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Old 08-24-2005, 12:10 AM   #1
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Default Pontiac Solstice

Im looking for New on The New Pontiac Solstice
I know its not a Muscle car but 177Hp not too bad for a under 30k roadster car.


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The official site has nothing ....to an exact selling date
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Old 08-24-2005, 12:48 AM   #2
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well, my 2005 pontiac brochure says "summer 2005", but as i see it it'll be spring when it "really" comes out.
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Old 08-24-2005, 12:51 AM   #3
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well almost all of them have already been spoken for so your best bet is to go to a dealer and if you really want one put your name on the list quick they are already producing them I think it was Gray or Nthfinity that lives near the plant they have a whole topic about here.
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Old 08-24-2005, 08:13 AM   #4
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There will be a turbocharged version if 177hp isn't enough for you...though I can only imagine the premium that'll be put on them.
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Old 08-24-2005, 05:03 PM   #5
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Thanks

for all you answer .In Canada so we always get stuff after the US
( whaterever is left to sale to Canada ..hahaha )
But cool i'll wait ....
177Hp is enough for me i don't need much ..There isn't much highways for me to kill the Road + thos dam winters are a Bi*** !
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Old 08-24-2005, 05:36 PM   #6
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Do a search here as Ive discussed it already at length.. 177 were delivered at the begining of the month. They are made about 20 miles from my house. The 10000 people waiting list is expected to be filled by end of year, then new cars will be available.
A turbo charged version is rumoured in the works as an 07 model.
Current car is 2800 lbs with 177 hp.
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Old 08-28-2005, 01:12 PM   #7
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Old 08-29-2005, 09:32 AM   #8
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Old 01-04-2006, 07:52 PM   #9
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The upper version has been announced: 260 bhp 260 torque, 4000-5000 more expensive.. turbo 2.0..

Curb weight 2948lbs
•Sport suspension system
•Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock
•Limited-slip rear differential
•Power window/locks/mirrors and remote keyless entry
•Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accessory controls and cruise control
•Driver information center
•18-inch polished aluminum wheels
Unique front and rear fascias
•High polish, dual-outlet exhaust
•StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system
•3.73 rear axle ratio


Engine particulars...

•Steel crankshaft
•Forged connecting rods
•Forged oil-galley pistons
•Jet-spray piston cooling
•9.2:1 compression ratio
•Aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves
•High-pressure engine-driven fuel pump
•Variable pressure fuel rail
•20 psi boost
•Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder
•Twin counter-rotating balance shafts for operational smoothness
•Electronic throttle control
•Low-friction, roller-finger follower valvetrain with hydraulic lash adjusters
•Low-maintenance chain-drive for the camshafts




and some pics.

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Old 01-04-2006, 09:03 PM   #10
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Old 01-04-2006, 10:48 PM   #11
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I wondering what all of the enthusiasts who purchased the car initially are thinking. - Good things come to those who wait I suppose.

I can't wait to read the reviews with all of this extra power! Wonder if the 'sport suspension' is going to be a great deal more sporty than the standard solstice?
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Old 01-05-2006, 12:10 AM   #12
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It's bad enough the car has design elements of the C6 - rumour is that GM is ging to name it Stingray. :roll: :shock:

That's just screwed... like naming the big engine Boxster 911SC... this must never happen
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Damn that is heinous. I hope they have a fastback hardtop for it...
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Old 01-05-2006, 03:40 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
... and you even have accesories to 'imitate' the Z4 Coupe

Looks quite good to be honest!!
Yeah - it doesn't look bad... it's just they better position it correctly and not use our name..
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Old 01-05-2006, 06:37 PM   #15
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rumour is that GM is ging to name it Stingray.
Not this one, thats a rumour this ones confirmed.. This is the solstice gxp.
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