Advertised rates and terms are subject to change without notice. And build it they did. Rate is quoted with AutoPay repayment discount, which is only available when you select AutoPay prior to loan funding. We also enjoyed the seat support and comfort and the surprising lack of road noise with the top up. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. However, reviewers recommended the turbocharged engine with the manual for the most fun driving experience. They'll get an attractive ride that's fast and fun-as long as they're willing to live with the few compromises that sit right on top.
. Both engines come standard with a manual transmission, but an automatic is available. The trunk lid is rear-hinged to accept the folding top, integrated fairings behind the headrests recall racing sports cars of the past and the prominent headlamps and wrap-around taillamps have a premium, jewel-like appearance. The steering is quick and direct, the ride well split between performance and comfort, and the suspension handles mid-corner bumps with aplomb and plenty of grip. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. Removing the 31-pound magnesium and plastic roof section, a task one person can manage, makes being in the cabin less depressing—and the car looks good with its lid off.
The rear hatch seals tightly and pops open via a button on the keyfob. Or the design team could've created two smaller removable panels, a la the C3-era Corvette. Acceleration is strong up to about 60 miles per hour, but then drops off. At the , Pontiac announced that within a year, a coupe variant will join the roadster in Pontiac showrooms, providing a slightly less impractical and slightly more winter-friendly alternative to the very impractical and very winter-unfriendly Solstice roadster while retaining every inch of its knockout looks. The weight difference between the two cars is negligible, with the coupe just 49 pounds heavier according to our scales. The Solstice makes a great daily driver and an even better track car with its four-wheel disc brakes, manual targa top, and stylish dual bucket seats. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter.
NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. Test drivers said the rear-wheel drive Solstice is able around twists and turns, but they said the steering is not very responsive. The rear-wheel-drive , which entered service for 2006 and received a shot in the arm the next year in the form of the model and its 260-hp turbocharged 2. The Solstice Roadster provides precious little room for stuff in the cockpit and a mere 5. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. The hardtop is nicely scooped out, providing plenty of headroom. The process is no biggy, but it takes a few minutes and might break a fingernail or two the first time you do so.
Unlike some small coupes, it has generous shoulder room and sufficient legroom for taller drivers. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. Pontiac expects about half of Solstice buyers will opt for the new coupe. The roof panel is rendered in magnesium and weighs 30 pounds Pontiac claims it can be removed by one person , resulting in only a slight increase in curb weight compared with the 2900-to-3000-pound softtop model. That original 2002 design study was a fixed roof hatchback, somewhat similar to a coupe. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter.
Thus, no changes were made to the suspension bits or the drivetrain—the naturally aspirated 173-hp, 2. The roof panel, rear deck section, glass hatch, and taillights are new pieces. Gateway Classic Cars is proud to present this very clean 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe for sale. To use it, you must first put the three pieces together. The removable panel is sturdy, uses the same front latching points as the soft top, is framed in lightweight magnesium and nicely finished, and weighs just 31 pounds.
This Erector Set-style component is light weight and has enough structure for high-speed running. With its new roof, the Solstice coupe is most attractive—we named it one of the. Take-it-or-leave-it issues notwithstanding, the hardtop fits and seals drum tight, with no windnoise, creaking, or leaking. Rates under the invoicing option are 0. If someone wants to fly 100-percent al fresco, he can always buy a Solstice roadster. The driver-centric interior suffers a little from cheapoplasticity.
For another, it offers six cubic feet of cargo space. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. The Solstice has a low safety score for the class. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. SinceLastVisitFilter false, 1557598416242 ; listingsSearchManager.
But we digress, as it's a done deal. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. Building the Solstice coupe with a fixed roof in the spirit of the original concept would have been less expensive and avoided the conundrum. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. The Club Sport can be considered a basic version designed to keep weight to a minimum.
Given the modest price, we were pleasantly surprised to see the 173-horsepower 2. But when you want to remove and stow it, you have to take it apart. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. This car provides a fun driving experience whether you are an experienced driving veteran or a newer driver, it is sure to make you smile every time you are behind the wheel.