New for 2008, the turbocharged 2008 Cobalt SS Coupe replaces the supercharged 2007 Cobalt SS Coupe as the performance leader in Chevrolet's Cobalt lineup. Developed by the GM Performance Division ...

The Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo and HHR Panel SS Concept benefit from the same 2.0-liter Ecotec four stuffed in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and the Saturn Sky Redline.

To get those big power numbers, the new 2008 Cobalt SS, which debuted at SEMA last November, substitutes a turbocharger for the original model's supercharger.

Well, Chevy has swapped out a 215-hp supercharged four-cylinder for a 260-hp turbocharged four-cylinder that the company says now lives up to the SS badging.

The electric power steering system feels more natural than the Corolla. Plus, the supportive seats are trumped only by the Pontiac G8 in GM's sporty car lineup. At $22,995, it's a performance bargain.