Aside from boosting its performance potential, the Solstice GXP features
a much healthier standard equipment list. It features power windows, mirrors and keyless entry, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel, ABS brakes, and a digital information system as standard. Leather trimmed seats, chrome wheels, metal pedals and XM Satellite radio round out the options list.
With a base price of $25,695, the regular Solstice is a terrific deal, but the GXP, on the other hand, looks to be the performance bargain of the century. While GM is tight-lipped on its pricing, the GXP package is expected to ring in at around $5,000 to $6,000 over the naturally aspirated variant, and will be available in dealerships across the nation starting fall, 2006. This means that going 'round corners in a drop top that is capable of besting most seriously expensive sports cars doesn't require a fat wallet, making the Solstice GXP something that performance enthusiasts everywhere can truly get excited about.
Specifications (Solstice GXP):
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| If the performance weren't impressive enough, the price tag shouldhelp: the GXP should be a mere $5-6,000 on top of the base Solstice.(Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
With a base price of $25,695, the regular Solstice is a terrific deal, but the GXP, on the other hand, looks to be the performance bargain of the century. While GM is tight-lipped on its pricing, the GXP package is expected to ring in at around $5,000 to $6,000 over the naturally aspirated variant, and will be available in dealerships across the nation starting fall, 2006. This means that going 'round corners in a drop top that is capable of besting most seriously expensive sports cars doesn't require a fat wallet, making the Solstice GXP something that performance enthusiasts everywhere can truly get excited about.
Specifications (Solstice GXP):
- Base Price (est. MSRP): $32,000
- Body Type: 2-door roadster
- Layout: Front engine, RWD
- Engine (est): 260 hp, 260 lb-ft, 2.0L, DOHC 16-valve I-4 turbo
- Transmission: 5-spd manual
- Opt. Trans: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD
- Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 3992/1810/1273/2415 mm (157.2/71.3/50.1/95.1 in.)
- Curb Weight: 1337 kg (2948 lbs)
- Tires: 245/45R18
- Trunk (roof up): 107.6 L (3.8 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.8 / 8.7 L/100 km (20 / 27 mpg)
- Competitors: Audi TT 250, BMW Z4 3.0si, Chrysler Crossfire, Honda S2000, Mercedes-Benz SLK 350, Nissan 350Z, Porsche Boxster
- Website: www.gmcanada.com
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