2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Price Range: $22,245 – $33,430
Body Style: Coupe, conv
Sum Up: back to the ’60s. only better.

Whats New: It looks like the Camaro is finally coming?as a hardtop first?and a convertible further down the line. Initial specs reveal the base engine is a direct-injection gas V-6 with VVT, good for about 300 hp, and the optional engine is a 420-hp, 6.2L V-8?both backed by a 6-sp manual or automatic. The 4-seater comes standard with 18-in. wheels and a choice of optional 19- or 20-inchers.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 3,564 cc 3.6 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 85.6 mm stroke, 11.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LLT
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
- 19.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.8
- Power: 227 kW , 304 HP SAE @ 6,400 rpm; 273 ft lb , 370 Nm @ 5,200 rpm

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2010 Chevrolet Corvette Sports Car

Price Range: $48,930 – $106,880
Body Style: Hatch, conv
Sum Up: shock + awe = ZR1.

Whats New: Plenty. The base model gets a revised 6A paddle shift control and launch control is standard with 6M. ZR1 also gets launch control, as well as new Performance Traction Management technology. New Grand Sport edition of the Corvette that replaces previous Z51 package. Last, the entire range now benefits from standard side airbags.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 6,162 cc 6.2 liters V 8 front engine with 103.3 mm bore, 92.0 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LS3
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 18.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.0
- Power: 321 kW , 430 HP SAE @ 5,900 rpm; 424 ft lb , 573 Nm @ 4,600 rpm

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sports Car

Price Range: $15,670 – $24,535
Body Style: Sedan, coupe
Sum Up: wait for the cruze.

Whats New: With the anticipated arrival of the all-new Cruze world car, the Cobalt is relegated to the soon-to-be gone back burner, a shame since the Cobalt SS is a zippy, decent-looking econobox with good performance credentials and an extensive slate of extras. The only changes for 2010 are two new exterior colors, and revised interior color and trim offerings.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sports Car Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 2,189 cc 2.2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86.0 mm bore, 94.6 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LAP
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 13.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 11.0
- Power: 116 kW , 155 HP SAE @ 6,100 rpm; 150 ft lb , 203 Nm @ 4,900 rpm

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Chevrolet Corvette – 2008 Sports Car

2008 Sports Car Chevrolet Corvette Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 5,665 cc 5.7 liters 8 V front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Main 70 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
- Power: SAE and 287 kW , 385 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 385 ft lb , 522 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

Source: Sports Cars information, Motortrend.com

Sports Car First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Quicker than a Corvette! By Ron Kiino

Okay, of course we’re not referring to the 2008 Corvette. That would be a ridiculous statement, an utter lie. And we wouldn’t do that to you. No, no, we’re talking about the 1989 Vette that, back in a May 1989 road test, impressed power junkies with its 245-horse, 5.7-liter V-8 that could consume 60 in 6.5 seconds and the quarter mile in 15.0 at 94.6 mph. My, how times change-this cute Cobalt SS you see here, with a puny 2.0-liter four-cylinder spinning the front wheels and with help from a new “no-lift shift” launch control can, according to Chevy, scorch 60 in just 5.7 seconds and the quarter in 14.2 at 103.0 mph. Legit? You should see it at the track.

When we say track, we really mean the “‘Ring,” as in Germany’s Nurburgring. It was there the SS, with a time of 8:22.85 minutes, set a new record for front-drive sport-compacts, a class previously dominated by the Opel Astra OPC, which was over 13 seconds slower. For context, a Z06 obliterates the ‘Ring in 7:43, but that’s with nearly twice the power, rear drive, and tires as wide as a La-Z-Boy.

The Cobalt’s mojo comes courtesy of the aforementioned 2.0-liter-a 260-horsepower direct-injection turbo-and a heavily revised chassis, highlighted by stiffer springs and dampers, a larger rear anti-roll bar, 10-percent-quicker steering, Brembo four-piston front brakes, and 18-inch forged alloys wearing 225/40 Continentals. The package works, displaying predictable, confidence-inspiring traits at the track and, more important, grin-inducing grip (Chevy claims 0.90 g). Making that grin even wider are a top speed of 160 mph and estimated combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.

Shortcomings? The F35 five-speed isn’t as fluid or precise as others in the segment, namely the Civic Si’s. The electric power steering is linear but lacks the tactility of, say, a Mazdaspeed 3’s. The interior, with its hard plastic accoutrements, still screams econocar, despite new seats with UltraLux suedelike inserts. And there’s some torque steer, even with GM’s best trickery with electronics and suspension geometry.

Nevertheless, at only $22,995, the SS could stand for Super Steal. Even loaded with the $495 limited-slip differential (a must for the track), $750 sunroof, and $195 big wing, the SS still goes for under $25,000. Better yet, an SS sedan is coming for 2009. Either way, you’ll be grinning big as you pity those old Corvettes in the rearview.

Source: http://www.motortrend.com