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2009 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
MSRP: from $24,275
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,908
2,996 (GXP)
Weight distribution: 50 / 50
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.6
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.8
 
Suspension:
Front: Unequal length control arms; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Unequal length control arms; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.7 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.9 x 0.5 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 2,384
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 173 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 167 at 4,500
Redline: 7,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24 - 25 (MT)
Available with: Base
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 1,998
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Power [hp]: 260 at 5,300
Torque [lb-ft]: 260 at 2,500 - 5,250
Redline: 6,350
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 28 (MT)
Available with: GXP
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.75, 2.26, 1.51, 1.00, 0.73
Final Drive: 3.91; 3.73 (GXP)
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.42, 2.21, 1.60, 1.00, 0.75
Final Drive: 3.91; 3.73 (GXP)
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 157.2
Width [in.]: 71.3
Height [in.]: 50.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 95.1
Front Track [in.]: 60.7
Rear Track [in.]: 61.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 50.8
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.8
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.4
Front Hiproom [in.]: 50.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 5.4; 2.1 (top down)
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 2 doors
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 245/45 R18 all-season tires
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air compressor
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth convertible top
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Emergency communication system (OnStar)
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Internet connection
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • MP3 Player
  • Manual convertible top
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front seat-backs
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver side
  • Tachometer
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • iPod input jacks
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 72 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat: na
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.3
5.7 (GXP)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 22.4
15.0 (GXP)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.0
14.3 (GXP)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 123
142 (GXP)