NHRA

Year

NASCAR

GENERAL

Chevrolet

Manufacturer

Chevrolet

Cobalt

Model

Impala SS

2,350 lbs. w/driver

Vehicle Weight

3,400 lbs. w/o driver

ENGINE

General Motors DRCE

(Drag Racing Competition Engine)

Type

General Motors

SB2 V-8

500 cubic inches

Displacement

358 cubic inches

1,400 @ 9,800 rpm

Horsepower

825 @ 8,500 rpm

835 ft/lb @ 8,000 rpm

Torque

525 ft/lb @ 7,500 rpm

14.7:1

Compression Ratio

12:1

Dry sump, 8 qt. capacity

Lubrication System

Dry sump, 16 qt. capacity

CHASSIS

Chrome moly

steel tubing

Chassis

Rectangular steel tubing w/ integral roll cage

Carbon fiber/

Kevlar composite

Body

Fabricated Steel

198”

Overall Length

200.7”

67”

Width

72.5 “

105”

Wheelbase

110”

MacPherson Strut

Suspension (front)

Independent coil springs,

Twin control arms

Four-link with

axle-mounted

wheelie bars

Suspension (rear)

Trailing arm with,

coil springs, Panhard bar, full-floating axle

Rack-and-pinion

Steering

Power rack-and-pinion

Carbon fiber discs

Brakes (front)

Vented Steel Discs

Carbon fiber discs

Brakes (rear)

Vented Steel Discs

Computerized system with multiple reference pts.

Data Acquisition System

Not Allowed

Front air dam, adjustable rear spoiler w/wickerbill

Aerodynamics

Front air dam, adjustable rear wing

25.0  x 4.5 x 15

Tires (front)

27.5 x 12 x 15

33 x 17 x15

Tires (rear)

27.5 x 12 x15

PERFORMANCE/MISCELLANEOUS

3 gallons

Fuel Capacity

17.75 gallons

Under 1 sec.

0-60 time

6.21 sec. (app.)

209.92 mph (1/4 mi.)

Top Speed

189.70 mph (October Talladega pole)

$270,000

Cost to build car

$200,000*

5

At-track Crew Members

18