Performance Review: Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Cobalt Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1998cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Cobalt shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cobalt's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1350 kgs (2976 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Cobalt shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 205 bhp (152 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Supercharged St4 throws out 200 lb-ft (271.1 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Cobalt you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2001 Mercedes CLK 430 4.3 V8 (176.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Cobalt.

The Chevrolet Cobalt has a Power to weight ratio of 151.8 bhp per ton and 148.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Cobalt competing with the 2001 Mercedes CLK 430 4.3 V8 (176.8 bhp per ton) or the 1972 Lamborghini Urraco 2.5L V8 P250 (176.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Cobalt generating around 148.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Audi A6 S6 4.2 Quattro (173.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Maserati Quattroporte 2.0i V6 Biturbo Evoluzione (173.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this made the Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged as fast as the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the or the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs). This Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged is also faster than the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cobalt and the 1998 Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Cobalt on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.05 secs @ 90.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 Biturbo Evoluzione (14.99 secs), the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp (15.00 secs), and the 1998 Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo (15.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Cobalt equals the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged then how about the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph), the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door (68 mph), or the 1961 Renault 4 L Export (70 mph).

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