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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,780 - 2,905
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 37.4
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion-beam; anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.7 x 0.94 in. power-assisted vented discs
SS: 11.6 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 9.05 in. power-assisted drums
SS: 10.6 x 0.55 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,189
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 94.6
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 145 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 155 at 4,000
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 24 - 25 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 32 - 34 (MT)
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 2,393
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 171 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 163 at 5,000
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 24 - 25 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 32 - 34 (MT)
Available with: SS
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 2.02, 1.35, 0.98, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.84
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.63
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 180.5
Width [in.]: 67.9
Height [in.]: 57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.3
Front Track [in.]: 58.7
Rear Track [in.]: 58.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 87.1
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.7
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.0
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 49.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.9
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.4 (2.2L)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 25.8 (2.2L)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.6 (2.2L)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 124 (2.2L)