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- 2008 Pontiac Solstice
- Solstice
- 2008 Saturn Sky
- Sky 2dr Conv
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder SFI, aluminum (173 hp [129.0 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 167 lb-ft of torque [225.5 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) | Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder, aluminum (173 hp [129.0 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 167 lb-ft of torque [225.5 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) |
| Transmission, 5-speed manual (Required when (Z0K) Club Sport Package is ordered. Must specify a transmission.) | Transmission, Aisin 5-speed manual close-ratio with self-adjusting clutch (Must specify a transmission) |
| Rear axle, 3.91 ratio | Differential, limited slip |
| Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive | Rear axle, 3.91 ratio |
| Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive |
| Suspension, Sport, 4-wheel independent, includes front and rear stabilizer bars and Bilstein monotube shock absorbers | Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | Alternator, 125 amps |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc | Suspension, 4-wheel independent, SLA |
| Exhaust, stainless-steel | Suspension, Sport-tuned |
| Exhaust outlet, single high-polished stainless-steel | Stabilizer bars, front and rear, hollow with ball-joint links |
| Shock absorbers, Bilstein monotube front and rear | |
| Tire inflation kit, includes inflator and tire sealant | |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc, power-assist | |
| Exhaust, stainless steel high-flow | |
| Exhaust outlet, single styled polished aluminum | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) silver-painted aluminum | Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) painted alloy |
| Tires, P245/45R18 all-season, blackwall | Tires, P245/45R18-96V performance, all-season |
| Tire repair kit, includes inflator and tire sealant | Hood, front hinged with struts and sport ornamentation |
| Hood, front hinged with struts | Convertible top, manual folding, cloth with glass rear window |
| Convertible top, manual folding, cloth with rear glass window and integral rear defogger | Headlamps, halogen projector beam with reflector optics and automatic exterior lamp control |
| Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature | Fog lamps, front halogen projector beam |
| Mirrors, outside manual, body-color with foldaway feature | Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL) |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted | Daytime Running Lamps |
| Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm, variable | Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, break-away |
| Decklid, reverse hinged with glovebox remote release | Wipers, front intermittent |
| Antenna, fixed-mast, AM/FM | |
| Antenna, combined OnStar/XM Satellite Radio | |
| Door handles, chrome-finish | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
|---|---|
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack for iPod/MP3 player | Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and TheftLock |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Audio system feature, 6-speaker system |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Not included when (Z0K) Club Sport Package is ordered. Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. |
| Antenna, fixed-mast, AM/FM | |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Seats, front bucket with manual fore/aft seat adjusters, reclining seatbacks, driver and passenger forward-folding, driver and passenger seatback pocket and fixed head restraints | Seats, front bucket, reclining with manual seat adjusters, integrated head restraints and rear seatback and front cushion storage pockets |
| Seat adjuster, driver 2-way power height adjustment | Seat trim, cloth |
| Cup holders, 1 on passenger-side of front center console and 2 in rear center console | Seat adjuster, driver 2-way power height |
| Parking brake, center console-mounted | Console, center, located between seatbacks with covered storage |
| Steering wheel, 3-spoke urethane | Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt |
| Steering column, rake-adjustable | Floor mats, carpeted |
| Instrumentation, analog, backlit and chrome bezels with speedometer, fuel level and tachometer | Steering column, rake, adjustable |
| Driver Information Center that monitors numerous systems depending on vehicle equipment, includes steering-wheel accessory controls | Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with cruise control and Driver Information Center controls |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge |
| Door locks, manual | Cup holders, 2 front in the center console between the seats, stowable |
| Windows, manual | Cup holder, front center console, passenger-side, stowable |
| Trunk release, power, remote, located in glovebox | Storage, driver and passenger, pockets on rear interior wall (Storage pocket on driver-side only with (UQ3) Monsoon premium speaker system.) |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ | Driver Information Center with low-fuel indicator, oil change reminder, outside temperature gauge |
| Defogger, rear-window electric | Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
| Power outlet, instrument panel-mounted auxiliary with cover, 12-volt | Door locks, power |
| Mirror, inside rearview with dual reading lights | Windows, power with driver Express-Down |
| Headliner, premium acoustic | Remote Keyless Entry, extended-range with alarm activation, panic mode and remote trunk release |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, includes vanity mirror on driver-side | Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+ |
| Lighting, trunk illumination | OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | |
| Trunk release, power, remote, interior | |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | |
| Defogger, rear-window electric with manual shutoff and timed reset | |
| Glovebox, lockable | |
| Accents, interior, Piano Black and chrome-finish | |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, includes vanity mirror on driver-side | |
| Roof interior trim, sound-insulating | |
| Lighting, interior, map lights for driver and passenger mounted on inside rearview mirror | |
| Lighting, trunk courtesy lamp | |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock (if equipped), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.) | StabiliTrak, stability control system |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Traction control |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, pillar-mounted, inboard to seat pretensioners, dual-mode retractors | Brakes, 4-wheel antilock with dynamic rear proportioning |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) |
| Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, with pretensioners and energy-absorbing retractors | |
| Trunk emergency release handle | |