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Mallett’s wide-body Pitbull Solstice with V8 power

 
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Mallett’s wide-body Pitbull Solstice with V8 power

Mallett’s wide-body Pitbull Solstice with V8 power

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Mallett conversion experts have enhanced its already potent V8-powered Pontiac Solstice with this limited edition widebody pack. Having already shoved the Corvette’s 400hp LS2 V8 engine into the tiny Solstice Roadster, Mallett then needed a suitable styling package to differentiate its version from the standard four-cylinder versions.

In steps the Pitbull Edition bodykit. Set to debut at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the new six-piece fiberglass kit widens the standard car by four inches up front and by five in the back. The extra girth allows owners to add ultra-wide wheels and tires as well as give the car a much tougher look. The larger air-intakes up front also improve airflow to the engine, while the increased traction of wider tires provides superior grip especially at the drag-strip.

For its V8 conversion, it wasn’t simply a matter of shoehorning the big-cube engine into the roadster and then calling it a day. Mallett has conducted extensive track and street testing and the car features stock OEM catalytic converters and meets US emission regulations. Only a limited number of Pitbull cars will be built at an estimated price of $16,000-18,000 fully installed and painted. A carbon fiber version will also be available.

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Via: Autoblog



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Comments (4)

  1. By Rob Posted: 5/4/2007 6:06am PDT

    This is definitely an option...I love the look and with the Corvette power I am impressed. A Simple heads/cam combo in this thing with the carbon fiber body and you are looking at a great car.
     
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  2. By biturbo Posted: 5/4/2007 8:59am PDT

    Great car!
    GM take some notice here.
     
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  3. By Branden Posted: 7/17/2007 9:06am PDT

    GM is Pontiac! I love this car oh its freaking great. its a V8 holy crap. talkabout vroom-vroom.!lol
     
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  4. By Pat Langdon Posted: 3/3/2008 8:28am PST

    HOLY CR@P!!! Now THIS is a pocket rocket! This has GOT to be a big seller. GM, you gotta make this an RPO (regular production order). Please! And this thing would be noticed even overseas...a porsche beater for sure.
     
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