Pontiac Solstice

Pontiac Solstice

The Pontiac Solstice is the latest craze coming out of Detroit. However, it has been hard to find one on the streets as all of the 2006 production is already sold out.

Pontiac Solstice

The Solstice is entering into a market that has been dominated by foreign makes for the past 15+ years: the rear wheel drive, two-seater, lightweight convertible.

Pontiac Solstice

This niche market has been dominated by the Nissan 350Z, Honda S2000 and since the early 1990's, the Mazda Miata.

Pontiac Solstice

The Solstice is powered by GM's 2.4L Ecotec four cylinder engine, which delivers 177 horsepower and 166 foot pounds of torque. The four cylinder is efficient for the Solstice but it will not deliver spectacular straight line performance numbers. With 0-60 times just a shade under 7 seconds and quarter mile performance in the mid 15's, it is quick and nimble which is what it is designed to be.

Pontiac Solstice

In the end, the Solstice is an incredibly fun car to drive with its sleek styling, great handling and top down appeal which makes it a can't miss. I personally can't wait to test one out on an autocross course, as that is where the Solstice will truly shine. Be prepared to see an influx of these on the roads in the next couple of years with the aftermarket parts offerings increasing each year. It looks like GM has a future success on their hands

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