The concept of preparing a series coupe coming to the Solstice, expected for early 2009. Pontiac prepares for the arrival in 2009 of the passenger compartment Solstice, made based on the Roadster. From this point forward American manufacturer of SEMA Show 2008 prototype Solstice GXP. Known as the European market Opel GT, a Pontiac Solstice roadster will be sold by early 2009 in the coupe version, or more precisely barrow. Because of its good characteristics and dimensions of this evolution allows the engine to maintain the pleasure of riding in the “clean air”, thanks to the hard roof is removed, offering practical luggage volume of 159 l. However, this is not a cargo compartment of an airplane Antonov, but enough for the luggage of two people during the long weekends. In contrast, the retractable roof weighs only 14 kilograms, which makes for easy assembly and disassembly. Nothing has changed in the interior to roadster, as there is no change under the hood. Engines are a 2.4-liter atmosphere with 173 hp power and an excellent 2.0-liter turbo-charged by Opel, developing 260 hp Both unit are coupled with mechanical gearbox with 5 gears. At SEMA Show Pontiac showed Solsctice Coupe concept in racing version called GXP. The exterior is reminiscent of “old school” because the blue stripe “Hydro Blue racing”, passing through the entire length of the white body. This option will soon be brought in to get accessories GM. Intake and exhaust system are optimized by GM Performance, allowing the power of 2.0-liter turbo engine reaches 290 hp The suspension is further elaborated to enable the Solstice GXP is a competitor and the tracks. Photographs of the interior have not yet shown, but certainly know that the iPod interface will be specific with blue leather interior features, leather sport steering wheel and pedals.
From all this information can be extracted concluded that Opel is preparing a new coupe version of its GT.
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