The Evolution of the Chevy Cobalt Engine
The Chevy Cobalt motor was introduced in 2005 by Chevrolet. The engine was based on the GM Delta platform. There are two generations of the Chevy Cobalt ranging from 2005-present, and you can find both new and used Chevy Cobalt engines for sale on eBay.
The first-generation Chevy Cobalt engine (2005-2010)The first-generation Chevy Cobalt was powered by a 2.2-liter inline-4 from its inception to 2008. In 2009, power was boosted to 155 horsepower, but a 2007 Chevy Cobalt engine and a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine 2.2-liter 4-cylinder are virtually the same.
The 2005-2008 engines, based on GM's Ecotec engine, ranged from 145-200 horsepower until 2009 when horsepower increased to 260 with the Ecotec LNF Turbo 14. The turbocharger, however, was designated for the SS model.
Chevy Cobalt engines available for purchase on eBay include:
- 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt engine 2.2-liter 4-cylinder
- 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine 2.2-liter 4-cylinder
- 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine 2.2-liter 4-cylinder
- 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.0-liter Ecotec LNF Turbo 14
- 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.0-liter LNF Turbo 14
The second-generation Chevy Cobalt has been manufactured since 2011. However, the model is no longer available in the United States. In the U.S., the Cobalt nameplate was replaced by the Chevy Cruze sedan in 2011.
Currently, Brazil manufactures the Cobalt, and it is available in 40 countries across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. So, searching for a Cobalt engine from 2005-2010 will be easier than looking for a new Chevy Cobalt engine after 2011.
What features does the Chevy Cobalt SS (2005-2010) engine have?The Cobalt SS engine for sale is different from standard engines in the Cobalt model. The Super Sport (SS) is the signature performance Chevy. It was first made available with the Impala in 1961. The SS designation means it is powerful.
The first Cobalt SS came out in 2005. It was a 205 horsepower, supercharged 2.0-liter. It had a top speed of 158 mph and reached 0-60 in 5.9 seconds.
The SS model was discontinued in 2010. These are the two basic SS engines utilized by Chevy for the Cobalt. You can find 2007 Chevy Cobalt motor in a Super Sport, but a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine 2.2-liter 4-cylinder is not a Super Sport.
The following engines are Super Sport:
- 2.0-liter Ecotec LSJ Supercharger Inline-4 with 145 HP and 155 pound-feet torque
- 2.0-liter Ecotec LNF Turbocharged Inline-4 260 HP and 260 pound-feet torque