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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
$14,410 - $22,335Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Coupe, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Chevrolet Cavalier, the 2008 Cobalt is in every way a more rewarding car to drive. Based on GM's Delta platform, which also underpins the Saturn Ion, the Cobalt adds a lot of refinements over its Saturn...
What’s new in the 2008 model?
For 2008, the Chevy Cobalt has dropped the SS Supercharged coupe and LTZ sedan, and the SS models from 2007 are now called Sport models. In additio...

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EPA Classification: Subcompact
Engine Order Code: LNF
Engine Type: Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement: 2.0L/122
Fuel System: DI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 260 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 2000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MM5
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.76
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.18
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.89
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.17
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.82
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.2
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2975
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.94
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.4 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.5 x 0.79
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: QPA
Rear Tire Order Code: QPA
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/40YR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13
Wheelbase (in): 103.3
Length, Overall (in): 180.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 67.9
Height, Overall (in): 55.5
Track Width, Front (in): 58.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13.9
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 87
Front Head Room (in): 38.7
Front Leg Room (in): 42.0
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
Front Hip Room (in): 49.5
Second Head Room (in): 35.7
Second Leg Room (in): 32.2
Second Shoulder Room (in): 49.0
Second Hip Room (in): 46.1
Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Cobalt
Body Style: 2 Door Coupe
Pricing
This model has 7 different trims.
MSRP
$22,335
Invoice
$21,106
Description
2.0L/122, 260 @ 5300, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 7 different trims.
City
22 MPG
Hwy
30 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
2.0L/122, 260 @ 5300, Manual
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