Test Drove Cobalt SS, My Take Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I test drove a Cobalt SS today. I was debating with some people about the traction issues with higher powered fwd cars which lead to this. I wanted to drive an srt-4, but I couldn't find a Dodge dealership close enough. I figured the supercharged Cobalt would be okay. The guy told me it was underated at 213hp to the wheels. I don't know about underated, but I'd believe 213. I wasn't really impressed though. I've driven faster. But with the traction, I didn't have a problem. It was the model without the LSD too. I've still got to find a srt-4, which I think will have more issues because of higher hp. But really, I didn't have a problem at all keeping traction. But, it was a nice dry day, and it has Z rated Prelli's on it.

[97sccelica]

imo

any fwd car that is capable of going 12's(and not be fully gutted/race prepped) is not going to be easy to drive until around 40mph

a stock srt4 doesnt get traction till 1/4 of the way through 2nd gear. they have ~230whp and run high 13's when driven right

a buddy of mine had a vtec prelude with a turbonetics turbo kit on it. running 10lbs the car would peel through 3rd if u shifted hard

and even then, it wasnt a 12 second capable car.