2007 Pontiac Solstice GT in the works

They want to go toe-to-toe with a Miata with a Turbo (2.2 of 2.4, didnt want to read all 4 pages) Ecotec?

If its the Eco they used in the Sunfires / Cavaliers, then theres no way in a blue moon they could run with a Miata (from what ive seen).

If its the NEW Saturn Eco (2.4) then i could SOMEWHAT see it, but 240Hp, they should of just dropped a earlier (regular) 2.4 Turbocharged (T04e) engine in, then maybe, just maybe they might have a chance to run with them as far as engine wise.

Looks, well i think the dual exhaust just sets it off. Plus theres nothing like seeing a Intercooler when your backing up into a parking space (taking up 3-4 of them mind you).
 
form this months motor trend:"...2.2L turbo with 6 sp. manual...around 240hp...". if it weights less than 2800 lbs then it would be quite the competition for the Miata. as long as they get the handling right.
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jpo96sungt said:
form this months motor trend:"...2.2L turbo with 6 sp. manual...around 240hp...". if it weights less than 2800 lbs then it would be quite the competition for the Miata. as long as they get the handling right.
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Thanks for the elaboration. Ok but i still don't see how it would hang with a Miata... i mean don't get me wrong, the Eco is a somewhat good motor, i just don't like them :p

I guess we need to see some video of them on the track together (both stock) and see which would take the cake so to speak
 
i've been to auto-x's competing in the sunfire and the miatas were like go-karts! just they were low on power. the new miata MX-5 only has 178hp. so, if pontiac keeps the weight down on the solstice and gets the handling right, then the miata will be in trouble.
 
i say the hell with competing with the miata. Pontiac needs to bring back the 455 SD motor, stuff it in the solstice, put a 12 point roll cage in it and go after the shebly cobra's. that would be awsome!
 
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