In fact it’s among the very best handling small cars out there with a firm ride and only moderate understeer at the car’s limits. And with the limited slip diff aboard, it pulls through corners with confidence and impeccable manners getting more from those Pirellis than a front-driver has any right getting. Much of the credit should go to GM suspension engineer Mark Stielow, who led much of the ride and handling development. For anyone who subscribes to Hot Rod, Car Craft or Popular Hot Rodding, the answer is, yes, that’s the same Mark Stielow who’s home-built, heavily modified, classic Camaros and Chevelles are renowned as among the best hot rods ever built.
That's pretty cool that they actually give Mark credit right in the article. Hmmm, I don't recall Trush getting any press on the transmission performance of the Impalas....
Seriously though, I just talked to Jeff on the phone last night about the Cobalt SS, and one thing I mentioned was that I wish the wheels had a slight dish to them, something along the lines of a BMW wheel. I know that a wide track is important in suspension design and geometry, but from a styling point of view, I just like that look.