Solstice GXP to have direct injection

scott_gunn · 03-16-2006, 10:11 AM

Let the lusting and bashing begin...

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109644

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Rail · 03-16-2006, 10:29 AM

They're keeping the truck transmission in the GXP?

AudiTTkiller · 03-16-2006, 10:42 AM

guy at work might get it, cant wait to race him- keeps calling my car a "suzuki"

Tkacik · 03-16-2006, 11:00 AM

I saw a Solstice the other day on the road. looked like a very cool car!

zer0_thirteen · 03-16-2006, 11:23 AM

yeah, I mean, I'd much rather own a miata (or MX-5, whatever they are calling it these days), but in person, the Solstice isn't too bad looking.

johnei · 03-16-2006, 11:29 AM

I'd definitely consider this car if I knew how soon it was going to be available and how much they want for it (and how much over sticker it will be).

BigElm · 03-16-2006, 11:42 AM

Nice.... chances are they'll dump this on the Sky.... I love the looks of that car, but chances are I won't fit in it

AWDPilot · 03-16-2006, 11:47 AM

yay for being a short ****

Achilles38WRX · 03-16-2006, 12:18 PM

wasn't this known already when the GXP was introduced at the Los Angeles show back in january?

BigElm · 03-16-2006, 12:20 PM

Not the Direct Injection.... at least I don't remember reading about it.

johnei · 03-16-2006, 12:32 PM

Yes it had DI then too, didn't want to wtlw. The same motor is in the Opel GT (which is the Opel version of the Saturn Sky) so probably if they are clever but who knows.

coolbluelb · 03-16-2006, 06:12 PM

http://www.pontiac.com/promo/solsticegxp/index.jsp

In case anyone did not see it... Anyway, I think the Sky Redline will look better and have the same performance numbers.

coolbluelb · 03-16-2006, 06:16 PM

Hazdaz · 03-16-2006, 06:36 PM

THis is WTLW, but repeating it isn't a bad thing. As long as it is of a high-quality engine, this is a very good thing.

Oh yea... I don't recall if GM ever said what kind of tranny this new engine is getting? I HOPE it's a 6-speed.... but for cost-cutting reasons, I am expecting a 5-speed.

NYCshopper · 03-16-2006, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazdaz

THis is WTLW, but repeating it isn't a bad thing. As long as it is of a high-quality engine, this is a very good thing.

Oh yea... I don't recall if GM ever said what kind of tranny this new engine is getting? I HOPE it's a 6-speed.... but for cost-cutting reasons, I am expecting a 5-speed.

Solstice GXP will be available with both a five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmission.

ricky03 · 03-16-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AudiTTkiller

guy at work might get it, cant wait to race him- keeps calling my car a "suzuki"

Are you stock?

If so, you better hope he cant drive or you race him the wet or snow.

NYCshopper · 03-16-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricky03

Are you stock?

If so, you better hope he cant drive or you race him the wet or snow.

Exactly....this car is packing some serious technology...now put it into the better looking car...(Saturn Sky

) (plus this car should be around the $25k price point)

Quote:

GM claims the GXP is capable of sub-5.5-second 0-to-60-mph sprints with either transmission.

It uses direct injection, dual-cam phasing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to make up to 130 hp per liter.

Hazdaz · 03-16-2006, 07:29 PM

An STi should beat it, but a regular WRX sure as hell won't... atleast not by much.
Even if it is portly for a roadster, it still weighs less than a WRX, and with quite a bit more power.

JM530 · 03-16-2006, 10:31 PM

If the Sky definitely gets the same engine option as the GXP... I'll be buying a Sky. Both look pretty cool, but the Sky is better.

coolbluelb · 03-16-2006, 10:47 PM

Opel GT, Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline should all be basically the same vehicle. Trim levels will be the only differences.

mhoward1 · 03-17-2006, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazdaz

An STi should beat it, but a regular WRX sure as hell won't... atleast not by much.
Even if it is portly for a roadster, it still weighs less than a WRX, and with quite a bit more power.

I have heard that for the GXP, GM has tightened the car up quite a bit. It could be quite a weekend Club Racer.

Achilles38WRX · 03-17-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolbluelb

Opel GT, Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline should all be basically the same vehicle. Trim levels will be the only differences.

que the captain obvious pic!

johnei · 03-17-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh_WRX

I have heard that for the GXP, GM has tightened the car up quite a bit. It could be quite a weekend Club Racer.

There were rumors a few months ago that suppliers had leaked information about a coupe Solstice that would be specifically marketed to the weekend racing set and set up for a specific scca class.

