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Car of the Year for 2008: The Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet Cobalt are quite excited about their purchase. The Cobalt has held a position among the top of the Cobalt line of car for a very long time. It is a significant car, and the 2008 model is no different. The Chevrolet Cobalt comes under the heading of sedan models that are exiciting.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport Specs

The restyled Cobalt Sport is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Ecotec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The fuel system for the 2008 Cobalt is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.00 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cobalt uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Cobalt is 180.30 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 57.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $13,925, with a dealer invoice cost of $13,159. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Cobalt is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Cobalt gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Cobalt

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Cobalt. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.