Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Pretty much a reworked 50’s Firebird, the Pontiac Solstice had a muscular bold design with a powerful engine under the hood.
Fitted with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder powerplant, the Solstice had 177 ponies under the hood. The Solstice was not an extremely fast car, but it was quick.
The powerplant was mated with a manual or an automatic transmission.
The Solstice was based on the GM’s Kappa platform, together with the Saturn Sky, Opel GT, Saturn Curve and Chervolet Nomad. Some parts were shared with other vehicles, such as the steering wheel borrowed from the Pontiac G5 and the backup lights from the Chevrolet Nomad.
As expected from a roadster, interior space and cargo area were not the Solstice’s strong points, neither it offered a trailer.
Some of the downsides were the soft top which was not very easy to lower, as well as the poor quality materials used throughout the cabin. However, the roadster’s price was pretty low for a car in the class, thus quality was a compromise.
Available in a single version, standard equipment included 18-inch alloys, a manually operator top, a 6-speaker audio system and a rear glass defogger.
Stand-alone options included air-conditioning, power windows, power doors, leather upholstery, an upgraded audio system, cruise control and the OnStart telematics.
The fun and stylish Solstice offered satisfying performance for the price and was a strong competitor to Mazda.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5AT RWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 194 KW @ 5300 RPM 264 HP @ 5300 RPM 260 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 353 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.2 in (3993 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 50.1 in (1273 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 2.4/2.4 in (61/61 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4 cuFT (153 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 194 KW @ 5300 RPM 264 HP @ 5300 RPM 260 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 353 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.2 in (3993 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 50.1 in (1273 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 2.4/2.4 in (61/61 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4 cuFT (153 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2993 lbs (1358 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT RWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2376 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 6600 RPM 179 HP @ 6600 RPM 177 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 224 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.2 in (3993 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 50.1 in (1273 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 2.4/2.4 in (61/61 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4/2.1 cuFT (153 L) |