BONER.
Im still getting the new Camaro but damn is this car sexy looking. Having a turbocharged ecotec isn't bad thing either. GM hit home runs with the sky and solstice.
I hope im not the only one that thinks its a Solstice with different bumpers.
Sexy....
Waiting for a hard top model.
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El Fuego ( the grounded one ) wrote:I hope im not the only one that thinks its a Solstice with different bumpers.
Noob..
Anyways.. That's pure sex right there!! I think the Sky looks a lot better than the solstice myself..
Having the dual exhaust really sets the exterior off..
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Burgundy 2006 Saturn Ion - My winter beater
RkSport 2003 wrote:BONER.
GM hit home runs with the sky and solstice.
The Sky hit a grand-slam!
The Solstice hit a solo home-run.
One thing I will not accept (was apalled) is the interiors fit and finish on the Solstice which I saw last year (Oct). The dash design is nice, function and well laid out. But the quality of the materials.... oh my god!
I know initially the Solstice was at $20K and so GM had to cut corners some where, but GM had to raise the price on Jan 1, 2006 an extra $500 in order for some "interior improvements."
I have not seen the "improvements" yet, but I just hope it is there.
The Sky is leaps and bounds better (interior craftmanship). My only gripe is the painted silver plastic trim around the shifter. That piece is not gonna last.
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And ofcourse the press release
Saturn Expands Sky Lineup With Red Line Performance Variant
Saturn continues its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which is debuting at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line, available at Saturn retailers this fall, builds on the Sky’s established performance character, offering even more power and sportier driving dynamics combined with a bold design and driver-focused interior.
The Red Line gets a boost in performance from an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower* (194 kw) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque* (353 Nm) at 2500 rpm, 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 engine in the Ecotec family.
Gasoline 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.
Direct injection technology works well with turbocharging and helps deliver a great balance of power and economy.
Other Red Line technical highlights include:
-Standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential
-Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control
-Performance-tuned suspension
Technical elements also standard on the 2007 Sky roadster include:
-Four-wheel independent short/long arm suspension for optimal handling and stability
-Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation
-Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control
-Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance
-Wide track for excellent stability and superior handling
-Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling
-Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel
The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, unique seatback and floormat embroidery, metallic sill plates, stainless steel pedal covers, Red Line-specific gauges and a digital boost gauge included in the Driver Information Center.
The Sky Red Line has numerous safety features, including dual-stage frontal air bags, GM’s Passenger Sensing System, four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, side-impact door beams, three-point safety belts with pretentioners and load-limiting retractors, and more.
FOR RELEASE: 4-11-2006
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well now i know why the headlights looked different
and the sky is back to back grand slams , or back to back sweeps in the world series
LOL
ill be all over the sky redline
El Fuego ( the grounded one ) wrote:I hope im not the only one that thinks its a Solstice with different bumpers.
Even if it is, at least it got the good looking bumpers.
If I was in the market for a non-family car, this would probably be at the top of my list. And for some reason, I can't get over how sweet those exhaust tips look.
gat dam it , they need to use the blue that is on the current ion redline
that blue is to dark
holy @!#$ thats the hotness in blue!
by far the only saturn i would ever buy....that thing is HAWT
Damn it looks really hot in blue!! I'll never be able to buy one.. :/ I wish I could rent one for the weekend somewheres.. lol.
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Burgundy 2006 Saturn Ion - My winter beater
I HATE YOU GOODWRENCH, HOW DARE YOU SHOW ME THE REDLINE IN MY BLUE
and turboed...
ohhh man, i think its time to start saving money...
BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE! Wow. nice ride inddee!
Silver Stripey makes your Day!
El Fuego ( the grounded one ) wrote:I hope im not the only one that thinks its a Solstice with different bumpers.
please tell me you're not that stupid...
thats exactly what it is, a solstice with different bumpers. just like fires are cavs with diff bumpers. did you REALLY not know that?
GO PATS!!!
Wow, that thing is georgeous. When I first saw it, I thought mini-Corvette. If I could afford one of those, I'd definitely get one...that's one bad ass Saturn vehicle, if I do say so myself.
thats sweet, do we have a price?
Everything LOUDER than everything else!!
ah, the blue one is amazing.
Sky's run about 26-28k. I see the RL Sky being atleast 32k.
i guess the question is does anyone not like this car??? it's freakin awsome, i wish i had the money for a redline but i herd hte price tag was gonna be close to 30 if not over it, so im gonna have to stick w/ a cavy
i'm gonna test drive a regular one soon, ill have to take a trip to the saturn dealer
