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Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 9:22 AM
A continuation of this thread.

And ofcourse the pics from here.

The GXP option is about a $6,000 option and will start at about $26,000.
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From its 2002 auto show introduction to an early-order program that sold 1,000 cars in 41 minutes, the Pontiac Solstice has always invoked a passionate response from customers. Now, Pontiac is taking the vehicle’s combination of sensuous styling and driving exhilaration to a new level with the announcement of the turbocharged 2007 Solstice GXP.

“Creating a GXP performance edition of the Solstice is a natural extension of the capabilities of this car,” said John Larson, Pontiac general manager. “On its own, the base Solstice offers all of the qualities one would expect from a classic roadster – style, crisp handling, and spirited performance. The Solstice GXP takes that pure roadster DNA and pushes it to a new level, with a 47 percent boost in horsepower and other enhancements for a more thrilling driving experience.”

The heart of the Solstice GXP is the Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America . It produces 260 horsepower (194 kw) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm),* making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever, at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter), and the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family.

A dual-scroll turbocharger with a lightweight turbine provides nearly instant power, and an air-to-air intercooling system boosts the turbo’s performance by reducing inlet temperatures. Dual cam phasing complements the turbocharging system by optimizing valve timing at lower rpm for best turbo response and quick access to engine torque.

Direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine.

With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system.

The GXP’s high-performance Ecotec turbo engine is connected to a standard five-speed manual gearbox, or an optional five-speed automotive transmission. Either transmission can propel the car from zero-to 60 mph in under 5.5 seconds.

As with other members of GXP family, the Solstice GXP provides a number of standard features not available on the base model, including:
-Unique front and rear fascias
-High polish, dual-outlet exhaust
-StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system
-3.73 rear axle ratio
-Interior refinements including unique GXP gauge cluster and Cobalt Red seat stitching

The GXP also comes standard with a number of features available as options on the base model, including:
-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

Additional options include a rear deck spoiler, leather seating, sport metallic pedals, chrome wheels, enhanced audio options, including XM Satellite Radio, and OnStar.




2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP SPECIFICATIONS
Overview

Models:
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Body style / driveline:
2-passenger, 2-door roadster ; front-engine, rear-wheel drive performance model

Construction:
welded galvanized steel enclosed central tunnel and hydroformed tube

EPA vehicle class:
two seater

Manufacturing location:
Wilmington , Delaware

Key competitors:
Honda S2000, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster, Nissan 350Z


Engine
2.0L SIDI Turbo Ecotec

Type:
2.0L DOHC I-4

Displacement (cu in / cc):
122 / 1998

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86

Block material:
cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
dual continuous variable valve timing, overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder – intake and exhaust

Ignition system:
individual coil on plug

Fuel delivery:
direct injection with a variable high pressure rail and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:
9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
260 / 194 @ 5300 (SAE certification pending)*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
260 / 353 @ 2000-5300 (SAE certification pending)*

Recommended fuel:
premium

Max engine speed (fuel cut-off):
6300 rpm

Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide range O 2 sensor

Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
20 / 27 / 23 est.


Transmission
Type:
5-spd man (MM5)
5-speed automatic (MXO)

Gear ratios: (:1):

First:
3.75
3.42

Second:
2.26
2.21

Third:
1.51
1.60

Fourth:
1.00
1.00

Fifth:
0.73
0.75

Reverse:
3.67
3.02

Final drive ratio:
3.73:1
3.73:1


Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent short/long arm, with 33.3 mm stabilizer bar

Rear:
independent short/long arm, with 25.4 mm stabilizer bar

Steering type:
power rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:
16.4:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.7

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
34.8/10.6


Brakes
Type:
std: four-wheel disc; ABS with dynamic rear proportioning and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):
front: 11.7 x 1 / 297 x 25 ; vented
rear: 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13; solid

Swept area (sq in / sq cm):
front: 243 / 1570
rear: 189 / 1221


Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:
std: 18-inch x 8-inch polished aluminum

Tires:
P245/45R18- Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W all-season tires


Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):
95.1 / 2415

Overall length (in / mm):
157.2 / 3992

Overall width (in / mm):
71.3 / 1810

Overall height (in / mm):
50.1 / 1273

Track (in / mm):
front: 60.7 / 1543

rear: 61.5 / 1561

Curb weight, base (lb / kg):
2948 / 1337 manual, 2988 / 1355 auto. estimated

Weight distribution (front / rear):
approx. 52 /48


Interior
Seating capacity:
2

Headroom (in / mm):
38.4 / 975

Legroom (in / mm):
42.8 / 1086

Shoulder room (in / mm):
52.4 / 1332

Hip room (in / mm):
50.6 / 1284

Capacities

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):
54 / 1529

Passenger volume (cu ft / L):
50 / 1416

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
3.8 / 107.6 (top up)

