NY Show: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe with Targa-Top

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    Pontiac is broadening the Solstice’s line-up with the introduction of a coupe version that’s inspired that’s by the homonymous 2002 Detroit Show concept. The coupe features a removable hard top panel in case you lust to see the sun, but unfortunately, there’s no space in the rear to store it. Instead, Pontiac offers an optional soft roof cover that can be stored in the cargo area when not in use.

    There are no mechanical changes since the change to a coupe body style resulted in only a slight increase in curb weight. Pontiac notes that initial tests have shown that the Solstice coupe will deliver ride and handling, acceleration, braking and fuel economy comparable to the convertible model.

    As with the roadster, the coupe is powered by a standard 173 Hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine, while the GXP version is equipped with a 260 Hp 2.0L turbocharged engine. The Solstice coupe is expected to arrive in Pontiac dealerships in early 2009. (Pics edited by rezza foournito) – Details and pics after the jump










    Models:

    Pontiac Solstice Coupe, Solstice GXP Coupe

    Body style / driveline:

    2-passenger, 2-door coupe; front-engine, rear-wheel drive

    Construction:

    welded galvanized steel enclosed central tunnel and hydroformed tube

    EPA vehicle class:

    two-seater

    Manufacturing location:

    Wilmington, Del.

    Key competitors:

    base: Mazda MX-5 Miata retractable hardtop
    GXP: Nissan 350Z Coupe

    Engines


    Ecotec 2.4L VVT

    Ecotec 2.0L DI Turbo VVT

    Type:

    2.4L DOHC I-4

    2.0L DOHC I-4

    Displacement (cu in / cc):

    145 / 2384

    122 / 1998

    Bore & stroke (in / mm):

    3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98

    3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86

    Block material:

    cast aluminum

    cast aluminum

    Cylinder head material:

    cast aluminum

    cast aluminum

    Valvetrain:

    DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing

    DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; dual continuous variable valve timing

    Ignition system:

    electronic direct

    individual coil-on-plug

    Fuel delivery:

    sequential multi-port fuel injection with high-pressure injectors and electronic throttle control

    spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) with variable high-pressure rail and electronic throttle control

    Compression ratio:

    10.4:1

    9.2:1

    Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

    173 / 129 @ 5800*

    260 / 194 @ 5300*

    Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

    167 / 226 @ 4500

    260 / 353 @ 2500-5250*

    Recommended fuel:

    premium recommended but not required

    premium recommended but not required

    Max engine speed (fuel cut-off):

    7000 rpm

    6350 rpm (fuel shut off)

    Emissions controls:

    close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor

    close-coupled catalytic converters, Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor

    EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):

    19 / 24 (automatic)
    19 / 25 (manual)

    19 / 26 (automatic)
    19 / 28 (manual)

    Transmission

    Type:

    5-spd manual (MA5)

    5L40 5-spd automatic

    Gear ratios: (:1):



    First:

    3.75

    3.42

    Second:

    2.26

    2.21

    Third:

    1.51

    1.60

    Fourth:

    1.00

    1.00

    Fifth:

    0.73

    0.75

    Reverse:

    3.67

    3.02

    Final drive ratio:

    base: 3.91:1
    GXP: 3.73:1

    base: 3.91:1
    GXP: 3.73:1

    Chassis/Suspension

    Front:

    base: independent short/long arm, with hollow 27.2 x 4.5 mm stabilizer bar
    GXP: independent short/long arm, with hollow 33.3 x 4.5 mm stabilizer bar

    Rear:

    base: independent short/long arm, with hollow 24.2 x 3.0 mm stabilizer bar
    GXP: independent short/long arm, with hollow 25.4x3.0 mm stabilizer bar

    Steering type:

    hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion

    Steering ratio:

    16.4:1

    Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

    2.7

    Turning circle, curb-to-curb
    (ft / m):

    34.8 / 10.6

    Brakes

    Type:

    four-wheel disc, with ABS and electronic stability control (StabiliTrak)

    Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

    front: 11.7 x 1 / 297 x 25, vented
    rear: 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13, solid

    Swept area (sq in / cc)

    front: 243 / 1570
    rear: 189 / 1221

    Wheels/Tires

    Wheel size and type:

    base std: 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke painted alloy; base opt: 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke chromed aluminum and polished aluminum alloy
    GXP std: 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke polished aluminum alloy or chromed aluminum

    Tires:

    base: P245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle RSA 96V all-season
    GXP: P245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W high-performance

    Dimensions

    Exterior

    Wheelbase (in / mm):

    95.1 / 2415

    Overall length (in / mm):

    157.2 / 3992

    Overall width (in / mm):

    71.3 / 1810

    Overall height (in / mm):

    50.9 / 1292

    Track (in / mm):

    front: 60.7 / 1543


    rear: 61.4 / 1560

    Curb weight, base (lb / kg):

    base: 2930 / 1329 (est.)
    GXP: 3018 / 1369 (est.)

    Weight distribution (front / rear), approx.:

    50 / 50

    Interior

    Seating capacity:

    2

    Headroom (in / mm):

    37.4 / 950

    Legroom (in / mm):

    42.8 / 1086

    Shoulder room (in / mm):

    52.4 / 1332

    Hip room (in / mm):

    50.6 / 1284

    Capacities

    EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):

    50.8 / 1438

    Passenger Volume (cu ft / L)

    48.5 / 1373

    Cargo volume (cu ft / L), includes storage beneath load floor:

    5.6 / 159

    Fuel tank (gal / L):

    13.6 / 51.5

    Engine oil (qt / L):

    5 / 4.7

    Cooling system (qt / L):

    Base with:
    manual: 8.9 / 8.4
    automatic: 8.7 / 8.2
    GXP with:
    manual: 9.5 / 9.0
    automatic: 9.3 / 8.8

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