# 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP spy shots - 240 hp turbo engine **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 20, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554 "2005-09-20T18:05:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/41 "2005-12-28T11:54:28Z")
_The much-anticipated, high-performance variant of the Pontiac Solstice roadster will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, packing turbo power as we predicted six months ago (News, July 11, 2005)._ A 2.0-liter, turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder making 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque will power the Solstice GXP. Look for the boosted Pontiac in showrooms this summer as a 2007 model—at a $4,000 to $5,000 premium over the naturally aspirated Solstice. > **[Autoweek.com](http://autoweek.com/?AID=/20051228/FREE/51228003/1041)** > > Get the latest car news, car reviews, auto show updates, and racing news from Autoweek. News for the auto enthusiast. 260hp sounds nice 🙂 I kind of want one. Well a Sky with that engine. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/42 "2005-12-28T12:11:31Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > 260hp sounds nice 🙂 I kind of want one. Well a Sky with that engine. Exactly, but it probably won’t happen though. :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/43 "2005-12-28T12:11:48Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > edit: ah, its a saturn, and i like it?!?!?! > > i need to go wash my mouth… er hands out with soap for saying/typing that i like a saturn. i hear that… And i swear i saw one of these cars on a trailer about 2 days ago sitting in a lot ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/44 "2005-12-28T12:30:01Z")
I like the solstice. Looks classy or somethings. Makes me wanna masturbate. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/45 "2005-12-28T12:40:31Z")
A huge thumbs up to GM for going forward with this. If the quality is there I think this and the SKY will be awesome cars. The styling is definitely decent in my opinion and cars always look diferent in person then in photos. I just hope GM can get the qality into the finish and materials. ---
**Author:** ![Tkklemann](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tkklemann/32/7298_2.png) [@Tkklemann](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tkklemann)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/46 "2005-12-28T13:34:50Z")
> [@neurokinetik](#): > > Hey, I’ve liked them ever since I saw them on the JGTC car… :gotme: And I liked them since Rick was an itch in his dad’s pants in the back of the Impala… ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/47 "2005-12-28T15:45:36Z")
i am buying a solstice GXP so long as it stays stick ---
**Author:** ![neurokinetik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neurokinetik/32/7270_2.png) [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/48 "2005-12-28T20:32:10Z")
Did you see the latest GRM comparo of the current NA Solstice vs. the '99 Sport Miata and the new '06 MX5 yet? They run Hoosiers on the new cars, along with performance alignments. The '99 Sport they compare against is a nationally competitive car in its class with six years of development behind it. Anyway, it looks like the Solstice is the real deal. Up to three degrees of negative camber available with the stock suspension. Weight is 2778lbs, and that is with the stock 18x8 24lb wheels. Even with no limited slip in the test car, it was able to run almost even with the '99 Sport. Still on stock shocks and front sway bar. The car has a very good chance of being the car to win the C Stock national championship in '06… :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/49 "2005-12-28T20:34:42Z")
I don’t fit in them very well ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/50 "2005-12-29T05:45:22Z")
My boss has one of the few '06 soltices in the area. I realy like the car. Looks 10x better in person than in pics. Even though its NA it still has some pep and REALY rides nice and handles awsome. After being in it I totaly changed my mind about them and I am even thinking of getting one next year. Hes planning on autoX next year to learn how to drive the car and see what she can do. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/num482/misc/IMG_0005.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/num482/misc/IMG_0005.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/51 "2005-12-29T05:52:03Z")
^ the cardboard to prevent static tire wear?.. hot ka ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/52 "2005-12-29T06:01:59Z")
naw he just set some down to park on in the back of the warehouse were it sits for the winter. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/53 "2005-12-29T08:19:26Z")
The grill looks like my electric razor ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/54 "2005-12-29T08:37:57Z")
> [@Jack](#): > > but I wouldn’t pay 30k for ~300hp. agreed, 240 hp from a turbo car is a piss poor # it wouldnt be so bad if chevy could build a motor that revs, but that aint gonna happen … considering some of their passanger trucks used to redline at like 3500 or 4000 ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/55 "2005-12-29T08:41:22Z")
> [@HotRodKid](#): > > agreed, 240 hp from a turbo car is a piss poor # > > it wouldnt be so bad if chevy could build a motor that revs, but that aint gonna happen … considering some of their passanger trucks used to redline at like 3500 or 4000 ya because it is impossable to make power without reving to 10k :bloated: ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/56 "2005-12-29T08:42:17Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > The grill looks like my electric razor Have you seen the…stuff… Cadillac puts on the V-series cars? It’s really hideous. Maybe if it were less dense and black? It’s a shame, because I really love how the STS looks. ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/57 "2005-12-29T08:43:16Z")
> [@jeeves744](#): > > ya because it is impossable to make power without reving to 10k :bloated: those were 2 seperate comments it would be nice if it had more hp it would be nice if it had a better redline ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/58 "2005-12-29T08:43:48Z")
You guys complain about everything. Why not just be happy that there is another fun car to tune coming out? Every car that comes off the line doesnt have to be a technological wonder with insane amounts of power. 260hp in a ~2800lb car FROM THE FACTORY and you guys still complain? ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/59 "2005-12-29T09:10:12Z")
> [@Pass McGass](#): > > ~snip~ yes … yes we do, because its still ugly, and its still gonna have a cheap interior if the money isnt buying you quality, horsepower or looks, what EXACTLY IS it buying you ? ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554/60 "2005-12-29T09:33:40Z")
> [@HotRodKid](#): > > yes … yes we do, because its still ugly, and its still gonna have a cheap interior > > if the money isnt buying you quality, horsepower or looks, what EXACTLY IS it buying you ? Gm has been selling cars with cheap interiors since forever ago. Look at the c5 vettes interior, yet how many of them are on the road everyday? Looks? Thats 100% opinion. I think they look HOT! The fact that they are ls7/1/2/6/105/10,000,001 swappable makes it even hotter. The power rated from the factory doesnt mean shit. Read Bretts post. At least there is one person who knows what they are talking about. The car should be a serious competetor, and with the modding options it ALREADY has how can you not like it? Let me just ask again, what kind of car do YOU drive? Is there any aspect of it that even touches the 260hp solstice? Or do you drive another swapped 240 that everybody and their fat girflriend has… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-gxp-spy-shots-240-hp-turbo-engine/2554.md?page=4)