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Mr. Oak @ Apr 3rd 2008 2:44PM
The resusitation of Pontiac is in full stride. Dear MX-5 fading fast in my mirrors... How you like me now?
TMC @ Apr 3rd 2008 4:08PM
That is hilarious.
Do you really think the GXP/Redline compete head to head with any MX-5? I like both cars, but come on - the price points are markedly different.
Base GXP = 28k (+adm)
Base MX-5 = 20k (no adm)
Call me whenever Mazda decides to release the next Mazdaspeed MX-5. We can then appropriately hash out the magazine racing argument.
R @ Apr 3rd 2008 4:57PM
Fading fast away in a straightline maybe. I'm hoping they improve the handling on this version, because it looks like the original had much to desire in that department. Please don't just up the horses and call it a day, some of the domestics seem to be doing that lately.
R @ Apr 3rd 2008 5:09PM
Hmm, interesting, looks like you can actually get a Club Sport Package for the Solstice that improves on the regular BS greatly. I'll have to look into that more. The guy in your Lime Rock link had it.
mk @ Apr 3rd 2008 10:12PM
If this has anything to do with Mazda, maybe it will be a kick in the tookus to build a Miata-based turbo coupe.
Kabura with glass roof and a 2.5 DISI turbo, 6-speed and limited slip differential, please. And keep the 3+1 seating and fastback hatchback.
THEN we can talk about Mazda competing. It is befuddling that Mazda doesn't have a 2 or 3 door coupe in it's entire zoom-zoom, soul-of-a-sports-car lineup. The RX8 comes close, but is almost closer to a small sport sedan than a compact sport coupe.
Mazda could build a killer with better fit and finish, and better handling quality than Solstice, and they have the chassis, suspension, and even the engine, and the capability... they just need to actually do it.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Apr 4th 2008 3:53AM
Why do you compare the non-base (GXP) Solstice to the base MX-5? Are you trying to make a mismatch?
Mr. Oak @ Apr 4th 2008 10:03AM
All: I provided you with a link to SCCA Showroom Stock.
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/sema/112_2006_sema_show/2007_pontiac_solstice_club_sport_z0k_and_pontiac_solstice_gxp-r.html
The standard 170hp Solstice whips the MX-5 consistently on the track.
The MX-5 may be a more civilized ride. At the track however, the Solstice chews on the MX-5. Yes, that is a track with both left and right turns. All this does, is takes the performance to the next level.
This is not very different from when Supras and 300ZX turbos were thought of as being in the same class as the 'vette. Now is there even a question?
Now to address the yahoos who think that every American car is a Buick, get a clue, don't be stupid all of your lives. The Cobalt SS, Solstice, Corvette and CTS-V. Will equal and in some cases destroy their respective competeition on most road courses.
Hell, I've seen solid axle Mustangs destroy RX-8s and 997s on road courses.