September 15, 2006

[Redwood]

-Car & Driver's road test of the Pontiac Solstice GXP
-The next Subaru Impreza?
-Nissan Performance Mag disects the new VQ35HR V-6 engine from Nissan
-Crystal clear Aston Martin V8 Roadster photos
-JDM Speculation: Worthy of seppuku?
-Bull-riding lessons: Lamborghini Track Experience
-Fiat to repurchase Ferrari shares
-GM grants first drive of its new diesel V8
-UAW says Ford offers buyouts to 75,000 workers
-Maximizing MPG with the Chrysler Multi-Displacement System
-Interview: Amedeo Felisa, Vice General Manager of Ferrari SpA
-Follow-Up Test: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS
-Motorcycle air bags part of safe-biking trend
-Torn Between A V-Twin Cruiser And Track Day Car? TwinTech’s Got Your Number…
-Ask A Mechanic: Sept. 15, 2006
-DaimlerChrysler slashes profit forecast

[Paul]

Re: September 15, 2006

http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.co...rezzzzzza.html

[C3]

Re: September 15, 2006

The sedan is hot!

[Redwood]

Re: September 15, 2006

Thanks Paul, the retards added a bunch of ZZZZZs to the link after I posted car news.

[Redwood]

Re: September 15, 2006

BMW USA's website updated with the 328i and 335i sedans, build your own. 328i base is $32,400. 335i base is $38,700. 0-60 is listed as .1 sec slower than the coupe
http://www.bmwusa.com

[hancheyb]

Re: September 15, 2006

BMW USA's website updated with the 328i and 335i sedans, build your own. 328i base is $32,400. 335i base is $38,700. 0-60 is listed as .1 sec slower than the coupe
http://www.bmwusa.com

I sat in one today. It's a BIG BOY.

[Fair!]

Re: September 15, 2006

-Car & Driver's road test of the Pontiac Solstice GXP

Notable numbers:

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Price as tested: $29,904 (OUCH!)
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Final-drive ratio: 3.73:1, limited slip
turbocharged and intercooled inline-4, aluminum block and head
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel-delivery system: direct injection
Turbocharger: BorgWarner K04
Maximum boost pressure: 18.0 psi (LOTS)
Power (SAE net): 260 bhp @ 5300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Redline: 6300 rpm
Wheelbase: 95.1 in (SHORT)
Drag area, Cd (0.45) (this is EXCEEDINGLY BAD)
Curb weight: 3031 lb (our about what a C5 Z06 weighs)
trunk, top up/down: 5/2 cu ft (NONEXISTENT. 2 cu.ft. is about 4 shoe boxes!)
Front: 11.7 x 1.0-in vented disc
Rear: 10.9 x 0.5-in disc
Wheel size/type: 8.0 x 18 in/cast aluminum
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2, P245/45R-18 96W
0-60 mph 5.6 sec
Standing 1/4 mile: 14.2 sec@ 98 mph (yawn)
Top speed (drag limited): 142 mph (well with THAT CD...!!)
70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 170 ft (ehh)
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g (ehh)
EPA city driving: 22 mpg
EPA highway driving: 31 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg
Idle: 53 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration: 77 dBA (LOUD)
70-mph cruising: 73 dBA

"Only $2710 for than a base model", so yes, if you have to buy this ugly duckling, at least get the GXP. Saturn Sky = more pretty. They're all too heavy.

Compare these stats against a Honda S2000...