Pontiac Solstice GXP is powered by an Ecotec 2.0 litre turbo-charged engine, the first direct injection model to be released in North America by GM. The GXP represents a new specific output record for a GM engine – 260 bhp and 260 lb/ft of torque. At 2.1 bhp per cubic inch (130 bhp/litre), it is the best-performing engine in the Ecotec range.
The Solstice GXP’s engine is controlled by a 5-speed manual gearbox, although automatic 5-speed transmission is available as an option. Both setups achieve a 0-60 mph time of just less than 5.5 seconds.
Solstice GXP features GM's all-new Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo, the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family.* This turbo with direct injection kicks a V-6's worth of power out of a four-cylinder engine, an estimated 260 horsepower (194 kw) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque.*
Pontiac Solstice GXP 2007The performance roadster will feature GM’s StabiliTrak four-channel electronic stability control system. It will debut in the summer(US) and is expected to be priced about USD$4,000 to USD$5,000 above the base Solstice.
Solstice GXP will be on display with the Solstice, which features a powerful Ecotec 2.4L engine rated at 177 horsepower (132 kw) and is matched to a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission. The driver-oriented cockpit interior features motorcycle-inspired instruments.
