2007 Saturn Sky Red Line ($27,895)

lironet · 06-23-2006, 11:59 AM

Detroit – Today, Saturn announced that the 2007 Sky Red Line will be available this fall at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $27,895 (including destination charges). Retailers are now taking orders for the turbocharged variant of the Sky roadster, which is one of the hottest selling cars in the auto market.

The Sky Red Line features the 2.0L Ecotec Turbo engine, equipped with direct injection technology. It produces 260 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, making it General Motors’ highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement.

“Through its design and advanced technology, the Sky Red Line shows that Saturn is making vehicles like never before,” said Dave Smidebush, Saturn’s director of marketing. “But the Sky Red Line also demonstrates that the brand’s commitment to great value and innovation in our product lineup is as strong as ever.”

Along with the boost in horsepower and torque, the Sky Red Line features a long list of standard equipment including:

Stabilitrak electronic stability control
Traction control
Close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with self-adjusting clutch
Four-wheel ABS disc brakes
Limited slip differential
Performance-tuned suspension with coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks
Air conditioning
Power locks, windows and mirrors
OnStar with one year of Safe & Sound service
The Sky Red Line will accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 5.5 seconds, and will run the quarter mile in about 13.9 seconds.

Saturn, a division of General Motors Corp., sells vehicles in the U.S. and Canada through a network of about 500 retailers, with a focus on providing innovative products with solid value and excellent customer service. In 2006, the brand begins a major revitalization of its portfolio with five new vehicles: the Sky and Sky Red Line roadsters, Aura midsize sports sedan, Vue Green Line Hybrid and Outlook large crossover utility. These new vehicles join the current lineup that includes the Ion compact sedan and quad coupe, Vue compact SUV and the Relay crossover van.

This car is going to destroy the Solstice GXP in sales.

AMRAAM4 · 06-23-2006, 12:12 PM

not if they make less than 8,000 units

Which is probably the case.

No way GM will allow Saturn's car to destroy the Pontiac version it has been whoring all over East Bumfock.

Exodus · 06-23-2006, 12:20 PM

The sky will also destroy the solstice in looks too.

cavingman · 06-23-2006, 01:08 PM

i want

rennation · 06-23-2006, 03:00 PM

Finally Saturn makes something that isn't totally unappealing, it's about time.

CK GAGT · 06-23-2006, 04:15 PM

im working on the line building the solstice and skye and i havent even seen a turbo in the last 5 days (about 250 cars).

bigbenSC · 06-23-2006, 06:37 PM

Thats a little pricey... good luck getting one from a dealer for under 30 grand!

Rich · 06-23-2006, 06:59 PM

[EVO

] i think id rather get an EVO RS for a grand or two more. [/EVO

]

though i am curious to see how the sky handles.

GregFarz78 · 06-23-2006, 07:47 PM

not a bad price for forced induction...too bad dealerships will mark it up 4-5k

GM should step in and call for no markup

rennation · 06-23-2006, 07:57 PM

good point, just save a little more and get an STi

notsoaveragej0e · 06-23-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

[EVO

] i think id rather get an EVO RS for a grand or two more. [/EVO

]

though i am curious to see how the sky handles.

Sky handles awesome, very very tight car. It is like driving a go kart. Being that it is also very light, it will easily own cobalt ss's and G6 GTP's

rennation · 06-23-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Sky handles awesome, very very tight car. It is like driving a go kart. Being that it is also very light, it will easily own cobalt ss's and G6 GTP's

Yeah my dad had a solstice from work and the thing was amazing taking turns...

xxbackhillxx · 06-23-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Sky handles awesome, very very tight car. It is like driving a go kart. Being that it is also very light, it will easily own cobalt ss's and G6 GTP's

Power to weight ratio is pretty good. Mid 13's I'm guessing.

GregFarz78 · 06-23-2006, 09:14 PM

its a roadster it should handle excellent...hopefully GM wont put those god awful goodyear RSAs on it though

notsoaveragej0e · 06-23-2006, 09:33 PM

RSA's are the plague of any car... Absolutely destroy handling/stopping/ride quality/and safety in general- all they are good for is burnouts.

Mike Jung · 06-23-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

RSA's are the plague of any car... Absolutely destroy handling/stopping/ride quality/and safety in general- all they are good for is burnouts.

We are lucky, that we don't have Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires

Just ask the WRX folks.

nascarnate326 · 06-24-2006, 06:17 AM

Isnt Saturn supposed to have haggle free pricing?

xxbackhillxx · 06-24-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

We are lucky, that we don't have Bridgestone Potenza RE92 tires

Just ask the WRX folks.

SpyhunteR · 06-24-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

[EVO

] i think id rather get an EVO RS for a grand or two more. [/EVO

]

though i am curious to see how the sky handles.

well then you're simply interested in a different type of car. The Sky, Solstice, Miata, S2000 are pretty much the only small roadsters right now. By saying you can get an Evo for a few grand more, you're buying a completely different car, with different characteristics.

The two of you talking about AWD demons, over the Sky, you're missing the mark.

AaronGTR · 06-24-2006, 02:50 PM

I'd still rather have a solstice GXP any day...

06-23-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
lironet GAGT - Member AKA: Don't Know Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 435 Vehicle: 08 Stang GT & 04 GA SE	2007 Saturn Sky Red Line ($27,895) Detroit – Today, Saturn announced that the 2007 Sky Red Line will be available this fall at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $27,895 (including destination charges). Retailers are now taking orders for the turbocharged variant of the Sky roadster, which is one of the hottest selling cars in the auto market. The Sky Red Line features the 2.0L Ecotec Turbo engine, equipped with direct injection technology. It produces 260 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, making it General Motors’ highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement. “Through its design and advanced technology, the Sky Red Line shows that Saturn is making vehicles like never before,” said Dave Smidebush, Saturn’s director of marketing. “But the Sky Red Line also demonstrates that the brand’s commitment to great value and innovation in our product lineup is as strong as ever.” Along with the boost in horsepower and torque, the Sky Red Line features a long list of standard equipment including: Stabilitrak electronic stability control Traction control Close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with self-adjusting clutch Four-wheel ABS disc brakes Limited slip differential Performance-tuned suspension with coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks Air conditioning Power locks, windows and mirrors OnStar with one year of Safe & Sound service The Sky Red Line will accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 5.5 seconds, and will run the quarter mile in about 13.9 seconds. Saturn, a division of General Motors Corp., sells vehicles in the U.S. and Canada through a network of about 500 retailers, with a focus on providing innovative products with solid value and excellent customer service. In 2006, the brand begins a major revitalization of its portfolio with five new vehicles: the Sky and Sky Red Line roadsters, Aura midsize sports sedan, Vue Green Line Hybrid and Outlook large crossover utility. These new vehicles join the current lineup that includes the Ion compact sedan and quad coupe, Vue compact SUV and the Relay crossover van. This car is going to destroy the Solstice GXP in sales. Last edited by lironet; 06-23-2006 at 12:02 PM.

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