Real life pics of Saturn Sky from Autoshowinmotion
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Real life pics of Saturn Sky from Autoshowinmotion
Supposed to come out early 2006 and priced below 25k.
170 hp and 162 ft. lbs tq out of a 2.4 liter 4banger mated to your choice of a 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto..
if this car can handle and has the right weight, i'd might say bye bye miata.
170 hp and 162 ft. lbs tq out of a 2.4 liter 4banger mated to your choice of a 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto..
if this car can handle and has the right weight, i'd might say bye bye miata.
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Originally Posted by WhiteCastle
I like it...needs new rims and dual exhaust...I know its only a 4cyl but it would look sooo much better
center exhaust would look nicer to some, tacky to others.
I'm stuck between the two.
Tehcnically, you're all wrong, because it is not a rebadged Opel Speedster. The Speedster, as far as I know, is actually a mid-engine design (akin to the Lotus Elise), whereas the Sky is front-engine. If you must know, GM actually took the Vauxhall Lightning concept and decided that it should become a Saturn instead. They're taking quite a few ideas/designs from Opel/Vauxhall and turning them into Saturn vehicles. Seems like it's working out great thus far. The Sky is sure to be a hit. I know I'd love to have one. 
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
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Originally Posted by evopanop
Tehcnically, you're all wrong, because it is not a rebadged Opel Speedster. The Speedster, as far as I know, is actually a mid-engine design (akin to the Lotus Elise), whereas the Sky is front-engine. If you must know, GM actually took the Vauxhall Lightning concept and decided that it should become a Saturn instead. They're taking quite a few ideas/designs from Opel/Vauxhall and turning them into Saturn vehicles. Seems like it's working out great thus far. The Sky is sure to be a hit. I know I'd love to have one.
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
vauxhall is opel only in sport version
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Originally Posted by evopanop
Tehcnically, you're all wrong, because it is not a rebadged Opel Speedster. The Speedster, as far as I know, is actually a mid-engine design (akin to the Lotus Elise), whereas the Sky is front-engine. If you must know, GM actually took the Vauxhall Lightning concept and decided that it should become a Saturn instead. They're taking quite a few ideas/designs from Opel/Vauxhall and turning them into Saturn vehicles. Seems like it's working out great thus far. The Sky is sure to be a hit. I know I'd love to have one.
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
Oh yeah, and Red is not a very flattering color for that car, LoL.
It has nothing to do with the speedster.
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Vauxhall Lightning
"The VX Lightning is based on the same platform used for the Pontiac Solstice concept that was shown at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit."
"The Lightning was designed and developed at the GMNA studio in Birmingham. The team was headed by GMNA Advanced Design Director and chief designer on the Lightning, Simon ***. The joint design team included Opel Advanced Chief Designer Stefan Arndt, Dale Grewer (exterior), and Jochen Werner (interior)."
Vauxhall Lightning
"The VX Lightning is based on the same platform used for the Pontiac Solstice concept that was shown at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit."
"The Lightning was designed and developed at the GMNA studio in Birmingham. The team was headed by GMNA Advanced Design Director and chief designer on the Lightning, Simon ***. The joint design team included Opel Advanced Chief Designer Stefan Arndt, Dale Grewer (exterior), and Jochen Werner (interior)."
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Rep Power: 0 what's up with all these roadsters that's coming out from the domestic market... i guess miata gonna have some competition.
and that saturn sky front bumper reminds me of the octane bumper.
and that saturn sky front bumper reminds me of the octane bumper.
Originally Posted by 02boostlessCIV
actually buddy vauxhall is opel only in sport version
vauxhall is opel only in sport versionEManEX, thanks for showing these kind people that I was right.
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Rep Power: 321 More info, the Solstice will have a; GT, GXP, GTP... one of those, I have seen pictures of the engine, it will be a 2.0 Eco Turbo, estimated power is around 240-250HP. So I think that there will be a Redline coming from Saturn for their Sky.
