What motor is in a 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS?
The 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS was equipped with a 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder engine. This engine was the standard powerplant for the base Cobalt model that year.
Engine Specifications
The 2.2-liter engine in the 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS had the following key specifications:
- Displacement: 2.2 liters (134 cubic inches)
- Cylinder configuration: Inline four-cylinder
- Valvetrain: Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 16 valves
- Horsepower: 148 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- Torque: 152 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
- Transmission: Standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic
This engine was part of Chevrolet's Ecotec family of four-cylinder powerplants, known for their balance of power, efficiency, and reliability. It provided adequate performance for the Cobalt's compact size and weight.
Engine History and Upgrades
The 2.2-liter Ecotec engine had been in use since the early 2000s, first appearing in the Chevrolet Cavalier and other GM compact cars. For the 2007 Cobalt, it received some minor updates and refinements compared to earlier versions.
In later model years, the Cobalt was offered with an optional 2.4-liter Ecotec engine that produced 171 horsepower. However, the 2.2-liter remained the standard engine for the base LS trim throughout the Cobalt's production run from 2005 to 2010.
