http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/ Autoblog Comments for Pontiac Solstice Coupe to pack 300 horses? http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/Apr 3rd 2008 2:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/
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.]]>Apr 3rd 2008 4:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/Apr 3rd 2008 4:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/Apr 3rd 2008 5:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/
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.]]>Apr 3rd 2008 10:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/Apr 4th 2008 3:53AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/solstice-coupe-to-pack-300-horses/
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.]]>Apr 4th 2008 10:03AM