were shown in the initial publicity photos. Yellow is far from my favorite color, especially on cars like this, but even with that it still manages to look pretty sharp.
Interior-wise, I think it looks about as good as one can expect from a car of this type. It's plenty luxurious enough for me anyways, and those seats are pretty nice as well (hell, they look grippier than the ones found in the new GT-R). Clean and functional, nothing wrong with that at all.
Paint it black and I'm all over it.
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TriShield 3:33PM (10/30/2007)
Kids have a new weapon to terrorize each other on the streets. It should be a good seller for GM.
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Mallory 3:36PM (10/30/2007)
Too bad designing attractive sheetmetal isn't as easy as bolting on a turbo.
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MasterCKO 3:44PM (10/30/2007)
So, this is definitely better looking than a Corolla, but damn is it ever bland.
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why not the LS2LS7? 3:49PM (10/30/2007)
If you can't handle the torque steer, let up on the pedal. And that includes you, Clarkson.
Yeah, the company could program the computer to let up on the pedal for you, that's what plenty of companies do (like on the Mazdaspeed 3). But if you want that, you can let up on the pedal yourself, and if you'd rather grip the steering wheel harder and floor it, then you can do that too.
Since when does having a nanny computer improve a car?
The ridiculous thing is Clarkson knows this, but wanted to show the torque steer demo anyway, because entertainment is what he does. And then people take it a bit too seriously.
Try telling Petey Cunningham, Pierre Kleinubing, Jeff Altenburg or Randy Pobst that FWD doesn't work for performance.
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phil 4:27PM (10/30/2007)
Someone close the hood! Is the fit-and-finish really that bad or is the hood ajar?
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dougjp 5:04PM (10/30/2007)
The hood is not completely closed. "Someone" was taking photos under the hood and then took the outside pics. You can see its true in the 4th to last photo.
I think the car looks great, and hope the Caliber etc. force GM to keep the price low on this. If they don't, it won't sell.