Pricing: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS coupe

Chevrolet has announced the pricing for its 260-horsepower Cobalt SS, a potent compact performance coupe with an estimated 30 mpg in highway driving. The Cobalt SS starts at $22,995, including a $660 destination charge. An extreme amount of performance and style for the money, the Cobalt SS features a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter Ecotec engine and a five-speed manual transmission good for a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. It wasn’t long ago that 5.7 seconds was considered muscle car territory.

Ride and handing are supported by an all-new FE5 Sport suspension, with specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning –designed to mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track.

Four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS help ensure the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented, fixed-caliper design, which resists fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Large, twin-five-spoke 18-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard. They’re mounted on 225/40-series Continental summer tires.

Other standard equipment includes air conditioning, premium sound system, remote keyless entry, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, side-impact air bags, OnStar, and XM Satellite Radio. Major options include an uplevel audio system ($295), sunroof ($750), high-wing rear spoiler ($195) and a limited-slip differential ($495).

The Cobalt SS coupe is expected to arrive in dealerships in late April.

Research the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt in the buyer’s guide. See our last Chevrolet Cobalt SS review.

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