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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Cobalt 2dr Cpe SS Supercharged
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2005 Ford Focus
Focus 4dr Sdn ZX4 SES
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2005 Dodge Neon
Neon 4dr Sdn SRT4
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2005 Ford Focus
Focus 4dr Sdn ZX4 SES
2005 Dodge Neon
Neon 4dr Sdn SRT4
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
LSJ   EDV
Engine Type
Supercharged Gas 4-Cyl Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.0L/121 2.4L/148
Fuel System
SFI SMPI SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
205 @ 5600 136 @ 6000 230 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 4400 133 @ 4500 250 @ 2400-4400
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MM5   DDR
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.42 3.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.76 2.14 2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.18 1.45 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.89 1.03 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.77 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.73 3.47
Clutch Size (in)
    9.4
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.05 3.82 3.53
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 26 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 35 30
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525   450
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105 110 136
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.3   8.0
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2991 2725 2900
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Performance MacPherson strut Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Performance SLA Control Blade Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Handling w/Coil Springs MacPherson struts
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Handling   Chapman struts
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.83 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.79 0.67
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel   4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes   Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.6 X 1.02   11.0 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.6 X 0.55   10.63 x 0.47
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes  
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QTJ    
Rear Tire Order Code
QTJ    
Front Tire Size
P215/45R18 P205/50R16 P205/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/45R18 P205/50R16 P205/50ZR17
Spare Tire Size
  Compact T115/70D14
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0 16 x - TBD - 17 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.0 16 x - TBD - 17 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
    14
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
    Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.6 16.0 18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.4   2.70
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
33.5 34.1 41.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.0 14.0 12.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.3 102.9 105.0
Length, Overall (in)
180.5 175.2 174.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.9 66.7 67.4
Height, Overall (in)
55.5 56.8 56.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
58.7 58.9 58.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.1 58.7 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4 6.2 6.1
Liftover Height (in)
  29.1  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.9 14.8 13.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
83.0 94.1 89.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 39.1 38.4
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 40.7 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.0 53.5 53.4
Front Hip Room (in)
49.5 49.4 52.4
Second Head Room (in)
35.7 38.4 36.7
Second Leg Room (in)
32.2 37.6 34.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
49.0 53.6 52.8
Second Hip Room (in)
46.1 50.7 52.9
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cobalt Focus SRT4
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan