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mikeyb
12-29-2005, 07:16 AM
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><!------ Discuss (forum link commented out until developed)<td width="30" class="vertColSep"> </td><td class="red_10_x" style="padding:8px 0px">/graphics/aw_icn_discuss.gif Discuss this Story >> </td>--><!---------------------------- Article Content ----------------------------><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20051228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=51228003&Ref=AR&Profile=1057&MaxW=490 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=black_11 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=grey_10 style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Pontiac's Solstice is about to get a lot faster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

The much-anticipated, high-performance variant of the Pontiac Solstice roadster will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, packing turbo power as we predicted six months ago (News, July 11, 2005).

A 2.0-liter, turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder making 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque will power the Solstice GXP. Look for the boosted Pontiac in showrooms this summer as a 2007 model—at a $4,000 to $5,000 premium over the naturally aspirated Solstice.

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 18px">http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20051228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=51228003&Ref=V2&Profile=1057&MaxW=490 <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=black_11 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 2px"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Hummer has created an appearance package for its H3 called the H3x. The H3x begins as an H3 equipped with the luxury package, chrome tube steps, chrome appearance package and chrome fuel door.

Also included are a body-color grille and spare tire cover, unique tires, wheels and center cap and a brush guard. The interior features embroidered headrests. The model is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in late summer of 2006.
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Antoine
12-30-2005, 02:04 PM
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><!------ Discuss (forum link commented out until developed)<td width="30" class="vertColSep"> </td><td class="red_10_x" style="padding:8px 0px">/graphics/aw_icn_discuss.gif Discuss this Story >> </td>--><!---------------------------- Article Content ----------------------------><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20051228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=51228003&Ref=AR&Profile=1057&MaxW=490 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=black_11 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 2px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=grey_10 style="PADDING-LEFT: 15px">Pontiac's Solstice is about to get a lot faster</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



The much-anticipated, high-performance variant of the Pontiac Solstice roadster will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, packing turbo power as we predicted six months ago (News, July 11, 2005).

A 2.0-liter, turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder making 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque will power the Solstice GXP. Look for the boosted Pontiac in showrooms this summer as a 2007 model—at a $4,000 to $5,000 premium over the naturally aspirated Solstice.

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 18px">http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20051228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=51228003&Ref=V2&Profile=1057&MaxW=490 <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=490 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=black_11 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 2px"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Hummer has created an appearance package for its H3 called the H3x. The H3x begins as an H3 equipped with the luxury package, chrome tube steps, chrome appearance package and chrome fuel door.

Also included are a body-color grille and spare tire cover, unique tires, wheels and center cap and a brush guard. The interior features embroidered headrests. The model is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in late summer of 2006.
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Whoa Whoa...Wait a minute...
A 2.0-liter, turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder making 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque will power the Solstice GXP. Look for the boosted Pontiac in showrooms this summer as a 2007 model—at a $4,000 to $5,000 premium over the naturally aspirated Solstice....That sounds like a power package with a lot of potential...a direct injection turbo 4 PUMPING OUT 260HP/260TQ...with RWD and decent styling!

Roywhitep5
12-31-2005, 03:17 AM
those ecotec engines can take alot of power. god the fsde sucks!!!!!

dmitrik4
12-31-2005, 11:57 AM
i wish we still had the BP. :(