Heavy Z Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I know it's been mentioned here before, but I'm really appreciating the looks of this car. Made by an idependent design group, it's supposed to have an extraordinarily rigid frame, 2850 lbs, 1" narrower than a vette. Soo many great sportscar features for a mere $20 grand. Even if it's only gonna be a 4 cylinder, 2006 may put one in my garage...I wonder how long before someone throws in a V8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 reminds me of a Z kinda.. i do like it and for that price you cant beat it. i heard its gonna be supercharged too! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannji Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Yeah... ON3GO beat me to it.... It appears to have taken a lot of its body styling cues from the various Z cars.... and ends up looking (forgive me) something like the 350Z should have.... minus the front facia..... ICK! The interior doesnt do a whole lot for me.... I wouldnt have minded something a little more retro-chic in there, like an updated 240Z look... but if the handling is there.... I could see myself driving one with the LS1 in it. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 good, i'm not the only one thinking nissan should have hired that designer instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Solstice needs more power... So far shaping up to be like a miata... good looks, (hopefully) good handling... very low on power.... BORRRRRRRRING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Solstice needs more power... So far shaping up to be like a miata... good looks' date=' (hopefully) good handling... very low on power.... BORRRRRRRRING[/quote'] think about it... that's why there are guys like us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 With gas prices about to hit $3 per gallon...I'll take good looks and pooped out performance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 What a looker!! Looks like a performance car from the outside, but the dinky rotors under those wheels signal "maybe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Looks a bit like a Chrysler Crossfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Interesting - shift pattern is the same as a T56. I think the wheels on the prototype were 19-20" so rotors are probably bigger than you think - but then again - at 2,850 lbs. they don't have to be huge to get the job done - especially for the average consumer. Again - that is why there are guys like us. Another thing - it's a Pontiac - wait a couple years for them to work all the bugs out of it and then buy one two years old for 1/3 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannji Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Looks a bit like a Chrysler Crossfire Nah.... the Pontiac is to the Z as the Crossfire is to the RX8..... 8) They both do have that tiny hatch opening, tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Just like those brit's said about the crossfire "Looks like a dog doing a number 2" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyte Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Too bad the production car will not look anything like this. They always do that Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Ummmm... The picture my computer brings up is an e39 chassis M5. $70,000, and it already has a V8. I'm sure this isn't the car y'all are talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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