Pontiac Solstice GXP-R

[Flybrian]

GM @ SEMA2006

Pontiac Solstice GXP-R

PICTURES COMING SOON!

Sleek and seductive in its original form, Pontiac Solstice GXP-R ratchets up the head-turning quotient – as well as performance – a number of notches. The turbocharged Ecotec engine in this SEMA-only vehicle delivers an amazing 300 horsepower and 315 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 3250 rpm. Bringing this much power to safe, controllable stops are the upgraded calipers and rotors included in the SSBC Performance Brake Package. The brakes are mounted behind custom 19-inch x 8.5-inch wheels shod with Goodyear Eagle F1 245/40ZR19 tires. To provide enhanced airflow to the engine compartment, Solstice GXP-R features a front fascia with upper inlets and recessed lower grilles. Additional functional vehicle enhancements include modified air extractors, a rear fascia and a rear spoiler. Solstice GXP-R’s exterior is swathed in Hydro Blue paint and modified mesh graphics. The exterior paint theme is accentuated in the vehicle’s interior, which features blue accent stitching throughout and a custom bezel and trim treatment.

Vehicle highlights

• 2.0L turbo Ecotec ported/tuned engine delivering 300 horsepower @ 3250 rpm and 315 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3250 rpm
• SSBC Performance Brake Package
• PPG Hydro Blue paint
• Custom 19-inch x 8.5-inch wheels
• Goodyear Eagle F1 245/40ZR19 tires

[ocnblu]

How soon is now?

[Cadillacfan]

I see you're a fan of The Smiths ocn.

[Cory Wolfe]

Still no pics? What's the hold up?

[Flybrian]

Call 1-800-ASK-GMBECAUSEIDONTKNOW

[FAPTurbo]

Call 1-800-ASK-GMBECAUSEIDONTKNOW

210435[/snapback]

Uh dude... that didn't get me to GM at all. All I got was some Mongolia mail-order bride hotline...

One the bright side, I bought my brothers' Christmas present early. I'll have to keep it in the box until then though...

[rosserman]

This thread is worthless without pics!!!

[ocnblu]

Booyah, if you can keep "it" "in the box" until then, you're a better man than I. :AH-HA_wink:

[JBsZ06]

looking forward to the added photos today.

TIA

[Mr.Krinkle]

http://msn.autoweek.nl/newsdisp.php?ID=5506&cache=no

[Mr.Krinkle]

ok, i guess i should have learned dutch, or at least remember seeing here yesterday...

my bad...cant wait to see what they did with this thing.

Edited November 1, 2006 by Mr.Krinkle

[AAS]

That's the Clubsport, right? We've already seen it...

[Mr.Krinkle]

good...because i was and am expecting more.

[RJB]

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown! Released just in time for halloween.

[Mr.Krinkle]

http://www.solsticeforum.com/photopost/sho...o=2121&cat=3057

http://www.solsticeforum.com/photopost/sho...057&limit=views

http://www.solsticeforum.com/photopost/sho...o=2122&cat=3057

http://www.solsticeforum.com/photopost/sho...ze=big&cat=3057

Edited November 1, 2006 by Mr.Krinkle

[lakefire]

Not bad. Wished there was interior pics.

[Northstar]

I don't like what they did with the front. The rings around the grills make them look weird.

[Cory Wolfe]

I think I like it, but it's hard to tell in these pics. It looks like an improvement over the regular GXP. The color is horrible, though, as well as those wheels on the last pic. Otherwise, I do like the revised fascias, functional side scallop, and even the spoiler (the regular GXP's looks so tacked on).

[mjdecker]

I like the grills.. but not really caring much for the two slots above the arrowhead.

[bdubsee]

Hmmm...not sure about the changes but WHAT is that guy doing to other in the photo at the last link (http://www.solsticeforum.com/photopost/sho...ze=big&cat=3057)?

[Camino LS6]

Visually, it looks like change for change's sake. I see no improvement on the original anywhere on this concept.

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

THAT is the grille that should've been in the production GXP to begin with...

The rings add so much of a 'finished' quality to it, the grilles don't just look like slabs of plastic now.