GM is trying..
 

GM will take on the new high power compact market with its new supercharged 2.2L ecotec engine producint a whoopping 262hp and 228 ft torque !! Here are specs and pictures (I know this was related to a couple of weeks ago, but this is actually comming out on the market in about a year an a half !!!) Here is the article :


SUPERCHARGED CAVALIER Z-24 COMBINES PERFORMANCE AND STYLE
Start off with something already very good. Improve upon it and the result is something spectacular. In this case, begin with the Chevrolet Cavalier Ecotec 2.2-liter engine. Add a supercharger and the result is a fire-spitting, 262-horsepower sport sedan.

The horsepower boost was achieved by incorporating a Roots-type supercharger with liquid-air charge cooling. Cavalier Z-24 also features forged aluminum pistons with a 6.5cc dish to obtain its 9.0:1 compression, as well as titanium connecting rods.

CHEVROLET CAVALIER Z-24 HIGHLIGHTS:
Ecotec 2.2L I-4 aluminum block/aluminum head, DOHC, 16-valve engine
Roots-type supercharger with liquid-air charge cooling
262 hp @ 6500 rpm
228 lbs.-ft. @ 5500 rpm
Nippon tri-stage Metallic Red exterior color
Composite front, rear fascias and rocker moldings
Axis-Hagen 19-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels
TOYO Proxes T1-S P235/35ZR-19 tires

i actually like that cav...that looks sweet

Yeah...that doesn't look bad at all. Not bad specs either

hmm actually that is the last generation of cavalier. the new one looks fugly, but that car looks dope

That car looks pretty sweet

Yeah I must admit that looks good. I guess we'll have to wait and see how it actually turns out later on on the road!

this car looks good for a domestic in this class... got nice numbers too.... wonder if they upped the craftsmanship for the fit and finish?