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Solstice

Pontiac Roadster – The new Pontiac concept car is a lightweight, two-seat roadster that celebrates the allure of open-air motoring and combines it with 220 horsepower’s worth of Pontiac Excitement from a turbocharged 2.2-liter engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The roadster has saddlebrown leather interior surfaces, a two-gauge driver-oriented cockpit and fit and finish honed to European feel and function. It went from sketch to running concept in four months’ time, its development pace quickened by GM’s math-based technology.

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Solstice captures the true essence of Pontiac in a lightweight, two-seat roadster that celebrates the allure of open-air motoring. Focused on the essential elements of driving, Solstice combines a pure, beautiful exterior with 220 horsepower of Pontiac Excitement. The roadster has saddle-brown leather interior surfaces, a two-gauge driver-oriented cockpit and fit-and-finish honed to European feel and function. It went from sketch to running in four month's time, its development pace quickened by GM's math-based technology - and has already been honored with an AutoWeek Editor's Choice Award at the 9th Annual AutoWeek Design Forum. Check out the specifications on this stunning roadster.

Body/chassis structure: modified GM Delta platform, front engine, rear-wheel drive
Body material: stamped, lightweight steel
Chassis material: all steel, unibody
Suspension: 4-wheel independent, strut front, adjustable for rate and travel
Wheels: billet aluminum
Front: 19 X 8.5 in.
Rear: 20 X 9 in.
Tires: Front, Michelin Pilot 245/35R19, Rear, Michelin Pilot 255/35R20
Engine: modified, supercharged EcoTec L850 2.2L 4-cylinder
Engine displacement (cu. in./ cc): 134/2200
Max. horsepower (hp/kw): 240/179
Max. torque (lb-ft/Nm): 225/305
Transmission: GM T56, six-speed manual (5th/6th gears overdrive)
Brakes: 4-wheel disc power

The Pontiac Solstice Roadster and Coupe at The North American International Auto Show 2002

* Text courtesy of Pontiac.com

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