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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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http://www.pontiac.com/

Click on the yellow solstice

Fall 2006

2.0L DOHC turbo
260hp 260 ft-lbs
direct injection (first for any GM vehicle in North America)
5 speed
0-60 in under 5.5 seconds
3.73 rear axle
limited slip differential
unique front and rear fascias
sport suspension system
18" rims and performance tires
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Yep, I've seen one of the current models out on the road the other day, and I must say it's an attractive car. 260hp would be even better.
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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The Saturn Sky is coming in March, and I think it has a good setup from what I hear - but likely not this motor.
I drive the Solstice - nice car, but GM only managed ot make about 3000 of them so the fools on ebay are all up-bidding them...
This one looks sweet.

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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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the GXPs performance is going to be somewhat comparable to the Lotus Elise IMO
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I'd take one over the Elise any day...
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It will be aboout $15,000 less also.
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