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Pontiac Solstice

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe
2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe. Photo: NetCarShow

Pontiac built the Solstice in 2005–2010. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2006 Pontiac Solstice to the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe. Sold new in North America.

Built
2005–2010
Brand from
USA
Part of
GM
Sold new in
North America
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 179 hp in the 2006 Solstice to 175 hp in the 2009 Solstice Coupe. It got lighter along the way: 1,358 kg for the 2006 car, 1,329 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice at 179 hp (133 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, in 5.5 s.

Every Solstice in the catalog

2006 Pontiac Solstice

2006 Pontiac Solstice

179 hp · 0–62 mph 5.5 s · 1,358 kg

The Pontiac Solstice is a convertible sports car that was produced by Pontiac from 2005 to 2010. Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, the Solstice roadster began production in Wilmington, Delaware, starting in mid-2005 for the 2006 model year. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4 L I4 engine, producing 177 hp (132 kW) and 166 lb⋅ft (225 N⋅m) of torque.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

175 hp · 0–62 mph 7.2 s · 1,329 kg

Drawing inspiration from classic sports cars, the 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe was created for drivers who appreciate both dramatic styling and balanced performance.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2006 Solstice179 hp (133 kW)165 lb-ft (224 Nm)5.5 s—1,358 kg (2,994 lb)2.4 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive5-Speed manual21 mpg
2009 Solstice Coupe175 hp (130 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)7.2 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,329 kg (2,930 lb)2.4 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive5-speed manual22 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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