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^^ that makes it sound even more fun... Lets hope its got a decent suspension to back it up. (Non of that Tortion beam rear end crap that they pulled on the Colbalt)
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Rep Power: 337 Am I the only one who likes the sky version better than the pontiac version?
The nameplate pontiac grill looks kinda of put on there just to be there. It just looks out of place IMO.
Perhaps i just like the sharp lines on the sky better than the curvy body of the solstice?
The nameplate pontiac grill looks kinda of put on there just to be there. It just looks out of place IMO.
Perhaps i just like the sharp lines on the sky better than the curvy body of the solstice?
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Originally Posted by Zzyzx
^^ that makes it sound even more fun... Lets hope its got a decent suspension to back it up. (Non of that Tortion beam rear end crap that they pulled on the Colbalt)
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Rep Power: 321 SATURN SKY PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
General
Body/chassis structure:
integral hydroformed tube and stamped steel structure
Body materials:
hydroformed stamped steel, conventional stamped steel, sheet molding compound
Chassis material:
aluminum/steel
Suspension
Front:
SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Rear:
SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Wheels (in):
18 x 8 aluminum
Tires
Front:
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Rear:
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Brakes:
4-wheel disc w/ ABS
Steering:
rack and pinion with hydraulic assist
Dimensions
Height (in / mm):
49.8 / 1274
Length (in / mm):
161.1 / 4091
Width (in / mm):
71.4 / 1813
Wheelbase (in / mm):
95.1 / 2415
Track (in / mm)
Front:
60.7 / 1543
Rear:
61.44 / 1561
Weight (lb / kg):
2860 / 1300 (estimated)
Powertrain
Powertrain Configuration:
front engine, rwd
Engine:
2.4L DOHC I-4 Ecotec (LE5)
Displacement (cu in / cc):
145 / 2400
Horsepower (hp / kw) @ rpm:
170 / 127 @ 6400 (estimated)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm:
162 / 220 @ 4800 (estimated)
Transmission:
Aisin 5-speed manual (standard)
5-speed automatic (optional)
General
Body/chassis structure:
integral hydroformed tube and stamped steel structure
Body materials:
hydroformed stamped steel, conventional stamped steel, sheet molding compound
Chassis material:
aluminum/steel
Suspension
Front:
SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Rear:
SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Wheels (in):
18 x 8 aluminum
Tires
Front:
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Rear:
Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Brakes:
4-wheel disc w/ ABS
Steering:
rack and pinion with hydraulic assist
Dimensions
Height (in / mm):
49.8 / 1274
Length (in / mm):
161.1 / 4091
Width (in / mm):
71.4 / 1813
Wheelbase (in / mm):
95.1 / 2415
Track (in / mm)
Front:
60.7 / 1543
Rear:
61.44 / 1561
Weight (lb / kg):
2860 / 1300 (estimated)
Powertrain
Powertrain Configuration:
front engine, rwd
Engine:
2.4L DOHC I-4 Ecotec (LE5)
Displacement (cu in / cc):
145 / 2400
Horsepower (hp / kw) @ rpm:
170 / 127 @ 6400 (estimated)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm:
162 / 220 @ 4800 (estimated)
Transmission:
Aisin 5-speed manual (standard)
5-speed automatic (optional)
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Originally Posted by Zzyzx
If its double wishbond front and rear, the Miata may have somethign to worry about....
The Sky arrives with four-wheel independent suspension for better handling and stability. Coil spings are mounted over monotube shocks for better wheel control and road isolation.
Other technical highlights include: Four-wheel independent short/long arm suspension for optimal handling and stability
· Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation
· Hydraulically assisted rack- and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control
· Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance
· Wide track width for excellent stability and superior handling
· Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling feel
· Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel
· Hydraulic engine mounts for a smoother engine feel
· Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation
· Hydraulically assisted rack- and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control
· Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance
· Wide track width for excellent stability and superior handling
· Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling feel
· Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel
· Hydraulic engine mounts for a smoother engine feel
