Pontiac Solstice News: GXP model revealed - Page 4

02andahalfgt · 01-02-2006, 11:25 PM

Nice!

lironet · 01-02-2006, 11:29 PM

That's hot!

bigbenSC · 01-03-2006, 03:42 PM

That is much more than I expected! So the cheapest version will be about $24,000! I'll be looking into this car for sure. The S2000 doesn't stand a chance. Did they lose the mast antenna too, or just take it off for the pics? I'm guessing we will see low 5 second 0-60 runs and the quarter in the high 13's. Does it get a 6 speed transmission? Definately the best performance bang for your dollar... unless the gay ass dealers continue to mark them up.

Vintalage · 01-03-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbengt67

That is much more than I expected! So the cheapest version will be about $24,000! I'll be looking into this car for sure. The S2000 doesn't stand a chance. Did they lose the mast antenna too, or just take it off for the pics? I'm guessing we will see low 5 second 0-60 runs and the quarter in the high 13's. Does it get a 6 speed transmission? Definately the best performance bang for your dollar... unless the gay ass dealers continue to mark them up.

I like this new GXP. The current S2000 doesn't stand much of a chance in terms of engine performance. But to be fair, isn't Honda working on a new S2000?

02andahalfgt · 01-03-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbengt67

unless the gay ass dealers continue to mark them up.

You can bank on that.

99GApunk · 01-03-2006, 05:50 PM

i'll buy one

like for real too, if that price, those numbers and that look are all about right when i can get my hands on one. im all for it

bigbenSC · 01-03-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintalage

But to be fair, isn't Honda working on a new S2000?

Not that I've heard, but 260 lb*ft out of a Honda 4 cylinder is a tough order to fill, even with a turbo.

SpyhunteR · 01-08-2006, 12:40 PM

um....... this thing is gonna suck to tweak and tune!!!!!!

However i can think of many things I want to do to rape thsi motor. Balance shaft delete, GT30R, new intake mani w/ ls2 throttle body, oversize valves and headporting, hack that computer and tweak that poor thing to give me what I want.

I think working with this damn thing is doable, just that pcm is scaring me.

timberwoof · 04-28-2007, 07:49 PM

These cars are sweet. A buddy of mine just got one, and here are some of the pics. The car is a little dirty, being that he lives on a dirt road. We drove it around today, and the damn thing is fast. The highest we got the boost was 19 PSI in second gear, and the highest speed we got it too was a little over 120 MPH but it still had more to go. we just ran out of room. It handles bad ass too.

FuriousG · 04-29-2007, 06:12 AM

Personally, I don't care for the rounded nose on the stock models. The only way I would consider buying a Solstice is if I had teh money to put the RKSport body kit on it.

This body kit is how Pontiac should have designed the car in the first place:

http://www.rksport.com/main/part_det...26012000_2.jpg

SilverEcstasy · 04-29-2007, 08:35 AM

Well I test drove a Solstice GXP and a Sky Redline at the GM "Auto Show in Motion" and I have to say, i'm very impressed. The car handled like a dream and had so much power! Boost doesn't come in until it's least expected, because off throttle theres almost none but it kicks in like crazy.

I have to say the interior is WAY better in the Sky than it was in the Solstice. But I can't help but like the Solstice's exterior better than the Sky. The Sky looks exactly like a Vauxhall VX

fo44rd · 04-30-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

I have to say the interior is WAY better in the Sky than it was in the Solstice. But I can't help but like the Solstice's exterior better than the Sky. The Sky looks exactly like a Vauxhall VX

that is GM'S general idea.

BlackAttackGA · 05-01-2007, 08:06 PM

No hardtop?

AMRAAM4 · 05-02-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackAttackGA

No hardtop?

maybe next year.

I liek the GXP and Sky Redline. Wife loves the Sky, and seeing it has the weight and power of my RX7 when it was stock in 1994, I have no doubt through time you could make either of these cars perform similar with upgrades. However, this car is not a daily driver. They really are sharp looking though.

Sprucegagt · 05-02-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FuriousG

Personally, I don't care for the rounded nose on the stock models. The only way I would consider buying a Solstice is if I had teh money to put the RKSport body kit on it.

This body kit is how Pontiac should have designed the car in the first place:

http://www.rksport.com/main/part_det...26012000_2.jpg

fo44rd · 05-02-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprucegagt

GlisteningWhite · 05-11-2007, 02:34 AM

my mom bought this car and its crazy fast...no joke, maybe 13's stock, whick is good for a grandma car! and the top is manual no auto, and no room at all inside, other than the power the car sucks!

