Chris_Doane 29 Posted October 11, 2005 (edited) .... Edited October 14, 2006 by CD/BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Josh Posted October 11, 2005 At least not yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAS 13 Posted October 11, 2005 Cool, we've been expecting this... now I want to see spy pics of the hardtop that the insiders have hinted at for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northstar 11 Posted October 11, 2005 The front looks better here, I didn't like the slight changes so much in the previous spy pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToniCipriani 0 Posted October 11, 2005 I wonder if it's possible to make the spoiler to be auto-retracting like Porsche. Or does Porsche have a patent for that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToniCipriani 0 Posted October 11, 2005 BTW, anybody notice the foglamps are different from the current production model? Maybe reshaped bumper to share part with Sky? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intrigued 9 Posted October 12, 2005 it looks like there might be a nitros oxide tank mounted behind the passnger seat. interesting, maybe it is just a fire extinguisher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToniCipriani 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Wow... If nitrous did made it to production... :alcoholic: :lol: :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory Wolfe 281 Posted October 12, 2005 Hmm... The front does look better in that pic... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13092 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Didn't the General make it official that the Solstice would be getting the Supercharged Ecotec instead of a Turbo! http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103319 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91z4me 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Sweet :lol: . I like the vents around the fog lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAS 13 Posted October 12, 2005 Yea me too. I could use the photo sales. [post="27317"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToniCipriani 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Didn't the General make it official that the Solstice would be getting the Supercharged Ecotec instead of a Turbo! http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103319 [post="27694"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] Well, the G6 Convertible was official as well. But rumours are floating around that it might not make it to the showroom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUTURE_OF_GM 26 Posted October 12, 2005 BTW, anybody notice the foglamps are different from the current production model? Maybe reshaped bumper to share part with Sky? [post="27328"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] They look like those on the GP GXP too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjdecker 0 Posted October 12, 2005 I wonder if it's possible to make the spoiler to be auto-retracting like Porsche. Or does Porsche have a patent for that? [post="27325"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] The Crossfire has one too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOS2006 11 Posted October 13, 2005 That thing looks damn good. Can't wait to see that turbo/rollcage in my buddy's Solstice... Joshhh... B) ^_^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadillacfan 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Didn't the General make it official that the Solstice would be getting the Supercharged Ecotec instead of a Turbo! http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103319 [post="27694"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] Yeah. I was hoping for a turbo but I guess that's a more expensive option especially now that GM is only putting turbos in it's upscale European brands. They could've used Subaru's turbo technology, but that's out of the realm of possiblities now. Now Toyota has it. DAMN THEM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGPhil 0 Posted October 13, 2005 I just would like for the Solsky to have about 240-250 HP in GXP/Redline trim. I mean why settle for a package that can just handle a Miata or MX-5 or whatever they want to call it when you can go after what everyone (autorags) calls a well-balanced, well-powered sports car, the Flyin' H's S2000. (It has 240 HP even though it has an anemic 162 lb-ft of torque) Come on GM 240 HP/ 220 lb-ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Josh Posted October 13, 2005 How about 250hp from a Turbo engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGPhil 0 Posted October 13, 2005 If they put that in :metal: does anyone know the torque numbers on that engine setup? I hope the don't have all this HP and no torque (i.e. S2000) you had to wind that thing out to aroud 7-8 grand to leave the drump trucks at stop lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Josh Posted October 13, 2005 The modified front facia. This Solstice prototype had the regular facia on it. The one in the spy shots originally linked to has the modified facia with more cooling ducts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z28luvr01 170 Posted October 13, 2005 Right....the inlets that are inward of the new turn signals in the front. Also, I'd expect the engine bay to be cleaned up for production. Those wires, cables, and such would be routed a little better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzr 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Looking good! B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derek0609 0 Posted October 14, 2005 The modified front facia. This Solstice prototype had the regular facia on it. The one in the spy shots originally linked to has the modified facia with more cooling ducts. [post="28204"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] The fascia is modified to house the intercooler as well. It will be a turbo, around 240HP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prinzSD 0 Posted October 17, 2005 That car looks like it will eat me alive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites