# Cobalt SS, 8:23 Ring time **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 29, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827 "2007-10-29T14:03:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/1 "2007-10-29T14:03:04Z")
After biting our tongues for the last few days while (accurate) [speculation](http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/the-fans-find-ways-cobalt-ss-turbo-info-found-on-the-web/) surrounding the successor to the Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged bounced around the web, we’re finally able to come clean. This is the _turbocharged_ 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS, and it’s being introduced to the world at SEMA this week. Chevy went to great lengths to ensure that the SS badge means more than what it had become in recent years. Coming in at 260 HP / 260 lb-ft, the SS/TC gains a full 55 horses over the now-defunct SS/SC. Power, of course, is sourced from the same 2.0L direct-injected, turbocharged, intercooled sledgehammer found under the bonnets of the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Red Line, and forthcoming Chevy HHR SS. The GM Performance Division was tasked with making sure the improved Cobalt SS is well-sorted, and John Heinricy and company dialed in the FE5 sport suspension on the undulating twists and turns of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The result, says GM, is a track-capable suspension that’s still comfortable on the street, and which helps mitigate FWD performance foibles like torque steer. Follow the jump for more, plus all the official GM press materials. [Source: GM] **Gallery: 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS** [![http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobaltss-turbo_hi001_thumbnail.jpg](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobaltss-turbo_hi001_thumbnail.jpg)](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/em-2008-chevy-cobalt-ss-turbo/460578/)[![http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobalt-ss-turbo_hi002_thumbnail.jpg](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobalt-ss-turbo_hi002_thumbnail.jpg)](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/em-2008-chevy-cobalt-ss-turbo/460579/) [![http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobalt-ss-turbo_lo002.jpg](http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/08cobalt-ss-turbo_lo002.jpg)](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/em-2008-chevy-cobalt-ss-turbo/460579/) _Click image to enlarge_ The standard transmission is the GM Powertrain Sweden F35 short-throw 5-speed manual with a “no-lift shift” feature. This, combined with the punchy turbo four, helps propel the Cobalt SS Turbocharged from 0 to 60 in a scant 5.7 seconds. In fact, GM set a Nürburgring class record for FWD sport compacts with the turbo Cobalt, lapping the Green Hell in 8:22.85. Better braking accompanies the added power with 4-piston fixed-caliper Brembos in front and vented discs with single-piston calipers in the rear. A driver-selectable competition mode with launch control can be enabled from the cockpit. Beyond that, the traction control system can be completely disabled. Appearance-wise, the Cobalt SS Turbocharged sports a unique front fascia, model-specific rocker panels, forged 18" alloys, a polished exhaust outlet, and a choice of rear wings (low or high). Inside, a boost gauge peeks at the driver from the A-pillar while SS-exclusive sport seats and interior trim dress up the cabin. The Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged goes on sale in Q2 of 2008, and if the coupe doesn’t strike your fancy, no worries: a sedan version will follow a couple of months later. Honda, Mazda and all the rest are now on notice. There’s a new player at the table, and that SS medallion he’s rocking is no longer costume jewelery. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/2 "2007-10-29T14:06:35Z")
Nürburgring lap speeds down Kids in highspeed crashes with cobalts up ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/3 "2007-10-29T14:10:45Z")
Hmmm think i need a front brake swap. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/4 "2007-10-29T14:11:49Z")
Faster than the NSX and right up there with an '04 STI and R32 Skyline GTR. ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/5 "2007-10-29T14:15:26Z")
wow from the factory flat foot shifting thats pretty cool ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/6 "2007-10-29T14:17:55Z")
Im really thinking about getting one of these ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/7 "2007-10-29T14:19:09Z")
[quote=“MPD47,post:4,topic:37827"”] Faster than the NSX and right up there with an '04 STI and R32 Skyline GTR. [/quote] yep… no matter what though, its still a cobalt and owned by 90% 17 year old girls (no offense to the real enthusiasts out there, but you know its true) ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/8 "2007-10-29T14:23:50Z")
these cars are gonna get wrecked like no tomorrow, but its gonna be fun when all these HS kids want to race me lol ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/9 "2007-10-29T15:26:45Z")
really? on stock tires? i’d love to know what kind of tires were used on this record setting lap. ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/10 "2007-10-29T15:40:43Z")
[quote=“Viper966,post:7,topic:37827"”] yep… no matter what though, its still a cobalt and owned by 90% 17 year old girls (no offense to the real enthusiasts out there, but you know its true) [/quote] sad but true… i’d like to see how the do up the 4 door models ---
**Author:** ![Toda\_Party](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/toda_party/32/7354_2.png) [@Toda\_Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toda_Party)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/11 "2007-10-29T16:29:25Z")
well, looks like someone learned meanwhile honda continues to jerk off and fall off the face of the scene it (well, people using its parts) built ---
**Author:** ![SVT3945](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/svt3945/32/7409_2.png) [@SVT3945](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVT3945)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/12 "2007-10-29T17:59:38Z")
[quote=“Viper966,post:7,topic:37827"”] yep… no matter what though, its still a cobalt and owned by 90% 17 year old girls (no offense to the real enthusiasts out there, but you know its true) [/quote] still better then a neon with a turbo !! ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/13 "2007-10-29T18:05:40Z")
[quote=“Toda Party,post:11,topic:37827"”] well, looks like someone learned meanwhile honda continues to jerk off and fall off the face of the scene it (well, people using its parts) built [/quote] i know… it’s like, plz throw gas mileage - a little of it - out the window and put a turbo in a little car. good fucking lord. imagine how much market would be out there. i would consider buying say, a turbo civic si if it was at least a 2.0. christ. :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![rj-92](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rj-92/32/7310_2.png) [@rj-92](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rj-92)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/14 "2007-10-29T18:12:15Z")
That’s damn impressive for that car. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/15 "2007-10-29T18:23:19Z")
One of the best moves GM has made in a while. Im impressed. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/16 "2007-10-29T18:45:01Z")
I am astonished GM did somthing right and very impressed with the lap time. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/17 "2007-10-29T19:17:16Z")
🙂 seriously !! So is that like a 13s 1/4 car out of the box that handles? ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/18 "2007-10-29T20:01:36Z")
[quote=“SVT3945,post:12,topic:37827"”] still better then a neon with a turbo !! [/quote] :lol: X… ---
**Author:** ![reliant\_turbo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reliant_turbo/32/7189_2.png) [@reliant\_turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/reliant_turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/19 "2007-10-29T20:09:08Z")
[quote=“SVT3945,post:12,topic:37827"”] still better then a neon with a turbo !! [/quote] actually it might be able to catch up to the old SRT-4 now. Brian ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827/20 "2007-10-29T21:52:43Z")
i cant wait for Q2 of next year. I think this is gonna be my car out of college. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cobalt-ss-8-23-ring-time/37827.md?page=2)