2008 Pontiac Solstice - Specifications
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With the amount of green sports or sporty cars available on the market, just how bad is the fuel efficiency of old fashioned gas powered ones? Going to fueleconomy.gov... March 24, 2010 by Todd DeMeza 5
Report: DeLorean Motor Company Could Revive Pontiac's Solstice
Fans of the Pontiac Solstice, get ready to cast aside your mourning garments, as the sporty little roadster/coupe could yet live on under the auspices of the DeLorean Motor... October 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 10
Last Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roll off the line
General Motors’ announcement back in April that the Pontiac brand would be phased out by the end of the year and Saturn sold off, many of the automaker’s top... July 29, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 5
GM says Camaro is 'core model', Solstice, Sky may live on
Though bankruptcy is looking more and more like the way General Motors will go, the company is fighting to preserve its most adored models - one way or another. In the case... May 11, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
GM releases LNF Turbo Upgrade Kit for Solstice, Sky, HHR
The 2.0L turbo engine internally known as the LNF has been one of GM's unsung heroes over the past several years. Lying at the heart of the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky... December 18, 2008 by Kenneth Hall 3
Why should I also consider these?
The Saturn Sky is very closely related to the 2008 Pontiac Solstice but includes much more standard equipment, albeit for a base price that’s several thousand dollars higher, although many consider the Saturn’s interior design to be superior to that of the Solstice.
The Honda S2000 may be the closest competitor to the Solstice GXP; it brings an incredibly rev-happy 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder and six-speed manual.
Though it doesn’t match the Red Line for straight-line performance, it beats it for the tactile experience.
The Miata covers the basics with a certain tactile charm that the Solstice lacks; the shift action, very direct steering feel, and sound of the modest engine powering the balanced, lightweight roadster is still unbeatable.
The torquey Nissan 350Z Roadster is also worth a look for those who seek V-6 grunt above all else.
