2007 Solstice GXP Spy Shots

[EvilYoda]

Amazing...my GTO lease is up September 2006...should work out perfectly

Sounds nice...seen a few Solstices around here already...wonder when I'll hear one with a BOV.

 

[desk]

man, that car is going to have horrible blind spots.

still a :thumbsup: though.

 

[Vich]

am i the only one only sees the back?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: sygyzy
I thought the Solstice was supposed to come out this year (2005). Why is there a new (GXP) version coming out before the initial one is released? Does anyone even own one yet?

2006 Pontiac Solstice
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP

Read the title my friend

Yeah, I just think it's silly they are making a new version when the first hasn't even been released yet!

How is it silly? The standard Solstice is going to hit streets in a few months and GM is now putting the finishing touches on the HO version. Pretty standard procedure in the auto industry to always be working on something new.

When Chevy unveiled the C6, they were already in the final stages of developing the C6 Z06. Also, Lexus just unveiled the new IS250 and IS350. There are also spy shots of a running prototype of the V8 powered IS460...

This is normal procedure and his been for decades

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: m2kewl
how much??? is it more then the S2000?

knowing GM, that car just goes straight

Base Solstice starts at 19,995. I would guess $24,995 for this one

and employee discount!

 

[Kelemvor]

Originally posted by: shud
Still a Pontiac.

Which means it should be an awesome car. I've owned (and know people that have owned) ltos of Pontiacs and never had a problem. I lov emy Grand Am, my dad loves his BOnneville... Other friends have had Grand Prixs, etc. Don't know anyone that didn't like their car...

 

[brian_riendeau]

As a prospective buyer of the Solstice, and owner of 2 GM vehicles, my hopes just got crushed.

Is that engine bay a freaking joke? Is that rat nest mess the best GM could possibly come up with for a car that is supposed to help save the company? Has GM not looked under the hood of almost any other new car on the market to see how neat and tidy engines bays should be for reliability and easy maintenence. Heck, the engine bay in my wife's Saturn is a jewel compared to that. That engine bay, right there, sums up everything that is wrong with GM, they just dance around with success, they never complete the job 100%.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau
As a prospective buyer of the Solstice, and owner of 2 GM vehicles, my hopes just got crushed.

Is that engine bay a freaking joke? Is that rat nest mess the best GM could possibly come up with for a car that is supposed to help save the company? Has GM not looked under the hood of almost any other new car on the market to see how neat and tidy engines bays should be for reliability and easy maintenence. Heck, the engine bay in my wife's Saturn is a jewel compared to that. That engine bay, right there, sums up everything that is wrong with GM, they just dance around with success, they never complete the job.

IT'S A PREPRODUCTION MODEL. Ever think that maybe they have time to fix minor things like keeping the engine bay neat and tidy before they actally start selling the things?

 

[shilala]

That's a pretty little car. I'm liking it.
I really liked the Chevy SSR, it's a crying shame it's priced over twice what it's worth.
Maybe GM is getting a conscience.

 

[brian_riendeau]

IT'S A PREPRODUCTION MODEL. Ever think that maybe they have time to fix minor things like keeping the engine bay neat and tidy before they actally start selling the things?

Sorry but reworking the entire engine bay is not a "minor thing" that GM is going to suddenly get perfect at the last minute. Good design starts in the early design stages, so that when you put together the test car, it should not look like this. Obviously some of the wiring will likely be shoved into a looms, but I would not expect much more than that.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

IT'S A PREPRODUCTION MODEL. Ever think that maybe they have time to fix minor things like keeping the engine bay neat and tidy before they actally start selling the things?

Sorry but reworking the entire engine bay is not a "minor thing" that GM is going to suddenly get perfect at the last minute. Good design starts in the early design stages, so that when you put together the test car, it should not look like this. Obviously some of the wiring will likely be shoved into a looms, but I would not expect much more than that.

It's pussies like you that cause carmakers to cover everything with plastic. Jesus, if the tubes and cables are so unsightly to you, don't open the damn hood.

