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Pontiac Solstice Engine Specs: The Solstice GXP comes outfitted with a Ecotec 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 5-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Pontiac.

The Solstice uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Solstice GXP are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Pontiac Solstice. This is standard for the price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 Solstice is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 Solstice gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

We Think…

The 2009 model year was telling year for the Pontiac Solstice. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GXP version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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