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Sky Redline Debuts -- I want one!
NEW YORK – Saturn continues its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which is debuting at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line, available at Saturn retailers this fall, builds on the Sky’s established performance character, offering even more power and sportier driving dynamics combined with a bold design and driver-focused interior.
The Red Line gets a boost in performance from an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower* (194 kw) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque* (353 Nm) at 2500 rpm, making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter) and the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family.
Gasoline direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine.
With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system.
Direct injection technology works well with turbocharging and helps deliver a great balance of power and economy.
Other Red Line technical highlights include:
* Standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential
* Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control
* Performance-tuned suspension
Technical elements also standard on the 2007 Sky roadster 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 for excellent stability and superior handling
* Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling
* Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel
The Red Line also features several unique interior and exterior differences compared to the Sky roadster, including dual exhaust with chrome polished outlets, 18-inch polished aluminum alloy wheels, and specific front lower fascia with large brake cooling vents and black headlamp bezels.
The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, unique seatback and floormat embroidery, metallic sill plates, stainless steel pedal covers, Red Line-specific gauges and a digital boost gauge included in the Driver Information Center.
The Sky Red Line has numerous safety features, including dual-stage frontal air bags, GM’s Passenger Sensing System, four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, side-impact door beams, three-point safety belts with pretentioners and load-limiting retractors, and more.
Very nice.I wonder what the new MSM will be like. They pretty much have to put the MS6 engine in it just to stay competitive.
I'll take mine in Sunburst Yellow with Black Leather.
S.
I want to engine you can keep the rest of the car.
I don't know it is a Saturn built by GM... Not exactly the best of the best...
Put that motor in the Pontiac and you'd have a winner!
That's a joke, right? The Solstice GXP - with that motor - will be available at your local Pontiac dealer this summer.Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Quit confusing Bean with facts.
Yeah, what mmmaS said!Quit confusing Bean with facts.
Sorry... it's been a long, long day!
whoa, holy chomoly! waaaaay too much bling bling shiny shiat for me on that car!
90 MX5 281k miles! - euro spec, Porsche Riviera Blue w/black hardtop, 97 motor swap, vintage Borbet rims, GC, FM shock hats/frame rails/rear sub-brace, AGX, sway bar, stb, Fidanza/ACT combo, EBC Yellows
92 COMMA SM - new paint coming soon...
Saturn is estimating a 13.9 1/4 mile @ 100 mph and 5.5 0-60. And the curb weight is only up 50 lbs. over the regular Sky.
If this thing doesn't get classed into oblivion, this could make a very fun dual-purpose daily driver/track car.
S.
PS -- I agree about the bling. Maybe if you get it in Silver that would tone it down.
Maybe a good dual-purpose daily driver/autox car... but with no factory rollover hoops and no real way to add an aftermarket rollbar, the Skystice twins are going to be refused entry to a lot of track days.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
For an amatuer track day they will probably just have to run top up. Of course, I wouldn't want to see how well the softtop supports the weight of the car.
The NC has the same problem as the GM twins. No real way to add a 6pt. rollbar. Those factory hoops are a joke. Now if they jetisoned up like some of the German hoops then that might be a different story. Still, not as good as a real rollbar but at least it would be taller than the those little hoops.
Here's the hi-po Solstice GXP for comparison...
As I look at it, that dark blue Sky is a bit of a sleeper. I don't think most people would guess it could turn a 1/4 mile in the 13 second range.
S.
I'm gonna have to remain odd man out and stay in the Solstice camp. The Saturn just doesn't do anything for me.
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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FYI - Headed to Fort Worth yesterday noticed that Saturn of Hurst had a Silver Sky sitting out for all to admire.
I have to agree with TC, the Pontiac's lines are just nicer...
After seeing these side by side pics, I tend to agree. It could just be that I am biased my the color of the Sol. If I wasn't so Lazy, I'd put together some side by sides where the cars where painted in the same color.
I prefer the Sky. The Sky's more horizontal hadlights and tailights make it look lower and wider, while the Solstice's lights make it seem narrower and taller. I also think the Solstice's shape is a lttle too organic - it needs some creases or sharper edges somewhere.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Out of the base models I prefer the Sky, but the GXP Solstice takes my pick out of their more pricey ones with the extra accents... but I'll stick with my miata!
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