 

[brian_riendeau]

It's pussies like you that cause carmakers to cover everything with plastic. Jesus, if the tubes and cables are so unsightly to you, don't open the damn hood.

Try working on cars yourself and you would understand that everything you do around the engine is much easier if everything is laid out neatly. If I was never the type of person to open the hood, I would not care what the engine bay looked like.

 

[thelanx]

Wierd, I saw a solstice on the highway today. It looked nice...

 

[shabby]

F#$k yeah, a turbo solstice *happy happy joy joy*

 

[YBS1]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

IT'S A PREPRODUCTION MODEL. Ever think that maybe they have time to fix minor things like keeping the engine bay neat and tidy before they actally start selling the things?

Sorry but reworking the entire engine bay is not a "minor thing" that GM is going to suddenly get perfect at the last minute. Good design starts in the early design stages, so that when you put together the test car, it should not look like this. Obviously some of the wiring will likely be shoved into a looms, but I would not expect much more than that.

So then, inform us...just how many preproduction car's development have you had a hand in that would allow you to make such a judgement? :disgust:

 

[SilverTorch]

lol, GM should start designing thier own cars

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

It's pussies like you that cause carmakers to cover everything with plastic. Jesus, if the tubes and cables are so unsightly to you, don't open the damn hood.

Try working on cars yourself and you would understand that everything you do around the engine is much easier if everything is laid out neatly. If I was never the type of person to open the hood, I would not care what the engine bay looked like.

then obviously the only cars you will ever work on are pre 80's before they had computers in them. that was the time to work on them. i could sit in one w/ the engine in it.

but this car is sick. utterly sick.

and SilverTorch. why you say that? GM did everything on this car.

 

[Demo24]

Wait they cant even get the base model out and their nearly ready to launch the fast one? wtf?

 

[sniperruff]

wow ecotec turbo just sounds wrong.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: DEMO24
Wait they cant even get the base model out and their nearly ready to launch the fast one? wtf?

4th quarter 05, vs 4th quarter 06??? nearly ready?

and if IF gm wanted to botch a launch and throw out a vehicle that isnt what they NEED it to be then it would be out, but they want that thing perfect.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: DEMO24
Wait they cant even get the base model out and their nearly ready to launch the fast one? wtf?

4th quarter 05, vs 4th quarter 06??? nearly ready?

and if IF gm wanted to botch a launch and throw out a vehicle that isnt what they NEED it to be then it would be out, but they want that thing perfect.

didnt see that.


wasnt the slower one suppose to be out already

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Amazing...my GTO lease is up September 2006...should work out perfectly

Sounds nice...seen a few Solstices around here already...wonder when I'll hear one with a BOV.

If you get one, Duck-mod the blow off valve!!!!

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau

IT'S A PREPRODUCTION MODEL. Ever think that maybe they have time to fix minor things like keeping the engine bay neat and tidy before they actally start selling the things?

Sorry but reworking the entire engine bay is not a "minor thing" that GM is going to suddenly get perfect at the last minute. Good design starts in the early design stages, so that when you put together the test car, it should not look like this. Obviously some of the wiring will likely be shoved into a looms, but I would not expect much more than that.

These cars are hand built for testing only. They don't bulid them to be pretty.

On a side note, I see parts my company produced

 

[Rent]

Originally posted by: KokomoGSTmp
The Soltice looks ok for a GM product... I'm just hoping it has a stiff enough chassis and drives well... otherwise, that extra power is a total waste if you have a horrendous shake and twist as you go over small bumps and take corners aggressively.

I'm also wary of how good the engine will be. I know that GM's been sponsoring their sport compact drag cars that do use turbos but their Saturn Redline and Cobalt SS are both supercharged. We'll see how strong the motor is... it may just be a tweaked version of the Saab turbo engines.

Its the Ecotec, GM has been using this motor for years. Its a potent motor in the right chassis.

I see sniperruff didn't waste any time to come and crap in this thread. :roll:

 

[Excelsior]

Suhhhweeet.