SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept

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SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept
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Solstice GXP Coupe concept

New for 2009 is the Solstice coupe – a sleek, fastback-styled hardtop body style with a removable roof panel. It enables an open-air driving experience yet offers a greater range of all-season driving opportunities.

Like the Solstice roadster, the new coupe model is available in high-performance GXP form, including the 260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec engine – a powertrain that uses direct injection technology to deliver up to 28 mpg in EPA-rated highway economy.

Pontiac brings a specially outfitted Solstice GXP coupe to SEMA. It is equipped with GM Performance Parts’ Stage 2 performance kit and performance air intake kit, which boost horsepower to about 290 (216 kW). The car also wears a GM Performance Parts cat-back exhaust system and race-ready suspension kit. It rolls on polished factory wheels.

The exterior is painted Olympic White and features a Hydro Blue racing stripe that may inspire a graphics kit from GM Accessories. Inside, the Solstice features blue accent stitching on its leather-trimmed seats, racing-style pedal covers and a convenient iPod interface for the audio system.

[shabodah]

So, only two questions remain, will I fit in the car comfortably with my helmet on, and if so, where will the money to purchase one come from?

[hercman]

Daddy like.

[logansowner]

That is one serious case of a non-flowing butt.

Also I think this is the same car that somehow managed to put on weight when tey took off the convertible parts...

[stevecmh]

looks neat.. just like a race car

[killerrd2]

I think I'm in lust!!

[powervette]

I want to be as positive about the Soltice as I've always been, but the problem is all I hear in my head when I look at it is discontinued.

[2648562]

Has the Solstice really been canned? When will we see the last of it?

[leelander]

neither the g8 or solstice have been officialy discontinued, everything we've heard so far is speculatory. looks good though, i was hoping for a little more aggresive look to the one that they were taking to sema.

[BigAls87Z28]

None of them are canned....well, for now.
Pontiac as a company is dead. Hard to sell cars for a company that doesnt exist.
G8 models and Solstice will not be going anywhere anytime soon. Not till around 2014.

[Zbad1]

Looks like a little first gen Viper... in other words... badazz.

[StormHunter77]

It's really hard for me to look at any American car right now without wondering if it'll be here next year. This is one of the keepers, even if it's not a money-maker.

[normsf]

Hello Love the coupe as I have two Sols now. Thanks Norm

[t-lop]

Baby Viper or Baby Cobra!! Cool stuff. Need to come up with a "snake" name like:

Pontiac Python

Pontiac Fang

Pontiac Venom

[BigAls87Z28]

I wish GM would stop showing white cars. White does nothing for body lines...nothing.