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Voir la version complète : Pontiac Solstice 2006



Dave
05/01/2004, 10h53
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General Motors unveiled the 2006 Pontiac Solstice roadster today. It's expected to be in showrooms by the Fall of 2005. The Solstice was first shown as a concept car at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The production model remains true to the original Solstice concept, including rear-wheel drive, two-passenger seating and a reverse hinged clamshell hood that opens to reveal a 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine.

“True to the thinking behind the original concept, the production Solstice is all about being a ‘back-to-basics’ roadster with gorgeous lines and fun-to-drive characteristics,” said Bob Lutz, GM vice chairman of product development and chairman of GM North America. “The key enabler of Solstice is the new Kappa rear-wheel-drive architecture and component set, which allows us to rapidly and efficiently develop an appealing family of compact and affordable sports cars.”

The Kappa architecture features full-length hydroformed frame rails and a stamped steel structural tunnel to provide a solid structure to enhance vehicle handling. To create an affordable roadster, GM used a combination of new technology and existing GM components. For example, the rear corner lamps are from the GMC Envoy, while door handles, fog lamps, seats, engine and transmission are shared with other GM vehicles.

The engine is a new 170 horsepower all-aluminum 2.4-litre version of the Ecotec four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. At the start of production, Solstice will be offered with a close-ratio Aisin five-speed manual transmission.

The dimensions of the production Solstice are comparable to the concept in terms of overhangs, wheelbase and track width. Independent front and rear suspensions and eighteen-inch wheels and tires are standard, as are four-wheel disc brakes.

The interior is surprisingly spacious and the convertible top folds flat into the rear clamshell opening, providing a smooth seamless appearance.

Le Baron
05/01/2004, 11h11
Prions pour un poids en bas de 1100-1200kg et la Miata aura de la sérieuse compétition! Mais ça reste à voir, le poids du moteur (un 2.4 c'est gros), à moins d'être "central-avant" comme la Z ou la RX, risque de débalancer la voiture. J'ai bien hâte d'en savoir plus :)

La plateforme Kappa est-elle partagée avec un autre véhicule?

Dave
05/01/2004, 11h20
Kappa partagée ? Oui, sûrement !

Probablement avec celle-ci !

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- Saturn unveiled a 2+2 rear-wheel-drive sports coupe concept here today powered by a supercharged 230 horsepower 2.2 litre Ecotec four cylinder engine, the same engine to be used in the new Saturn Ion Red Line.








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The Curve uses GM's new rear-drive Kappa platform, also used for the 2006 Pontiac Solstice and Chevy Nomad concept car. The Curve, however has fiberglass panels over a steel tube structure.

The aggressive styling of the Curve includes prominent fender bulges, 20 inch tires and alloy wheels, and roof pillars concealed by a wraparound canopy of glass - creating the look of a “floating” roof panel. A front-hinged, clamshell hood is complemented by a rear-hinged trunk lid.

The Curve's supercharged 2.2-litre Ecotec four-cylinder engine produces 230 horsepower @ 6200 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at @ 4200 rpm. The engine features variable valve timing technology for improved torque, fuel economy and emissions. The transmission is a Getrag five-speed manual.

A curved wood centre console is the interior’s dominant feature and is attached to the dashboard via a tongue-and-groove joint. It also incorporates the instruments. Blonde wood, charcoal-coloured leather and terracotta inserts accent the dashboard and upholstery.

Like the front seats, the rear seats consist of a pair of buckets covered in charcoal leather with terracotta inserts. The front seats tilt to make it easier to enter the rear.

“Altogether, the Curve has a very sophisticated and relaxed feel,” said Shuichi Yamashita, lead exterior designer. “It’s still a fun-to-drive sports car, but the selection of colour, materials and lighting convey maturity and sophistication.”

Dave
05/01/2004, 11h26
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With styling that harks back to the distinctive two-door 1954 Chevrolet Nomad, a 21st century Nomad concept was unveiled in Detroit today. Based on GM’s new rear-wheel-drive Kappa platform, which also serves as the foundation for the Pontiac Solstice production model and Saturn Curve concept, the Nomad concept features a 250 horsepower turbocharged 2.2 litre Ecotec four cylinder engine with variable valve timing, independent front and rear suspensions, four passenger capability, a removeable rear roof panel, and a unique tailgate that includes a sliding tray that makes it easier to load cargo items.

