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2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible (5-speed Manual)

2dr Convertible

2.0L Turbocharged And Intercooled Ecotec Inline-four With Direct Injection And Variable Valve Timing
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.5 sec

0-60 mph

13.7 sec

@ 102 mph

Horsepower • Torque
260 hp

Power

260 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,976 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Pontiac

Model:

Solstice

Trim:

GXP Convertible (5-speed Manual)

Style:

2dr Convertible

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,976 lbs

Length:

157.18 in.

Width:

71.27 in.

Height:

50.1 in.

Wheelbase:

95.09 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

Weight Distribution:

Front: 50.0% | Rear: 50.0%

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

260 hp @ 5,300 rpm

Torque:

260 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm

Engine:

2.0L Turbocharged And Intercooled Ecotec Inline-four With Direct Injection And Variable Valve Timing

Displacement:

2 liters

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,300 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):

5.44 sec

0-60 mph:

5.82 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

13.02 sec

0-100 mph:

13.4 sec

60-130 mph:

16.81 sec

100-150 mph:

24.13 sec

Top Speed:

168 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.89 sec @ 82.5 mph

¼ mile:

13.73 sec @ 102.0 mph

½ mile:

21.44 sec @ 127.7 mph

1 mile:

34.49 sec @ 146.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

245/45R18

Rear Tires:

245/45R18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.73

Gear Ratios

1: 3.75

2: 2.26

3: 1.51

4: 1

5: 0.73

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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