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Adding a turbo or supercharger would be really cool, and the aftermarket would keep you VIN as a non-blown car, making insurance easier to afford. The Ecotech (is that a non-sporty name or what? I can also remember the ill-fated "dual twin cam" V6 which I thought was funny name) is pretty good for hopping up I read.
DD
Give me a break. 6-months after initial release they'll be going for MSRP or less, I'll wait 6 months to save 2 grand. The rest of you, good luck.
BTW, got official GM Specs that I haven't seen published elsewhere:
Horsepower: 177 @ 6,600rpm
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4,800rpm
Head Room: 38.5" (this is awesome as I'm 6'3")
Shoulder Room: 52.4"
Leg Room: 42.7"
Wheels: 18" x 8" (crazy size, but I love it!)
Fuel Tank cap. : 13.8 gallons
If anyone knows a dealer taking orders at MSRP in Northern VA, let me know. Thanks and enjoy!
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http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/050316-1.htm
From GM Canada website:
"Modified, supercharged ECOTEC 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine (240 hp)
Six-speed manual transmission (5th/6th gears overdrive)
Modified GM delta platform with front engine and rear-wheel drive
4-wheel independent, strut front suspension
All steel, unibody chassis
Saddle brown, leather-trimmed interior surfaces"
I am sure you will have no problem selling the 4 cars you have available for the model year. Although you have no way of knowing for sure that you are getting them (on other forums it has been posted), Pontiac hasen't announced to dealers how many cars they are getting for the first four months, never mind the whole year.
Even if the new Mitata can outhandle it, the Miata doesn't look half this good!
This is the best looking GM car since the '69 Camaro IMHO.
Oh, it must also hold up mechanically very well. That will be interesting to follow in these forums, eh?
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Rather than spend money to update a lower volume car, perhaps it makes sense to have another marque have a big car, like the Chevy Impala and Buick/Caddy. The CTS is nice and RWD, to compete now a days, you need a newer motor and AWD option, nicer interior, etc.
DD
I bet this car will be hot at this year's SEMA show.
Where were those taken? Must be a pre-production test car.
What a knockout! :shades:
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Pontiac really needs a true image car and the Solstice certainly provides it. This car can NOT be ignored!!
Be prepared for a car that will handle amazingly well- Front & Rear independent suspensions with stabilizing bars front & rear, 4 wheel disks, and those 18's with low profile performance tires!
I have seen this car on a the street. The Solstice has excellent torque. While driving behind the Solstice a few weeks ago and after a traffic light turned green, it kept pulling away from me as I tried to stay close in my 227 HP Saab 9-2X. The Solstice had two people in it too. The HP/weight ratio was the difference.
All of the cars I've seen on the assembly line have dual exhausts. I've seen the car with the top up and it looks great. Who knows, if the Solstice clicks, then maybe a T-top will be in the offing.
I've heard of a possible supercharging for MY '07. So far that's only speculation and chatter among the management folks. Get Ready!
I have a family member in middle management @ Delphi. I'll ask him what the story is on this. No doubt some pilot production is hands on to verify fit and finish but you can bet @ the level of production they are shooting for will rule out any real hand building.
believer
I am badly excited about this car even though I can't buy one yet. It gives me hope that GM is slowly turning around.
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Anyone order yet?
http://www.ai-online.com/issues/article_detail.asp?id=413
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