For 2009, General Motors is offering an even more fuel-efficient version of their no frills, Chevrolet Cobalt XFE, this car is a step in the right direction for the American automaker, the 9% improvement in fuel economy is also an answer to the upcoming CAFE regulation put in place by the U.S. Senate. Although it is the base model Cobalt, and we do mean base, lacking power assisted creature comforts like windows and door locks, there isn’t even an automatic transmission option.
However, the checkbook friendly Cobalt does come with a air conditioning, an AM/FM/MP3 stereo and a sporty wing on the trunk. The 2.2 Liter ECOTEC four cylinder is up 7 HP from last year’s model, for a maximum output of 155 HP. The added power is necessary in order to turn the more economical 3.74:1 final drive, the extra gearing means that the XFE can run at a lower RPM, and burn less gas, when cruising on the highway in 5th gear. This is only one of the fuel saving features that make the Chevrolet Cobalt XFE a segment best in the fuel mileage category; better than the Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. The $16,000 entry level Chevrolet model gets an EPA estimated 36 MPG on the highway.
Artisan Performance and Turbochargers.com are joining forces to create a 600 HP Camaro SS. The setup uses a pair of rear mounted turbos a new cat-back exhaust, menacing intercooler and a retuned ECU to boost the output of the 6.2 Liter V8. The body is widened by 1.5 inches up front and 3 inches in the rear to accommodate the 21 and 22 inch staggered iForged wheel setup. Stopping power will be handled by a 14 inch SSBC Big Brake kit. The body receives a new lip spoiler, a rear diffuser, new gauges and a special numbered plaque to show off to your friends. This much Camaro will set you back $69,000 when the SA-600 goes on sale this summer.
Chevrolet will produce 2000 Corvette ZR-1s a year, meaning that thousands of people will be fortunate enough to own the fastest factory Corvette ever made. But if standing out from the crowd is what you are after, this is your chance. Just like Highlander, there can be only one. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Hero Edition is a special edition, 1 of 1, featuring a pair of red stripes running the length of the vehicle, but my favorite feature is the Hero Edition badge. So how much of a premium will this one of a kind supercar go for? Actually this Hero ZR-1 can be yours for only $3. The car is part of the Corvette Dream Giveaway put on by the Kids Wish Network. If you win, not only will you be able to drive home this modern Chevy supercar, but also a matching 1967 427 big block version as well. Check out the link to find out more.
Well known for creating ultimate GM street cars, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering will release tuning packages for the 2010 Camaro, ranging from a 550 HP supercharged version to the full blown twin turbo LS7 making 800 HP. LPE is also working on a full aero package.
Chevrolet has only made the Grand Sport option available two other times in the Corvette’s history. The original Grand Sport was a track-only special with a 550 hp V8, and the 1996 version was the only Corvette to use the LT4 engine. So our biggest concern when we heard rumors of the return of the Corvette Grand Sport was that Chevrolet was not going to be able to deliver a car that lived up to the historic name.
For the third edition Chevrolet reached into the Corvette part’s bin and pulled out sort of a “best of” package for the standard Corvette. Even though there is no new engineering on the latest Grand Sport, we are now happy to report that it is still an intriguing option.
The standard 430 hp 6.2-liter V8 is untouched (436 hp with two-mode exhaust). What is added includes the Z51 performance suspension (the GS replaces this option package), wider fenders wells, wider tiers (18-in front, 19-in rear), and larger brakes. It also borrows elements from the Z06 like the front bumper, rear spoiler and rear brake ducts.
The 2010 Grand Sport can be ordered with 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim packages and in four exterior colors, as well as two-tone seats with Grand Sport embroidery. It can be had as a coupe or convertible.
When it goes on sale, the Corvette Grand Sport coupe will retail for $55,720 while the drop top will set you back a couple thousand more at $59,530.
The new Chevrolet Cruze feature bold styling cues, with an arching roofline, sloping rear-pillars that give it a lean profile and a neatly styled rear deck providing upmarket and handsome good looks.
At the front, the large, sweeping headlamp units wrap around the nose of the car, while other design themes include a concave shoulder line, Chevrolet’s trademark two-tier grille and a restrained use of exterior trim, giving it a solid, unfussy appearance.
Inside, the car features a twin-cockpit design, with a distinct centre console dividing the front into separate areas for the driver and passenger – a styling cue taken from various iconic Chevrolet performance cars.
The new Cruze is being offered with three engines: four-cylinder, 1.6 and 1.8-liter gasoline engine and the more powerful 2.0-liter turbo diesel. The 1.6-liter engine (113hp) is fitted as standard for base and LS variants, while the 1.8-liter (141 hp) is standard for LT and optional for LS. Both are available with a five-speed manual gearbox or the new six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter turbo diesel is fitted to LT variants only and the 125 hp version will be offered for base and LS. Both these engines will be available only with manual transmission.
GM made official the 2010 Camaro, "a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21 st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency – including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy."
The 2010 Camaro will be offered in 10 available exterior colors and three different trims: LS and LT models offered with an advanced, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine with variable valve timing and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and SS model offered with 6.2L V-8 – including fuel-saving Active Fuel Management on automatic-equipped combinations – and a six-speed manual transmission.
The Camaro is built on GM’s global RWD platform and is being offered with two suspensions. LS and LT models receive an FE2 (sport) suspension, while the SS receives the FE3 (performance) suspension, including a lower ride height. Each is tuned to match the performance capabilities of their respective powertrains, as are their wheel-and-tire combinations.
The Camaro features Bluetooth phone connectivity, Premium Boston Acoustics audio system, USB connectivity, Ultrasonic rear parking assist, Remote vehicle starting system, OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.
Full specifications in the press release after the jump.
While the Canaro is only about 4.5 feet tall, this Autobot grows to almost 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall and 13 feet (4 meters) wide.
"Chevrolet is thrilled to again be part of one of the most anticipated movies in years,” said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president. “Transformers’ gives us a great opportunity to connect with young people on their terms, with a dynamic, environmentally friendly image. The new characters represent the change going on in Chevy showrooms."
Next to it, from the Chevrolet line-up there will also be the Sideswipe, the mystery Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Concept.
The concept will be a character called “Sideswipe” in the new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie. General Motors says the design is not only influenced by the original Stingray race car, introduced in 1959, but also draws on Corvette heritage cues from other generations. “Sideswipe represents an exercise in exploration for the Corvette,” said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. “By giving my creative team the freedom to design no-holds-barred vision concepts, it helps them push boundaries and look at projects from different perspectives.”
There is no information on the engine because there isn’t one. Right now this retro Stingray is little more than a styling model. But this is obviously cool enough that with a little hope, and a lot of money, my show some of GM’s future.
Chevrolet has revealed the Spark ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. If the car looks familiar, that’s because this is the production-ready version of the Chevy Beat. Not much was lost in the transition from Beat to Spark. In fact, the car gained two well-hidden rear doors.
The Spark is the international replacement for Daewoo Matiz. While the Matiz earned little respect for being a budget-first kind of car, the Spark should be just a spend-thrifty but can do it with more style. The 2010 Spark will be offered with a choice of two engines: a 1.0 and 1.2-liter 16-valve four-cylinder double overhead camshaft gasoline engines.
The little Chevy will be in European dealerships by early 2010, with other markets to come online shortly thereafter. Although the U.S. will be getting a new micro car from General Motors, the Spark has not yet been confirmed to be sold here. Chevrolet seems to have found its way with small cars like the Spark, Cruze and Volt. Let’s just hope that they arrive in time to save the company.
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