Designed at GM's design centre in Great Britain and assembled with the help of renowned Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Nomad concept features round headlamps mounted on gently curving fenders, a retro Corvette grille, a thick forward-sloping B-pillar and a blacked-out C-pillar, a lowered roofline which wraps around the rear of the vehicle, and seven vertical chrome strips on the tailgate.

“There is a simple, yet very expressive design to the Nomad,” said Dale Brewer, lead exterior designer. “The face of the vehicle, along with the lights, the shape of the grille and the tailgate have Chevrolet heritage, but conveyed in a thoroughly modern way.”

The interior's retro look includes a large, fan-shaped central gauge cluster with a 3-D look, an aluminum background and special instrument lighting. In front of the gauges is a large, classic-looking steering wheel that is covered in leather. The black leather-trimmed interior features blue Nubuck inserts, anodized blue aluminum gauges and blue lighting. Chevrolet “bowtie” insignias accent a metal band that runs the length of the dashboard - a styling cue on Chevrolet models of the 1950s that contributes to the interior’s geometric theme.

For cargo-carrying convenience, flexible rear seating arrangements include a centre armrest that folds to store long items, such as skis, while each rear seatback folds to increase the Nomad’s overall cargo space.

“The idea for a compact vehicle like this is more relevant now than ever,” said Jose Gonzalez, lead interior designer. “As much as people crave a sporty, great looking vehicle, modern lifestyle interests demand functionality. The Nomad has both - an unmistakable character, like the SSR, and the utility of the upcoming HHR. Whether or not they can convey it in words, it’s what everybody is looking for in a new vehicle.”

Le Baron
05/01/2004, 17h56
Mon dieu, la version Saturn est horrible!

La version Chevrolet a un certain appel, un genre de Civic SI hatchback nouveau genre :)

Stéphane Dumas
05/01/2004, 18h46
Mon dieu, la version Saturn est horrible!

La version Chevrolet a un certain appel, un genre de Civic SI hatchback nouveau genre :)

En effet, la Nomad a un certain appel, ils se sont basé sur un "dream car" présenté dans le Motorama ou divers salon de l'auto de l'époque en 1954. La 1ère Nomad était un dream car basé sur une Corvette 1954 pour nous donner un avant-gôut des Nomad à venir des années 1955-56-57

Le devant de la Saturn me rappelle un dream-car de Chrysler présenté quelques années auparavant: la K-310 http://www.team.net/www/ktud/ghia/k310.html qui a failli devenir réalité mais les restrictions causé par la Guerre de Corée fit annuler le projet.

Numéro 3
05/01/2004, 19h26
C'est encore une fois une réaction typiquement GM, ça.

Ça doit bien faire plus de 10 ans que la Mazda Miata est sortie, que la vague a déferlé, que l'engouement a eu le temps de s'essouffler, et ce n'est que maintenant que GM lui présente enfin une concurrence digne du nom.

L'esthétique des trois modèles que l'on voit ici (Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Curve et Chevrolet Nomad) est discutable. Certains aimeront, d'autres pas, mais ils devraient amener des clients éventuels dans les salles de montre des concessionnaires GM, qui en ont bien besoin.

Autant que lors de la sortie de la PT Cruiser, qui plusieurs ont vu comme une "station-wagon Neon", la Solstice sera, aux yeux de plusieurs, une "Pursuit roadster", d'autres identifieront la Nomad à titre de "Cobalt familiale à deux portes", alors que chez Saturn, on dira de la Curve, qui est ce que l'on appelait autrefois une 2+2, qu'elle est une autre "auto de plastique" aux airs un peu étranges.

Il n'en demeure pas moins que ces modèles devraient connaître une diffusion un peu plus limitée, puisqu'ils sont beaucoup plus spécialisés que les Ion, Pursuit et Cobalt.

Bye!

Banzai of Saigon
05/01/2004, 22h11
C'est encore une fois une réaction typiquement GM, ça.

Ça doit bien faire plus de 10 ans que la Mazda Miata est sortie, que la vague a déferlé, que l'engouement a eu le temps de s'essouffler, et ce n'est que maintenant que GM lui présente enfin une concurrence digne du nom.



Il y a 10 ans, c'était le début de la folie SUV. Les Américains ce sont foutus des petites voitures et ont concentré leurs efforts dans les SUV plus payants.

Mais aujourd'hui, ils réalisent leurs erreurs...