2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
09-06-04, 10:54 PM
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I think a lot of people will agree. A refreshing, new, and beautiful design from an American carmaker. This should be an excellent example of GM showing off their Kappa chassis. A new miata? I think it could very well be...
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09-07-04, 07:03 AM
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Did you guys notice that inside they used a lot of Toyota Matrix-derived hardware and parts from the Vibe (the Matrix's twin)?
Not that there is anything wrong with that...in fact, it is a welcome departure from the usual fall-apart-in-your-hand cheap flimsy GM plastic hardware.
Not that there is anything wrong with that...in fact, it is a welcome departure from the usual fall-apart-in-your-hand cheap flimsy GM plastic hardware.
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Re: Toyota hardware
Originally posted by mmarshall
Did you guys notice that inside they used a lot of Toyota Matrix-derived hardware and parts from the Vibe (the Matrix's twin)?
Not that there is anything wrong with that...in fact, it is a welcome departure from the usual fall-apart-in-your-hand cheap flimsy GM plastic hardware.
Did you guys notice that inside they used a lot of Toyota Matrix-derived hardware and parts from the Vibe (the Matrix's twin)?
Not that there is anything wrong with that...in fact, it is a welcome departure from the usual fall-apart-in-your-hand cheap flimsy GM plastic hardware.
GM knows they've got problems in the interior-department and it's nice to see that they are applying some of their (limited) resources, even to a lower-priced vehicle like this, to fix it. It started with the Vibe - which is a great car - (thanks Toyota) ... Cadillac has steadily improved; hopefully this is an indication that improvement is on the way across-the-board.
Specifications:
Engine
2.4 liter (145 cubic inch) DOHC I-4 Ecotec
Horsepower
170 @ 6400 rpm
Torque
170 @ 4400 rpm
Weight
2860 lbs / 1300 kg
Wow - they really tuned up that 2.4 liter for this application! I'm interested to see some real-world performance numbers ... but I'm going to guess that this car will run 0-60 in ~ 7 seconds. For comparison's sake - the turbocharged 1.8 liter Mazdaspeed Miata (~ $26,000) runs to 60 in just over 6 seconds.
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Ever since they revealed the Solstice, the auto industry has been excited. I've only heard positive things about performance, design, quality, price, and features (i.e. convertible top). I would really like to see some pics wtih the top up however. It'll be cool to see how it does
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Er.. OK, I guess I'll be in the minority and say I don't like it.
It looks like a Miata meets SLK. I don't like the mesh of the two, but the interior is quite nice. The motor leaves something to be desired also.
-Anthony
It looks like a Miata meets SLK. I don't like the mesh of the two, but the interior is quite nice. The motor leaves something to be desired also.
-Anthony
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