The 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged. I just read the article on Inside Line. man, where did this thing come from? I haven't even heard anything about it and then, BAM! it's a "handling dream" and is faster than a MS3. Check out the article:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=137002

BTW, did you see the Evo reference? Gotta love that "always on full kill."

 

i saw nothing in reference to the evo

 

sorry, I linked the last page of the article... edited... try it now.

 

haha thats funny

 

They have some misinformation in that article. You can flat shift the MS3. The 0-60 times are incorrect. From my own data logs I have seen 5.6 seconds (stock). I have yet to test it in a quarter mile. A big problem with these articles is the driver doesn't know how to properly drive the MS3 and they don't turn off the traction control and stability control. With those off, the car peforms so much better. Also the power in the MS3 grossly goes away above 5900rpms. Hence if you shift around 5700, it is a rocket. It will be interesting to see how the the new Colbalt SS does against the MS3. I personally will go test drive one just to see what kind of car it really is. It is about time Chevy did something with that car. I almost bought an 07 SS, but it felt weak.

 

Well, you can flat shift ANY car. It'll just bounce off the rev-limiter. But the SS has an engine management system specifically designed for this event, and changes the ignition, etc. etc. to optimize it.

 

Wow, good thing you decided against it or you'd be kicking yourself when they brought out this new one!

 

the new SS is pretty sweet...

 

If only it was RWD

 

^+1

 

pretty good car. 5.8 to 60, and a 14.0 in the 1/4 ain't bad. but the crasiest part it a 69.2 slalom for a FWD....good thing they kept the Evo around

BTW is a turbo in it?

 

Why are there two numbers for the Mazdaspeed3's 1/4 mile time?

 

Anyone know the numbers for a Saturn Redline? I've got mixed info, but they seem comparable w/the Cobalt SS. Also, they can be bought for $13,000 for an '06, which is pretty cheap.

 

"We're serious. GMPD created a "No-Lift Shift" software algorithm that kicks in when you're at full throttle and press in the clutch. It manipulates the engine's variable cam phasing and retards the ignition timing so the cylinder contents burn later in the cycle than they usually would, creating more energy to help the turbocharger maintain boost. "

sounds like a little timing retard anti-lag to me...

 

Or you could have bought a 03-05 SRT-4 for $19,999 new... umm why is this car SOOO great and for $5,000 more.