SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept

**nsap** · 10-31-2008, 06:14 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 06:23 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 06:26 PM

Daddy like.

logansowner · 10-31-2008, 06:27 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 06:30 PM

looks neat.. just like a race car

killerrd2 · 10-31-2008, 06:34 PM

I think I'm in lust!!

powervette · 10-31-2008, 07:19 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 07:39 PM

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

leelander · 10-31-2008, 07:51 PM

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** · 10-31-2008, 08:36 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 09:27 PM

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

StormHunter77 · 10-31-2008, 09:28 PM

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 · 10-31-2008, 09:30 PM

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

t-lop · 10-31-2008, 09:43 PM

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

Pontiac Python

Pontiac Fang

Pontiac Venom

**BigAls87Z28** · 10-31-2008, 09:46 PM

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

10-31-2008, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 18,621	SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept www.gminsidenews.com 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. __________________ Join GMI's Facebook Page! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

10-31-2008, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
shabodah 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 320	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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?

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hercman 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Drives: 1998 Silverado 1998 Grand Prix GTP Posts: 95	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept Daddy like. __________________

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logansowner 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Between the puck and the mesh Posts: 2,268	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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...

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stevecmh 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 08' Pierce Impel Ladder Truck Posts: 3,949	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept looks neat.. just like a race car

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10-31-2008, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
killerrd2 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Great Lakes Road Warrior Drives: '10 Corolla - Where's the Chevy CRUZE?!? Posts: 637	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept I think I'm in lust!! __________________ "“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” -- Goethe

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powervette 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 2,335	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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. __________________

10-31-2008, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
2648562 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,372	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept Has the Solstice really been canned? When will we see the last of it?

10-31-2008, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
leelander 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 95	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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.

10-31-2008, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,936	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

10-31-2008, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zbad1 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 248	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept Looks like a little first gen Viper... in other words... badazz. __________________ For the first time in my adult life, I am ashamed of America. Stop the Hussein Clown Posse Now. Current: Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT, Pontiac G6 Future: CTS Coupe

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StormHunter77 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 240	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept 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.

10-31-2008, 09:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
normsf 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mishawaka IN Drives: Pontaic Solstice Posts: 59	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept Hello Love the coupe as I have two Sols now. Thanks Norm

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t-lop 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oakville ON Posts: 108	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept Baby Viper or Baby Cobra!! Cool stuff. Need to come up with a "snake" name like: Pontiac Python Pontiac Fang Pontiac Venom

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10-31-2008, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,936	Re: SEMA 08: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept I wish GM would stop showing white cars. White does nothing for body lines...nothing. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

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