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2008 Pontiac Solstice Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$22,455 MSRP
2.4L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.3 sec

0-60 mph

15.4 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
173 hp

Power

167 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,860 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Pontiac

Model:

Solstice

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$22,455

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,860 lbs

Length:

157.2 in.

Width:

71.3 in.

Height:

50.1 in.

Wheelbase:

95.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

19 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

13 gal. / 286 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

173 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

167 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

2.4L I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.40 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.23 sec

0-60 mph:

7.58 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

20.89 sec

0-100 mph:

21.24 sec

60-130 mph:

39.74 sec

Top Speed:

138 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.87 sec @ 70.8 mph

¼ mile:

15.42 sec @ 87.5 mph

½ mile:

24.6 sec @ 106.6 mph

1 mile:

39.89 sec @ 125.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/45VR18

Rear Tires:

P245/45VR18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.91

Gear Ratios

1: 3.42

2: 2.21

3: 1.6

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 3.02

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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