In 2004, General Motors' Chevrolet brand replaced its compact car, the Cavalier, with the Cobalt for the 2005 model year. Since its debut, the Cobalt--available as a coupe and sedan--has been marketed as a good alternative to the more popular small cars from Japan. As one of the six trims available for the 2005 Chevy Cobalt, the SS coupe was the supercharged--and the top-of-the-line--version of the vehicle.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS had a 2-liter, 205-horsepower, in-line four-cylinder engine with 200 foot-pounds of torque. The standard transmission was a four-speed automatic with overdrive. With a gas tank capacity of 13 gallons, the SS coupe was rated at 24 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 32 mpg for highway driving. A supercharged coupe, the 2005 Cobalt SS was capable of going 0 to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.96 seconds.
Safety Features
Power doors, vehicle anti-theft system, ABS braking, trunk anti-trap device, keyless entry and driver and passenger airbags were all standard safety features on the 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS. Optional features included side head-curtain airbags.
Interior Features
The standard interior features of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS included air conditioning, power windows, leather steering wheel with mounted controls and leather seats, and AM/FM/CD audio system with subwoofer. Optional features included sunroof and voice-activated phone system.
Exterior Features
The 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, with a curb weight of 2,991 pounds and a wheelbase of 103 inches. The 2005 Cobalt SS also has automatic headlights with the daytime running feature, fog lights, and rear spoiler. Colors for the vehicle include Arrival Blue Metallic, Black, Blue Granite, Rally Yellow, Summit White, Sunburst Orange Metallic, Ultra Silver Metallic and Victory Red.
Price
The SS Coupe is the most expensive of the 2005 Chevy Cobalt trims. The original Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price or MSRP was $21,430. As of 2010, an SS coupe can be purchased for a price within the high $9,000 to low $10,000 range, according to Kelley Blue Book valuation.
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