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Miata Vs. Solstice  
"...cruiser and sports car—it excels at both." - Car and Driver Magazine 2006
Solstice is sexy  
"...a heck of a good time..." - roadandtravel.com
Solstice GXP coming!  
powered by a 2.0l Turbocharged motor, 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Imagine being free to tailor your driving experience to suit the weather, the road conditions or, simply, your mood. Solstice’s weatherproofed, sound-baffled convertible top lets you do precisely that. Leave the top in place and you enjoy virtually all the privacy and weather protection of a hardtop coupe. Drop the top and the entire driving experience instantly becomes more immediate, more sensuous - and more sheer fun. Best of all, the transition from top-up to top-down is quick and virtually effortless. And Solstice includes a standard rear-hinged deck-lid that conceals the roof when it’s down to preserve the car’s stunning good looks.
 
 
LIBERATE YOUR INNER DRIVER. The instant you slip into Solstice’s surprisingly roomy cockpit, one thing is clear. This is one amazing driver’s car. In front of you, there are motorcycle-style analogue gauges positioned perfectly for quick viewing. The steering wheel in your hands requires just 2.7 turns lock-to-lock, which translates into extraordinary responsiveness. The throttle and brake pedals are ideally placed for heel-and-toe shifting, and the short-throw shifter for the standard Aisin five-speed manual transmission feels so smooth and intuitive, everyone will find themselves shifting like experienced racers. Of course, there’s also an available electronically controlled five-speed automatic gearbox for those who prefer to let technology do their shifting for them. Get in. And unleash your passion for driving.
 
 
UPDATING THE ROADSTER TRADITION. Roadsters are loved for many reasons. One of them is the way they let you share the fun by taking a companion along for the ride. Solstice updates that time-honoured tradition with an interior that offers real comfort for driver and passenger alike. Its well-bolstered bucket seats don’t just help keep you in place when you’re playing in the twisty bits. They’ve also been engineered to help you enjoy longer journeys, with all the support you crave. The standard seats are covered in Ebony cloth. Leather-appointed seating is also available, in a choice of Ebony or a stylish Granite and Sand two-tone treatment. Solstice’s seats have your protection in mind, too. Anticipating upcoming safety regulations, Pontiac’s engineers designed the seats with the taller-than-normal head restraints to help gaurd against whiplash.
 
 
TURNS GASOLINE INTO ADRENALINE. To create just the right engine for Solstice, Pontiac’s engineers started with the proven ECOTEC 4-cylinder powerplant. They bumped its displacement up to 2.4 litres. Then, for good measure, they added variable valve timing (V V T), a high-tech feature that increases power and efficiency across a wide range of operating speeds. In the process they liberated a lot of power - 177hp and 166lb.-ft of torque, to be exact. In a car taht weighs just 1297 kg (2860lb.), the result is a drive you simply have to experience to appreciate.
 
 
THE MOST ENJOYABLE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS IS NOT A STRAIGHT LINE. Solstice revels in curves. And the trickier they are, the more Solstice relishes them. The fast-ratio power rack-and-pinion steering elicits instant response. Standard low-profile P245/45R18 performance tires grip the road tenaciously, aided and abetted by the car’s broad stance and low centre of gravity. And should the road surface be less then ideal, Solstice’s rigid body structure and fully independant suspension help to keep irregularities from disturbing your progress - or compromising your control. Solstice excels when it’s time to stop, too. Its powerful braking system, with vented discs at the front and solid discs at the rear, can bring the car to a halt from 96km/h (60 mph) in just 35.5 m (115.5 ft).
 
 
IT’S GOOD TO THE BONE. The invigorating feeling you get driving a Solstice is no accident. That stems from the car’s engineering - in particular, uts all-new rear-wheel-drive architecture. Solstice was developed from the outset as a roadster, so the structure that underlies its voluptuous body panels is solid and unbending, with non of the compromises found in other converibles. Another benefit of this purpose-built sports car platform: near-perfect front/rear balance, with the weight divided roughly 50/50 between the front and rear wheels.
 
 
DRESS IT TO THE NINES. With GM Accessories, you’re free to customize your new Solstice for even more style and fun. GM Accessories are the only accessories that are integrated into the process of designing your vehicle, ensuring excellent fit, finish and functionality. And only GM Accessories are backed by GM’s 3-year/60,000 KM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. They can also be included in your new-vehicle lease or finance agreement through GMAC. Ask your dealer for a complete list of the GM Accessories available for your Solstice.
 
 
 
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