So the Cobaltrace car incorporates numerous safety features, including a six-point rollcage, a six-point safety harness, racing seats, an onboard fire suppressionsystem, SFI-spec roll bar padding, a crushable steering column, and steeringwheel-mounted transmission controls.
Duchardtbelieves the Ecotec has ''already established its performance credentials bywinning championships and setting records from Pomona Raceway to the Bonneville Salt Flats .'' Indeed, the turbocharged Ecotecengines that propelled GM Racing's front-drive Cavalier and Sunfire entries tochampionships in the 2004 NHRA Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series producemore than 1,200 hp.
''Chevroletbecame the most successful manufacturer in drag racing by supplying the basicbuilding blocks that winning racers need,'' said Duchardt. ''That's a traditionthat began with the '55 Chevy and continued with Corvettes, Impalas, Camaros,Chevelles, and Monte Carlos. Now a new generation of sport compact enthusiastscan discover drag racing with the Chevy Cobalt Phase 5 program. GM is openingthe sport to a young and diverse group of racers while demonstrating thecapabilities of our production cars and engines.''
To make it clearhow kit-car the Phase 5 Dragster really is, Duchardt provided a list of the keycomponents, complete with GM stock number where applicable:
-GM PerformanceParts CNC ported cylinder head (#88958640)
-GM PerformanceParts adjustable cam gear set (#88958613)
-GM PerformanceParts camshaft set (#88958648)
-GM PerformanceParts neutral balance shaft set (#88958615)
-Wiseco piston,pin, and ring set
-Eagleconnecting rods
-GM Racingmodified Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic transmission
-Cobalt SSSupercharged rear suspension assembly including disc brakes, upgraded swaybar,and five-lug hubs
-Garrett GT35Rball bearing turbocharger with water-to-air intercooler
-AEM fuelmanagement system with coil-on plug ignition
-Fullyadjustable front struts and Walker Evans Racing rear shock absorbers
-Eibach frontcoil-over springs
-Airlift rearsuspension air bags for ride height adjustment
-Recaro racingseats with Schroth six-point safety belts
-Six-pointsafety cage,
-Onboard fireextinguisher system.
photo:General Motors
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''Chevroletbecame the most successful manufacturer in drag racing by supplying the basicbuilding blocks that winning racers need,'' said Duchardt. ''That's a traditionthat began with the '55 Chevy and continued with Corvettes, Impalas, Camaros,Chevelles, and Monte Carlos. Now a new generation of sport compact enthusiastscan discover drag racing with the Chevy Cobalt Phase 5 program. GM is openingthe sport to a young and diverse group of racers while demonstrating thecapabilities of our production cars and engines.''
To make it clearhow kit-car the Phase 5 Dragster really is, Duchardt provided a list of the keycomponents, complete with GM stock number where applicable:
-GM PerformanceParts CNC ported cylinder head (#88958640)
-GM PerformanceParts adjustable cam gear set (#88958613)
-GM PerformanceParts camshaft set (#88958648)
-GM PerformanceParts neutral balance shaft set (#88958615)
-Wiseco piston,pin, and ring set
-Eagleconnecting rods
-GM Racingmodified Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic transmission
-Cobalt SSSupercharged rear suspension assembly including disc brakes, upgraded swaybar,and five-lug hubs
-Garrett GT35Rball bearing turbocharger with water-to-air intercooler
-AEM fuelmanagement system with coil-on plug ignition
-Fullyadjustable front struts and Walker Evans Racing rear shock absorbers
-Eibach frontcoil-over springs
-Airlift rearsuspension air bags for ride height adjustment
-Recaro racingseats with Schroth six-point safety belts
-Six-pointsafety cage,
-Onboard fireextinguisher system.
photo:General Motors