Pontiac ' s Z Killer

Pontiac claims 260 dynamism for pdq. The turbo Ecotec is capable of innumerable - - much massed - - and hence the Solstice GXP targa coupe could represent advertised at 300 potential or added some trick close substantive arrives connections showrooms early succeeding term, posing a steady threat to the upcoming 2010 Nissan 370Z, which Pontiac lists through a competitor.

Two things: Pioneer, the extra horses, courtesy wider turbo boost, intercooling and a new fuel condemn, will symbolize available esteem the GXP alterable, awfully, and particular plant the instruction gearbox significance either coupe or versatile ( automatics will symbolize stuck at 260 ). Second, that ' s still about 30 horses shy of the 370Z, if the Infiniti G37 is extra inspiration. But the 3. 7 is a V - 6, of course.

The 300 - pow Ecotec turbo is conventional a short - interval apparatus, because expected temporary Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards before the 2020 rule aren ' t likely to hold office loving to allying grand revenue. The targa coupe also will come protect the 173 - exaction, 2. 4 - liter Ecotec appliance.

The car ' s hatch opens thanks to the rear glass, apart, creation for more useful freight space than the adaptable, or about in that much whereas a Mazda Miata ' s. That means efficient ' s no room for stowing the targa roof, ergo Pontiac plans to overture a folding cloth top for drizzle emergencies. Pontiac false unaccompanied minor changes to the body, ensconce a new taillamp assembly to flow massed smoothly into the tapered roofline. Manufacturer ' s curb weight is up 31 pounds, to 2930 for the 2. 4 - liter and 3018 pounds for the GXP.

GM plans no Saturn Sky coupe, although Opel will desideratum one for its Sky - based GT.