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Very nice indeed. They are flying off dealer lots and are on backorder.

taken from [url:9eda8]http://www.jbody.org[/url:9eda8].

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[url=http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=6&i=110392&t=110392#110392:9eda8]A continuation of this thread.[/url:9eda8]

[url=http://www.j-body.org/gallery/gallery.php?eid=519:9eda8]And ofcourse the pics from here.[/url:9eda8]

The GXP option is about a $6,000 option and will start at about $26,000.
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All from GM...

From its 2002 auto show introduction to an early-order program that sold 1,000 cars in 41 minutes, the Pontiac Solstice has always invoked a passionate response from customers. Now, Pontiac is taking the vehicle’s combination of sensuous styling and driving exhilaration to a new level with the announcement of the turbocharged 2007 Solstice GXP.

“Creating a GXP performance edition of the Solstice is a natural extension of the capabilities of this car,” said John Larson, Pontiac general manager. “On its own, the base Solstice offers all of the qualities one would expect from a classic roadster – style, crisp handling, and spirited performance. The Solstice GXP takes that pure roadster DNA and pushes it to a new level, with a 47 percent boost in horsepower and other enhancements for a more thrilling driving experience.”

The heart of the Solstice GXP is the Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America . It produces 260 horsepower (194 kw) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm),* making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever, at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter), and the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family.

A dual-scroll turbocharger with a lightweight turbine provides nearly instant power, and an air-to-air intercooling system boosts the turbo’s performance by reducing inlet temperatures. Dual cam phasing complements the turbocharging system by optimizing valve timing at lower rpm for best turbo response and quick access to engine torque.

Direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine.

With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system.

The GXP’s high-performance Ecotec turbo engine is connected to a standard five-speed manual gearbox, or an optional five-speed automotive transmission. Either transmission can propel the car from zero-to 60 mph in under 5.5 seconds.

As with other members of GXP family, the Solstice GXP provides a number of standard features not available on the base model, including:
-Unique front and rear fascias
-High polish, dual-outlet exhaust
-StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system
-3.73 rear axle ratio
-Interior refinements including unique GXP gauge cluster and Cobalt Red seat stitching

The GXP also comes standard with a number of features available as options on the base model, including:
-Sport suspension system
-Four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock
-Limited-slip rear differential
-Power window/locks/mirrors and remote keyless entry
-Leather-wrapped steering wheel with accessory controls and cruise control
-Driver information center
-18-inch polished aluminum wheels

Additional options include a rear deck spoiler, leather seating, sport metallic pedals, chrome wheels, enhanced audio options, including XM Satellite Radio, and OnStar.

2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE GXP SPECIFICATIONS
Overview

Models:
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Body style / driveline:
2-passenger, 2-door roadster ; front-engine, rear-wheel drive performance model

Construction:
welded galvanized steel enclosed central tunnel and hydroformed tube

EPA vehicle class:
two seater

Manufacturing location:
Wilmington , Delaware

Key competitors:
Honda S2000, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster, Nissan 350Z

Engine
2.0L SIDI Turbo Ecotec

Type:
2.0L DOHC I-4

Displacement (cu in / cc):
122 / 1998

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86

Block material:
cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
dual continuous variable valve timing, overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder – intake and exhaust

Ignition system:
individual coil on plug

Fuel delivery:
direct injection with a variable high pressure rail and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:
9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
260 / 194 @ 5300 (SAE certification pending)*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
260 / 353 @ 2000-5300 (SAE certification pending)*

Recommended fuel:
premium

Max engine speed (fuel cut-off):
6300 rpm

Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide range O 2 sensor

Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
20 / 27 / 23 est.

Transmission
Type:
5-spd man (MM5)
5-speed automatic (MXO)

Gear ratios: (:1):

First:
3.75
3.42

Second:
2.26
2.21

Third:
1.51
1.60

Fourth:
1.00
1.00

Fifth:
0.73
0.75

Reverse:
3.67
3.02

Final drive ratio:
3.73:1
3.73:1

Chassis/Suspension
Front:
independent short/long arm, with 33.3 mm stabilizer bar

Rear:
independent short/long arm, with 25.4 mm stabilizer bar

Steering type:
power rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:
16.4:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.7

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
34.8/10.6

Brakes
Type:
std: four-wheel disc; ABS with dynamic rear proportioning and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):
front: 11.7 x 1 / 297 x 25 ; vented
rear: 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13; solid

Swept area (sq in / sq cm):
front: 243 / 1570
rear: 189 / 1221

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:
std: 18-inch x 8-inch polished aluminum

Tires:
P245/45R18- Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W all-season tires

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):
95.1 / 2415

Overall length (in / mm):
157.2 / 3992

Overall width (in / mm):
71.3 / 1810

Overall height (in / mm):
50.1 / 1273

Track (in / mm):
front: 60.7 / 1543

rear: 61.5 / 1561

Curb weight, base (lb / kg):
2948 / 1337 manual, 2988 / 1355 auto. estimated

Weight distribution (front / rear):
approx. 52 /48

Interior
Seating capacity:
2

Headroom (in / mm):
38.4 / 975

Legroom (in / mm):
42.8 / 1086

Shoulder room (in / mm):
52.4 / 1332

Hip room (in / mm):
50.6 / 1284

Capacities

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):
54 / 1529

Passenger volume (cu ft / L):
50 / 1416

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
3.8 / 107.6 (top up)

Fuel tank (gal / L):
13.6 / 51.5

Engine oil (qt / L):
5 / 4.7

Cooling system (qt / L):
7.9 / 7.5[/quote:9eda8]

Ahh, and Tony.... The base model is still exceptionally good. Basic bolt on's + a few tiny mods and the car puts down 210 + whp.