Fuel tank (gal / L):
13.6 / 51.5

Engine oil (qt / L):
5 / 4.7

Cooling system (qt / L):
7.9 / 7.5





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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 9:49 AM
wonder why they raised the final drive , i think it woulda been more fun with the 3:90 final


hope the stabilitrac has a OFF switch


i drove a sky yesterday , and it had a nice bog while going around a corner


it didnt accel tell it straightened up , i didnt want to drift it around , but i did want to speed up ALOT sooner coming out of the corner







Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 9:55 AM
this is officially the car I want most that is a feasible purchase for me....should start saving now



Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 10:05 AM
you are my gm hero.

Thank you for this


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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 2:06 PM
/me humps Mr Goodwrench's leg for a bit.






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Monday, April 03, 2006 2:06 PM
** Almost **







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Monday, April 03, 2006 2:07 PM
*** Almost ***







Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 2:07 PM
***Wait for it ***







Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 2:08 PM
MMMMMMMMMM... Done.









Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 7:45 PM
hey I liked him first


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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 7:45 PM
Nice info. $6000 isnt bad although the hahn kit for the 2.4's is only $4g, its nice to finally be able to get a package like that from the factory from GM.




2006 Cobalt SS 2.4L 9.6 @74mph 1/8th mile w/2.28 60ft



Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Monday, April 03, 2006 8:02 PM
hahn doesn't give you direct injection....and a twin scroll turbo which will be a pain to replace anyways if you ever wanna go bigger



Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:28 AM
Brandon wrote:Nice info. $6000 isnt bad although the hahn kit for the 2.4's is only $4g, its nice to finally be able to get a package like that from the factory from GM.


4G vs 6G, no warranty vs factory warranty

Rather pay 2G more







Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:36 AM
@ u people!



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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:39 AM
I wonder if gm underrated it like the ss/sc cobalts or the ls1's.

Maybe it's closer to 300hp
Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 11:48 AM
Karo (Car Customs) wrote:
Brandon wrote:Nice info. $6000 isnt bad although the hahn kit for the 2.4's is only $4g, its nice to finally be able to get a package like that from the factory from GM.


4G vs 6G, no warranty vs factory warranty

Rather pay 2G more


im with karo


2g's aint much to keep warrenty


and it has nothing to do with hahn , they make and offer great products








Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 5:23 PM
Very true guys. Wonder what the mark-up is gonna be on these bad boys though?




2006 Cobalt SS 2.4L 9.6 @74mph 1/8th mile w/2.28 60ft


Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:13 PM
I wonder why the redline is 6300... Isnt this the same engine as the Cobalt SS which revs to 6500? I would think they could get 7000 rpm easy. And what does it mean by "wide range o2" sensor? It also has a hydroformed frame (so does the Corvette).


Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:38 PM
ouch, so the sky redline will be around 29-30k??

I'm looking at one but thats getting too high for me,,, I'd go evo/sti in that price range.


Adding a turbo to the 2.4 won't campare to this factory car (GXP/redline), this thing would stomp all over the 2.4 w/ almost little work and better modability. I want one now
Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:44 AM
Wow a GM car with a turbo? Never thought I'd see that again. I'd love to be able to afford one.




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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:10 AM
DropTopPaul wrote:hahn doesn't give you direct injection....and a twin scroll turbo which will be a pain to replace anyways if you ever wanna go bigger


why would be replcaing a twin scrool be harder?

ITs just the housing I dont think the manifold will have any sort of split. that would fuuck with back pressure on the cylinders.

also I feel like such a moron but arent ecos already DI

I mean they run right into the cyl right? no tb inj or mani eic style.


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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:35 AM
Direct Injection means the fuel is sprayed directly into the cylinder instead of the intake manifold. Here is good website with info on DI http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/02/mercedesbenz_pr.html
DI has been around for years on Diesel engines but has just recently been put to use on gasoline engines.
Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:42 AM
Alfa romeo has had it for years aswell.
And Ecotecs do not carry Direct Injection but Port fuel-injection rather.



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Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:48 AM
the 260hp turbo 2.0 is direct injection


the rest of the eco's are port







Re: Pontiac Solstice GXP MORE info
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:52 AM
I know this turbo version is...
But as of now, no Ecotec in production is.



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