Pontiac Solstice Coupe in 2008

[Fenixgoon]

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solstice/sky coupes would friggin rock. they look great in the softtops now.. but man!!!:heart:

please excuse me while I go change me jeans


(yes, lifer post)

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Those are some clean lines.

 

[shocksyde]

I like the styling, but what the hell is up with the way the dual exhaust is situated? Just trying to be different, I guess.

 

[Viper GTS]

The coupe was always my favorite of the Solstice concepts, I was disappointed when they produced it only as a soft-top.

If they actually build something close to the concept coupe it should be beautiful.

Originally posted by: shocksyde
I like the styling, but what the hell is up with the way the dual exhaust is situated? Just trying to be different, I guess.

I actually like it, though I'd be somewhat surprised if it made production. IIRC they had that on both the coupe and soft-top concepts but it obviously didn't make it to production on the current model.

Viper GTS

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: shocksyde
I like the styling, but what the hell is up with the way the dual exhaust is situated? Just trying to be different, I guess.

agreed, i think the standard dual exhaust is the way to go

 

[MBrown]

NiCe

 

[shabby]

I think that picture is of some prototype from the year 2000.
I prefer my convertable, much more fun in the summer.

 

[senseamp]

Is Pontiac really considering a RWD small sedan based on the Solstice? I would so rock it.

 

[drpootums]

Pontiac is considering making a smaller RWD sedan on a platform based on the Holden Torana, which uses a few Kappa parts (Solstice, Sky). It will probably be close to the size of a BMW 3-series (Cadillac is getting something on the same platform), but I don't know if they're planning on making a G5 RWD replacement (which would be even more awsome).

EDIT: I guess a new G5 is a go based on that story. Pontiac would be an awsome brand if they had:

-A low price sport coupe/convertable (Solstice)
-Low price 2-door small car (G4 or G5 rwd)
-Mid-sized sport sedan (G6 or G7 rwd)
-Large sport sedan (G8)
-Mid priced muscle car (reborn GTO or Firebird based on the new Camaro)

I think this is the direction that GM wants to turn Pontiac into, and it looks like they are already on the way to becoming like this.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

The basic shape is pretty, but Pontiac will find a way to overdesign it, then build it like crap.

 

[RU482]

I get a boner every time I see pics of a G8

I swore I'd never buy another new car, but this one is gonna be difficult to resist

 

[Pliablemoose]

I really like those lines, way to go GM...

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: redly1
I get a boner every time I see pics of a G8

I swore I'd never buy another new car, but this one is gonna be difficult to resist

G8 or solstice coupe? i'd hit both :thumbsup: :beer:

 

[SolMiester]

Originally posted by: drpootums
Pontiac is considering making a smaller RWD sedan on a platform based on the Holden Torana, which uses a few Kappa parts (Solstice, Sky). It will probably be close to the size of a BMW 3-series (Cadillac is getting something on the same platform), but I don't know if they're planning on making a G5 RWD replacement (which would be even more awsome).

I used to have a LJ Torana, had a straight 2.8L six and 4 speed manual box. The steering wheel was off centre to the driver also....

Back on topic, that coupe sure looks nice, did I read right, only a straight 4 in it?

 

[ponyo]

Looks good. GM is doing a good job revitalizing the Pontiac line.

 

[senseamp]

Oh man, if they bring the Torana concept here, I am so getting one.
http://www.carbodydesign.com/v...lden_Torana_TT36_1.jpg

 

[tbike06]

I love hot coupes...

 

[BUTCH1]

Nice lines, needs some kind of bumper though...

 

[Heller]

Oh man, thats a sexy car.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Topic Title: Pontiac Solstice Coupe in 2008
Topic Summary: dear god, this thing is on FIRE!

It's a Pontiac, not a Ford

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: redly1
I get a boner every time I see pics of a G8

I swore I'd never buy another new car, but this one is gonna be difficult to resist

G8 or solstice coupe? i'd hit both :thumbsup: :beer:

Eh? There's no accounting for taste

New new Solstice Coupe is great, but that G8 is fugly past the point of no return. It looks like they superglued the front off of my old Grand Am. Just horrible.

 

[drpootums]

Originally posted by: senseamp
Oh man, if they bring the Torana concept here, I am so getting one.
http://www.carbodydesign.com/v...lden_Torana_TT36_1.jpg

That's what the new mid-size sedan is going to be based on, the 2004 Torana concept pictured there.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: redly1
I get a boner every time I see pics of a G8

I swore I'd never buy another new car, but this one is gonna be difficult to resist

G8 or solstice coupe? i'd hit both :thumbsup: :beer:

Eh? There's no accounting for taste

New new Solstice Coupe is great, but that G8 is fugly past the point of no return. It looks like they superglued the front off of my old Grand Am. Just horrible.

you may just be in the minority on the G8, my good man; better watch out!

 

[andylawcc]

would the coupe version be cheaper though?

 

[SoulAssassin]

It would be great if it wasn't for that Pontiac logo on it.