Pontiac ’s product resurgence zooms forward with the introduction
of the 2007 Solstice GXP, the performance version of its in-demand
Solstice roadster, at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.
“The Solstice GXP pushes the production Solstice to the next level
with a 47-percent boost in horsepower, and demonstrates how GM is
working on all fronts to build and sell exciting products for
diverse audiences,” said Mark LaNeve, General Motors North America
vice president of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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Turbocharged Ecotec Inline-4 |
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HP |
260 HP@
5300 rpm |
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Displacement |
1998 cc
(112 cu. in.) |
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Torque |
260 lb-ft @
2000 rpm |
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Weight |
2948 lb |
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Acceleration 0-60 mph |
5.5 Sec. |
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Top speed |
-- |
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Driveline |
Rear Wheel
Drive |
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Price (approx) |
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From its 2002 auto show introduction to an early-order program
that sold 1,000 cars in 41 minutes, the Pontiac Solstice has always
invoked a passionate response from customers. Now, Pontiac is taking
the vehicle’s combination of sensuous styling and driving
exhilaration to a new level with the announcement of the
turbocharged 2007 Solstice GXP.
The heart of the Solstice GXP is the Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo
engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America . It
produces 260 horsepower (194 kw) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353
Nm),* making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever, at 2.1
horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per
liter), and the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec
family.
As with other members
of GXP family, the Solstice GXP provides a number of standard
features not available on the base model, including:
- Unique front and
rear fascias
- High polish,
dual-outlet exhaust
- StabiliTrak
vehicle stability enhancement system
- 3.73 rear axle
ratio
- Interior
refinements including unique GXP gauge cluster and Cobalt Red
seat stitching
The GXP also comes
standard with a number of features available as options on the base
model, including:
- Sport suspension
system
- Four-wheel disc
brakes with anti-lock
- Limited-slip rear
differential
- Power
window/locks/mirrors and remote keyless entry
- Leather-wrapped
steering wheel with accessory controls and cruise control
- Driver information
center
- 18-inch polished
aluminum wheels
Pontiac Dual cam
phasing
The camshafts of the
Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo engine have phasers that support the
continuously variable intake and exhaust valve timing. They also
have cam position sensors, so that the engine control module can
accurately control valve timing. The crankshaft and camshaft
position sensors are digital. A new engine controller, specific to
the engine, is used to sense and control the engine’s performance
parameters
The 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP will be available in fall 2006. Pricing has
not yet been established but
expected bout $4,000 to $5,000 above the base Solstice.
Other Pontiac Solstice GXP Specifications:
| Gas
Mileage: |
City:
20 MPG / Hwy: 27 MPG |
| Position: |
Front
Engine |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC,
4 Valves/Cyl w/ VVT |
| Ignition: |
Individual
coil on plug |
| Fuel
Delivery: |
Direct
injection with a variable high pressure rail and electronic
throttle control |
| Induction: |
Air-to-air
intercooled dual scroll turbocharger system |
| Firing
Order: |
1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel: |
Premium
recommended but not required |
| Steering: |
Power
rack-and-pinion |
| Steering
Ratio: |
16.4:1 |
| Turning
Circle: |
34.8
FT / 10.6 M |
| Materials: |
Welded
galvanized steel enclosed central tunnel and hydroformed tube |
| Front
Brakes: |
Ventilated
Discs w/ ABS and ESC |
| Front
Brake Size: |
11.7
IN / 297 MM |
| Rear
Brakes: |
Ventilated
Discs w/ ABS and ESC |
| Rear
Brake Size: |
10.9
IN / 277 MM |
| Front
Wheels: |
18.0
x 8.0 IN / 45.7 x 20.3 CM |
| Rear
Wheels: |
18.0
x 8.0 IN / 45.7 x 20.3 CM |
| Front
Tires: |
P245/45R18-
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W |
| Rear
Tires: |
P245/45R18-
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W |
| Front
Suspension: |
Independent
short/long arm, with 33.3 mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear
Suspension: |
Independent
short/long arm, with 25.4 mm stabilizer bar |
| Transmission: |
5-Speed
Manual |
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