A turning point
The production Solstice announcement further enhances a re-energized Pontiac lineup that already includes the all-new GTO and G6, Grand Prix, Vibe and a V-8-powered Bonneville GXP.

“Solstice is a vehicle that captures the passion and pleasure of open-air driving,” said Myers. “Everyone at GM recognized that adding it to Pontiac’s portfolio would make another strong statement about Pontiac’s renaissance.”

Its fast-track approval and development process come on the heels of a similar rapid decision process that helped launch the 2004 GTO in 18 months.

“The GTO and Solstice complement each other by offering ‘book-end’ approaches to Pontiac’s performance offerings,” said Myers. “Like its V-8 powered stable mate, Solstice adds another dimension to a growing lineup of clean, uncompromising performance vehicles.”

2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

General
Body/chassis structure:	spaceframe
Body material:	hydroform/stamped steel
Chassis material:	aluminum/steel
Suspension
Front:	SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Rear:	SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Wheels (in):	18 x 8.5 aluminum
Tires
Front:	P245/45R18
Rear:	P245/45R18
Tire brand:	Goodyear
Brakes:	4-wheel disc w/ ABS option
Dimensions
Height (in / mm):	50.2 / 1274
Length (in / mm):	157.2 / 3994
Width (in / mm):	71.6 / 1819
Wheelbase (in / mm):	95.1 / 2415
Track (in / mm)
Front:	60.5 / 1537
Rear:	61.2 / 1555
Weight (lb / kg):	2860  / 1300  (estimated)
Powertrain
Engine:	2.4L DOHC I-4 Ecotec (LE5)
Displacement (cu in / cc):	145 / 2400
Horsepower (hp / kw) @ rpm:	170 / 127  @ 6400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm:	170 / 230  @ 4400
Transmission:	MW5 Aisin 5-spd manual

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