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 Carscoop) – 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
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| 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): |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
We seriously doubt that anyone will recognize this moderately tricked out 2006 Pontiac Solstice as one of the gazillion project cars that participated at the 2006 SEMA show. However, if you’re the kind of person that likes tale-telling, then this Solstice might temporarily score you a few points with your friends. According to the seller, the Soltice features a custom made one-off body kit, 20-inch TSW alloy wheels wrapped in 235/30/20 Pirelli tires, a custom yellow paint job, an AEM cold air intake, a Magnaflow performance exhaust and KW sport springs. -Continued
Link: eBay , Thanks for the tip Joe
