Filed under: New York Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Pontiac
New York '08 Preview: Pontiac Solstice Coupe spotted on Pontiac.com
by John Neff on Mar 16th 2008 at 10:59PM 
The thing about the internet is, once something gets published, it can't be taken back. We're sure Pontiac feels that way about this little image that appeared on its official website at some point in the recent past. It shows the Pontiac G8 sport truck and, lo and behold, a Solstice Coupe! Thankfully, an Autoblog reader saw it and had the sense to take a screen grab before it was yanked,
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
TriShield 11:03PM (3/16/2008)
From what I can see the Solstice coupe looks terrific.
The car is prime candidate for a LSX swap.
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Chris 11:08PM (3/16/2008)
that coupe looks awesome. never thought i'd like a solstice, but that thing is badass.
Torrent 1:10AM (3/17/2008)
yeah it's sooo nice. I'll be in the Market. I can say the same for the Saturn Sky.
***And it's up on the Pontiac Site right now. Go to the Pontiac G8's page, and you'll see it in the little box under the G8's front tire. Just click on the 2nd tab***
B-NOIT 11:07PM (3/16/2008)
The convertible is a chick car, but this... This is nice. I want one. And I'm shopping, so I hope it's in showrooms before long!
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Karl 11:09PM (3/16/2008)
WOW.
The Solstice looks absolutely fantastic. I did not expect that!
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Trent 11:13PM (3/16/2008)
sweet!! looks awesome...does this mean we could get a Sky coupe?! generally speaking, the styling of the Sky is more appealing to me than the Solstice...
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jurm 3:25AM (3/17/2008)
At first, I preferred the look of the sky as well. But then the nose of every other Saturn started to look that way too. Drive past a Saturn dealer lot, and it'll take more than a glance to pick out the Sky's from everything else. In the meantime the Solstice still has something distinct about it, and thankfully the hardtop hasn't changed that. At least I hope it hasn't; an in-person viewing will yet determine the validity of that point. Still, it all boils down to a matter of taste.
Anyway, I'm happy to see the hard top. I had planned to purchase one of these in December to celebrate finally completing my degree. With the arrival of the hard-top, the timing couldn't have been better.
VK 4:59PM (3/17/2008)
That would be awesome to get this and a Sky. They are both really good looking in their own way, so i wouldnt be able to pick which one is best, put either one in front of me and ill be happy. cant wait for the auto show friday!!
Devin 11:22PM (3/16/2008)
The solstice is B.E.A.uitiful. The same cannot be said for the G8 ute. I really hope it gets such a bad reception at NY that it just wont be produced. It is a failure waiting to happen. If pontiac HAS to make yet another car with limited seating and a V8, why can't they make a GTO or Trans Am. I'm sure either would sell much better than this piece.
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Philthy 7:29AM (3/17/2008)
Because "this piece" is already designed and in production, and Pontiac doesn't have to throw away money they don't have putting the ideas you mentioned through development. Not only that, but if you truly are a fan of the marque I'd think you would be happy that they're doing something a bit risky that could be a failure (no big loss if it is, as it is still a huge success in Australia) or a surprise success. I'm a long time Pontiac fan and I'd rather see them live up to their once-exciting reputation by putting something unique out there, rather than recycling the goat one more time to help you through your midlife crisis.
Devin 9:44AM (3/17/2008)
Yeah, their "once exciting reputation" included a Trans Am and a GTO. Now, they have completely abandoned the muscle car segment and left its "true fans" with nothing but a 4 cylinder solstice and a V8 sedan bigger than my grandma's Cadillac. Pontiac is just hurting themselves by "taking a risk" with the G8 sport truck.
Ken 11:23PM (3/16/2008)
Nice!
Heh, I'd even be interested in the non-turbo with a stick. Might actually be a decent price!
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Trent 11:29PM (3/16/2008)
i'd guess about $23k, depending on demand. I bet this thing will sell sell sell....
Jrejre 2:33AM (3/17/2008)
I heard a comment made that a coupe version would be $1,000 less than the convertible a while back.
Carlos 11:32PM (3/16/2008)
I'd love to have this car, but too bad it's a two seater.
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brian 11:32PM (3/16/2008)
That is HOT.
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TBlueMax 11:36PM (3/16/2008)
Wonder if Rhys Millen will switch to this Solstice instead of the convertible w/hard top. This coupe has to have better torsional rigidity.
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HotRodzNKustoms 11:40PM (3/16/2008)
The way they built the roll cage in that car it provides the rigidity of a coupe.
naggs 12:43PM (3/17/2008)
uhm no
a coupe shape is more efficient structural form. if the convertible is as strong as a coupe, it weighs more.
take a convertible and open the doors, all the strength has to be in the floor, there cant be any triangulation or reinforcement, the only way to add material to the frame rails
unless this is just a convertible with a plastic top put on, it has the potential to be much stronger and lighter.
plus its not a gay convertible
naggs 12:44PM (3/17/2008)
*the only way to add strength is to add material to the frame rails