AaronGTR · 05-11-2007, 06:09 AM

Um, it's supposed to be a light weight 2 seat roadster that handles well. It's a sports car not a family hauler. If you want room get a minivan. Also a manual top takes up less room and is lighter than a power top, and in many cases power tops are so slow you can get out and put a manual top up faster.

GlisteningWhite · 05-11-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Um, it's supposed to be a light weight 2 seat roadster that handles well. It's a sports car not a family hauler. If you want room get a minivan. Also a manual top takes up less room and is lighter than a power top, and in many cases power tops are so slow you can get out and put a manual top up faster.

wow aaron ur still an A SS HOLE! Congats!

SilverEcstasy · 05-11-2007, 03:29 PM

I seen a white one today, talk about HOT.

01-03-2006, 05:50 PM	#66
99GApunk hockey? yes please AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2004 Location: franklin massachusetts Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle: 04 gtp/compG	i'll buy one like for real too, if that price, those numbers and that look are all about right when i can get my hands on one. im all for it __________________ grand am: OUT! GTP.... IN! (check it out) Wizair cold air intake 235/50/18 BFG G-Force KDWS on 18" enkei zr1's in hyperblack front and rear STBs

01-08-2006, 12:40 PM	#68
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	um....... this thing is gonna suck to tweak and tune!!!!!! However i can think of many things I want to do to rape thsi motor. Balance shaft delete, GT30R, new intake mani w/ ls2 throttle body, oversize valves and headporting, hack that computer and tweak that poor thing to give me what I want. I think working with this damn thing is doable, just that pcm is scaring me. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

04-29-2007, 08:35 AM	#71
SilverEcstasy boosted..finally! AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 Vehicle: 08.5 MS3 GT	Well I test drove a Solstice GXP and a Sky Redline at the GM "Auto Show in Motion" and I have to say, i'm very impressed. The car handled like a dream and had so much power! Boost doesn't come in until it's least expected, because off throttle theres almost none but it kicks in like crazy. I have to say the interior is WAY better in the Sky than it was in the Solstice. But I can't help but like the Solstice's exterior better than the Sky. The Sky looks exactly like a Vauxhall VX __________________ Mike 2008.5 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring - mine 2008.5 CWP Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD - hers

05-01-2007, 08:06 PM	#73
BlackAttackGA Proud GA Owner AKA: Miles Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Twinsburg, OH Posts: 469 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Sedan	No hardtop? __________________ THE Ohio State University "Time and change will surely show, How firm thy friendship...OHIO!"

05-11-2007, 02:34 AM	#77
GlisteningWhite 354 HP, 2 Da Wheels! AKA: Matt Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Las Vegas Age: 35 Posts: 439 Vehicle: 06' STI	my mom bought this car and its crazy fast...no joke, maybe 13's stock, whick is good for a grandma car! and the top is manual no auto, and no room at all inside, other than the power the car sucks! __________________ It Was Fun While it lasted!

01-02-2006, 11:25 PM	#61
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	Nice!

01-02-2006, 11:29 PM	#62
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	That's hot!

01-03-2006, 03:42 PM	#63
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	That is much more than I expected! So the cheapest version will be about $24,000! I'll be looking into this car for sure. The S2000 doesn't stand a chance. Did they lose the mast antenna too, or just take it off for the pics? I'm guessing we will see low 5 second 0-60 runs and the quarter in the high 13's. Does it get a 6 speed transmission? Definately the best performance bang for your dollar... unless the gay ass dealers continue to mark them up.

04-28-2007, 07:49 PM	#69
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	These cars are sweet. A buddy of mine just got one, and here are some of the pics. The car is a little dirty, being that he lives on a dirt road. We drove it around today, and the damn thing is fast. The highest we got the boost was 19 PSI in second gear, and the highest speed we got it too was a little over 120 MPH but it still had more to go. we just ran out of room. It handles bad ass too.

04-29-2007, 06:12 AM	#70
FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	Personally, I don't care for the rounded nose on the stock models. The only way I would consider buying a Solstice is if I had teh money to put the RKSport body kit on it. This body kit is how Pontiac should have designed the car in the first place: http://www.rksport.com/main/part_det...26012000_2.jpg

05-11-2007, 06:09 AM	#78
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Um, it's supposed to be a light weight 2 seat roadster that handles well. It's a sports car not a family hauler. If you want room get a minivan. Also a manual top takes up less room and is lighter than a power top, and in many cases power tops are so slow you can get out and put a manual top up faster. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

05-11-2007, 03:29 PM	#80
SilverEcstasy boosted..finally! AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 2,633 Vehicle: 08.5 MS3 GT	I seen a white one today, talk about HOT. __________________ Mike 2008.5 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring - mine 2008.5 CWP Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD - hers

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