C'mon Pontiac, let's get the Solstice out!!!

[iamwiz82]

Lola has given me permission to purchases, now if they would just start production!!!!! Only a few more months until it's done

Yum

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Have they put out any definite specs for it yet?

 

[iamwiz82]

170hp - 2800lbs

Pontiac.com is saying it's a 5-speed by Aisin. LSD will be optional. 18" wheels with discs and ABS. They are still saying it's going to start at $20k, as well. The Saturn site has more info on the Sky, but that should be cross-platform info.

 

[Wag]

I wish someone other than Subaru would put out regular cars with AWD.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Wag
I wish someone other than Subaru would put out regular cars with AWD.

I don't want AWD, it's a waste of both power and money. I have survived for years in MI without the need, why start now?

 

[vi edit]

Now if they would just drop the S/C'd ecotec from the Cobalt all will be well.

 

[meltdown75]

Hey cool! A Miata! Or.. oh. forget it.

 

[woowoo]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
LSD will be optional.

Welcome to the 60's

 

[Colt45]

170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: Wag
I wish someone other than Subaru would put out regular cars with AWD.

Mazda, Infiniti, Audi...

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
170hp - 2800lbs

Pontiac.com is saying it's a 5-speed by Aisin. LSD will be optional. 18" wheels with discs and ABS. They are still saying it's going to start at $20k, as well. The Saturn site has more info on the Sky, but that should be cross-platform info.

It's definitely looking like a nice little package for $20k... the Miata definitely needs to move on to a 3rd gen model soon.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Now if they would just drop the S/C'd ecotec from the Cobalt all will be well.

I can supercharge it on my own

 

[Gulzakar]

needs more power.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Colt45
170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

Probably mid 15's.

EDIT: conservative estimate. Knowing GM it'll be high 15's.

 

[timur]

Originally posted by: Colt45
170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

That's not bad. A lot of cars weigh about 2800, right?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: timur

Originally posted by: Colt45
170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

That's not bad. A lot of cars weigh about 2800, right?

Things like Civics maybe. Any midsize car is about 3300 lbs.

 

[DougK62]

I can't wait to buy a used one in a few years. They're super sweet.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
needs more power.

Its pretty good for an entry-level roadster... more power means improving suspension/transmission/handling, and then you're competing against the S2000 instead of the Miata and MR2 Spyder.

It is on the heavy side though... Miatas are about 300 pounds thinner.

 

[Gulzakar]

I believe an RSX-S weighs ~2800 pounds and puts out 200HP.

though the torque is absent...

do what mazda did to make the "mazdaspeed"

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: timur

Originally posted by: Colt45
170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

That's not bad. A lot of cars weigh about 2800, right?

Things like Civics maybe. Any midsize car is about 3300 lbs.

The Miata is 2500 and the MR Spyder is 2200 IIRC so the HP/weight ratio is right on for the cars the Solstice should be competing against.

As the fun factor of a roadster is based on several things other than horsepower, I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase

Roadsters > * :thumbsup:

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
needs more power.

Its pretty good for an entry-level roadster... more power means improving suspension/transmission/handling, and then you're competing against the S2000 instead of the Miata and MR2 Spyder.

It is on the heavy side though... Miatas are about 300 pounds thinner.

MazdaSpeed Miata > Solstice. I wonder what Mazda has up their sleeves for the next gen. Yes, its actually due out soon!

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
MazdaSpeed Miata > Solstice. I wonder what Mazda has up their sleeves for the next gen. Yes, its actually due out soon!

Perhaps, but it also costs $6k more

BTW, if the Solstice is getting 170 HP, what does that mean for the upcoming Sky and Buick Vélite?

I was guessing we'd see:
Sky entry level with about 160ish HP, mild handling, and no frills
Solstice sporty model about 200 HP from a supercharged 4-cyl and aggressive handling
Vélite luxury model with about 200 HP but from a V6 and firm, but comfortable handling

Now, with the Solstice getting 170, I'm not sure which direction the other two will go...

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

MazdaSpeed Miata > Solstice.

:thumbsup:

The Miata is the best-selling roadster worldwide, and its earned it.

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
Perhaps, but it also costs $6k more

Even a non-MS Miata can run a mid-high 15s for $22k.

Originally posted by: NutBucket

I wonder what Mazda has up their sleeves for the next gen. Yes, its actually due out soon!

Yep. We shall see...

 

[NutBucket]

One day I'll have an Elise.....one day.....

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: timur

Originally posted by: Colt45
170hp and 2800lbs?
thats going to be painful slow acceleration.

That's not bad. A lot of cars weigh about 2800, right?

Things like Civics maybe. Any midsize car is about 3300 lbs.

The Miata is 2500 and the MR Spyder is 2200 IIRC so the HP/weight ratio is right on for the cars the Solstice should be competing against.

As the fun factor of a roadster is based on several things other than horsepower, I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase

Roadsters > * :thumbsup:

Karmann Ghia is even lighter, IIRC
Air-cooled VWs > *