PDA

View Full Version : Pontiac Solstice Z06 (LS7 POWA)

exitspeed
05-04-2006, 12:22 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/hdrp_0605_solstice_v8_project_car_2.jpg

http://hotrod.com/projectbuild/hdrp_0605_pontiac_solstice_project_v8_engine_build/index.html

Man companies have been going bonkers over stuffing engines in this car. Nice to see GM finally have a worthy small car to do it to.
koukidough
05-04-2006, 01:04 PM
nice looking car, I dont know much about pontiacs but those rims are ownage
kandyflip445
05-04-2006, 01:07 PM
That's very very nice.
alexchanman
05-04-2006, 01:13 PM
that shit is gonna be fast. reminds me of a miata for some reason but with a buttload more horsepower.
MaddHatter91
05-04-2006, 03:42 PM
i never really liked the solstice before. now after seeing that pic i will look at it in a new way.
mooboy
05-04-2006, 03:53 PM
That Whip is VERY HAWT
mrmephistopheles
05-04-2006, 03:56 PM
Man companies have been going bonkers over stuffing engines in this car. Nice to see GM finally have a wearthy small car to do it to.

Are you going for 'worthy' there?
TheTimanator
05-04-2006, 05:09 PM
dropping a 427ci, 550-plus-hp killer small-block crate engine into a modern, 2,800-pound roadsterholy crap!!!11!!1! sounds crazy. On top of that the above pic looks really good. Wheel fitment roxr
TheSquidd
05-04-2006, 05:19 PM
I was considering the new turbo model, then I was like, oh yeah! IM BROKE. =(

Supposedly handles up there with the elise. :2f2f:
m072514
05-04-2006, 05:47 PM
the new solstice supposedly isnt as great as the miata, cause of the extra weight, steering feel, and stuff. this is only GM's first crack at it. i hope, for competition's sake, that they get better at it. this is a HUGE first step. im not really a fan of most american cars, but this is sick.
Nan Desu Ka?!
05-04-2006, 05:58 PM
I originally thought thsese things looks like big red penises but upon further review (and with taht wind splitter in the front) it just looks mean as hell

I can dig it.
exitspeed
05-04-2006, 07:32 PM
Are you going for 'worthy' there?


Sorry...tard moment...:-/
SimpleS14
05-04-2006, 07:56 PM
whoa....now that is bad ass...if only they have a hardtop variant.
SochBAT
05-04-2006, 07:57 PM
I've always liked these roadsters. Their bodystyling is damn hot.

Anyone else considered the Crossfire?
theicecreamdan
05-04-2006, 08:05 PM
I've always liked these roadsters. Their bodystyling is damn hot.

Anyone else considered the Crossfire?


your darn right I have, 6 speed v6. I took a ride in one with an automatic, it was fast and felt nice goin around corners
alexchanman
05-04-2006, 08:10 PM
crossfires are fuckign fast. i wouldnt mind one of those, but for the price, i can go for a s2k.
drift freaq
05-04-2006, 08:11 PM
Crossfires are based on the SLK chassis, yes thats right, FWIW I would much rather own a SLK than a ugly as sin Crossfire.
Solstices look great on paper but are big in real life almost as large as a Vette and not nearly as dope looking. They are a poor attempt at a Roadster on Pontiac's part. Then again the 350z ragtop is pretty meh too.
SochBAT
05-04-2006, 08:19 PM
Crossfire's handling is outworldly, just liek the Solstice/Miata.

I love handling. Who needs power when you FEEL like you've got it?

OMG, Crossfire!
http://www.auto.co.yu/img/download/Chrysler-Crossfire.jpg
Crossfire!!! You'll get caught in the... CROSSFIRE!!!
[80's metal wailing] CROSSFIYA!!!!

/metal
S13Eye
05-05-2006, 05:32 AM
Thats nuts! As much as i like the idea, they should have obtained a Solstice in the turbocharged trim and maxed out that engine. It would have been a great marketing stunt for GM. I know this was more of a private project with the assistance of GM, but this suggests the Solstice is slow and clumsy and it needs to be modified before its fun.

Crossfire = RWD LeBaron :barf:
exitspeed
05-05-2006, 08:25 AM
Crossfire's handling is outworldly, just liek the Solstice/Miata.

I love handling. Who needs power when you FEEL like you've got it?

OMG, Crossfire!
http://www.auto.co.yu/img/download/Chrysler-Crossfire.jpg
Crossfire!!! You'll get caught in the... CROSSFIRE!!!
[80's metal wailing] CROSSFIYA!!!!

/metal


Dude that game RAWKED HARDCORE!

Not a fan of the car though. Only thing I liked about it is how close the preduction car was the concpet. And at the time the concept was pretty uniquely styled.
alexchanman
05-05-2006, 09:12 AM
Thats nuts! As much as i like the idea, they should have obtained a Solstice in the turbocharged trim and maxed out that engine. It would have been a great marketing stunt for GM. I know this was more of a private project with the assistance of GM, but this suggests the Solstice is slow and clumsy and it needs to be modified before its fun.

Crossfire = RWD LeBaron :barf:


why would you wait for the turbo to spool when you can have power throughout the whole band. power on demand rocks.
fliprayzin240sx
05-09-2006, 03:10 AM
Didnt Car and Driver had a comparison between the Solstice and Miata? Miata still kicked its ass. Wonder if they would put the turbo solstice against a S2k. But then again if the solstice cant beat the miata, could it take down the S2k.

Anyways me personally, for some reason, i like the saturn SKYs bodylines better.
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/31-11857-223601-2029/Saturn%20Sky.jpg