Pontiac Solstice gets an Engine Transplant from a Toyota Supra

In the world of engine swaps, anything goes but it’s always nice to see people experimenting with different kind of builds. For Car Lounge forum member ‘Phlow’, the patient was a Pontiac Solstice roadster with a weak heart - or so to say.
While most physicians would prescribe a local LS V8 transplant, this doctor went for something more exotic, to be precise a 2JZ, which is a code name for the Toyota Supra’s twin-turbocharged inline-six.
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Pontiac Loans Heart and Body to Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Superleggera Replica

From the creators of the Murcielago LP-640 Roadster wannabe we showed you back in 2009, comes a new Lamborghini doppelganger with fresh looks but the same Pontiac Solstice underpinnings.
This time, the car is supposed to resemble a Gallardo Spyder in a Superleggera outfit. The Lambo replica is finished in the usual for this type of conversions canary yellow and while the builders ditched the scissor door solution, they did add power controlled doors and a hood, which automatically open at the touch of a button – you know, just in case some of your friends weren’t already impressed […].
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Video: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe – 50 Cent Presentation Plus Driving Footage

Not that any of you car aficionados care or anything, but GM called in 50 Cent to present its new products at the New York Auto Show. The successful rapper seemed particularly interested in the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Targa Coupe that will be available in the States in early 2009 (see pics and details here). Along with the NY Show presentation, we also included driving and static footage of Pontiac’s sexy looking Coupe. –Video after the jump


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NY Show: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe with Targa-Top

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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Ferrari Solstice: For Better Or For Worse?

It's a story you've heard many times; someone buys a car, he likes it general but there’s something about its appearance that doesn’t click. Mr “Mad Mod” in particular didn’t like his Pontiac’s front end so he decided to give it a nose-job by adding a Ferrari F430 inspired bumper.

Apparently the guy didn’t have any intentions of building a full F430 replica, which is a plus in our books. Of course, he kinda went overboard with the rims, the Lambo style doors and the Porsche Cayman inspired side air-vents, but no one is perfect. The specific Solstice has also been mechanically upgraded featuring among other things an aftermarket turbo that raises output to about 307 HP. -More pics after the jump


Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Kitcars
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SEMA: Pontiac Solstice SD 290 Race Concept

Pontiac is attempting to evoke memories from the past with the Solstice SD 290 concept that draws its inspiration from vintage racecars. The single-seater showcar that features a passenger cockpit tonneau cover and a driver windscreen, is equipped with GM’s 290 Hp 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec unit matted to a five-speed manual gearbox. -Continued
The Solstice SD 290 promises to offer imporved aerodynamics and reduced weight with the removal of the windshield, side glass, window regulator, convertible top, climate system and windshield wiper system. Complementing the race-theme is the available Club Sport Z0K suspension package and an all-business cockpit filled with auxiliary gauges, a roll bar and racing.
Vehicle highlights:
• Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept
• 2.0L Ecotec direct-injected and turbocharged generating 290 horsepower
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Weight reduction through installation of driver-side only windscreen and elimination of door glass/hardware, convertible top/hardware, HVAC system and wiper system
• Solo Performance cat-back exhaust system with center-mounted outlet
• KW Automotive coil-over suspension package
• Three-piston aluminum calipers with 13-inch rotors from Stainless Steel Brake Company
• Forged 19-inch wheels with Hoosier R6 racing tires
• New front fascia, grille inserts, hood and front fenders, leading to better aerodynamics
• Passenger-side hard tonneau cover
• Competition red exterior color
• Rear spoiler
• Tinted headlamp lenses
• Removable racing-style steering wheel
• Racing seat with four-point safety harness
• Chrome fire extinguisher
• Pegasus center console gauge package
• Driver's roll bar
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