Hazdaz · 03-17-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnei

There were rumors a few months ago that suppliers had leaked information about a coupe Solstice that would be specifically marketed to the weekend racing set and set up for a specific scca class.

There were renderings of it a few months ago.

mhoward1 · 03-17-2006, 06:25 PM

Those weren't renderings, but what GM showed at SEMA this year.

03-16-2006, 10:11 AM	#1
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03-16-2006, 10:29 AM	#2
Rail Scooby Newbie Member#: 38287 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Vehicle: 2005 Honda S2000 NFR	They're keeping the truck transmission in the GXP?

03-16-2006, 10:42 AM	#3
AudiTTkiller Scooby Specialist Member#: 72875 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: montreal Vehicle: 2004 W R X platinum silver metallic	guy at work might get it, cant wait to race him- keeps calling my car a "suzuki"

03-16-2006, 11:00 AM	#4
Tkacik Scooby Guru Member#: 847 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Vehicle: '06 Titan Crew Cab '03 Odyssey - EXL/RES	I saw a Solstice the other day on the road. looked like a very cool car!

03-16-2006, 11:23 AM	#5
zer0_thirteen Scooby Newbie Member#: 71471 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: blacksburg, va Vehicle: 2003 ducati monster 620	yeah, I mean, I'd much rather own a miata (or MX-5, whatever they are calling it these days), but in person, the Solstice isn't too bad looking.

03-16-2006, 11:29 AM	#6
johnei Scooby Specialist Member#: 70272 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago	I'd definitely consider this car if I knew how soon it was going to be available and how much they want for it (and how much over sticker it will be).

03-16-2006, 11:42 AM	#7
BigElm Always under your radar! Moderator Member#: 1568 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hawtlanta!!!	Nice.... chances are they'll dump this on the Sky.... I love the looks of that car, but chances are I won't fit in it

03-16-2006, 11:47 AM	#8
AWDPilot Scooby Guru Member#: 25058 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: 2013 Legacy 2.5i #8 '07 Miata PRHT	yay for being a short ****

03-16-2006, 12:18 PM	#9
Achilles38WRX Scooby Guru Member#: 4419 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: 2002 S2K - 2013 ISP i don't have a wrx	wasn't this known already when the GXP was introduced at the Los Angeles show back in january?

03-16-2006, 12:20 PM	#10
BigElm Always under your radar! Moderator Member#: 1568 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hawtlanta!!!	Not the Direct Injection.... at least I don't remember reading about it.

03-16-2006, 12:32 PM	#11
johnei Scooby Specialist Member#: 70272 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago	Yes it had DI then too, didn't want to wtlw. The same motor is in the Opel GT (which is the Opel version of the Saturn Sky) so probably if they are clever but who knows.

03-16-2006, 06:12 PM	#12
coolbluelb Scooby Newbie Member#: 47014 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VB Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Garnet Red	http://www.pontiac.com/promo/solsticegxp/index.jsp In case anyone did not see it... Anyway, I think the Sky Redline will look better and have the same performance numbers.

03-16-2006, 06:16 PM	#13
coolbluelb Scooby Newbie Member#: 47014 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VB Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Garnet Red

03-16-2006, 06:36 PM	#14
Hazdaz Scooby Guru Member#: 14611 Join Date: Jan 2002	THis is WTLW, but repeating it isn't a bad thing. As long as it is of a high-quality engine, this is a very good thing. Oh yea... I don't recall if GM ever said what kind of tranny this new engine is getting? I HOPE it's a 6-speed.... but for cost-cutting reasons, I am expecting a 5-speed.

03-16-2006, 07:29 PM	#18
Hazdaz Scooby Guru Member#: 14611 Join Date: Jan 2002	An STi should beat it, but a regular WRX sure as hell won't... atleast not by much. Even if it is portly for a roadster, it still weighs less than a WRX, and with quite a bit more power.

03-16-2006, 10:31 PM	#19
JM530 Scooby Specialist Member#: 69212 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lombard, IL Vehicle: '11 A3 Quattro K04 DSG Lava Grey	If the Sky definitely gets the same engine option as the GXP... I'll be buying a Sky. Both look pretty cool, but the Sky is better.

03-16-2006, 10:47 PM	#20
coolbluelb Scooby Newbie Member#: 47014 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VB Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Garnet Red	Opel GT, Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline should all be basically the same vehicle. Trim levels will be the only differences.

03-17-2006, 06:25 PM	#25
mhoward1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9481 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: FFR Challenge #43 Vehicle: 2011 Carrera 4s 2009 BMW M5	Those weren't renderings, but what GM showed at SEMA this year.