From the brand that produces vehicles that boast of exemplary performance, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is indeed one of those automobiles that draw tons of attention. Indeed, as a sports auto, this automobile sure is nimble and also offers wonderful handling. It also has finesse that most sports cars do not even know the way to define. And for sports auto lovers, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is one of the most cost effective sports vehicles in the market.
Produced by General Motors and marketed under the Pontiac brand, the Pontiac Solstice is new to the market. In fact, it has just been in production starting this year, 2006. It is a sports car which has been built in one body style which is the roadster with 2 doors. The FR Kappa platform was used in building this sports vehicle and it also has been supplied with a 2.4 litre Ecotec I4 engine. Assisting in its performance is a 5 speed Aisin AR5 manual transmission system or a 5 speed 5L40-E automatic transmission. Designed by automobile stylist Wayne Cherry, the Pontiac Solstice is going to be considered as a competition by vehicles like the Nissan 350Z, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5, as well as the Chrysler Crossfire.
The 2006 Pontiac Solstice certainly looks like the classic sports autos from the 1950s which is coupled up with its own share of uniqueness that the overall effect leads to an original design that’s a mix of the past and the future. This sports auto also offers the best sort of comfort that most sports autos don’t offer. Because of its long wheelbase, passengers do not have to be cramped and uncomfortable once within the cabin. Packed with features for entertainment and for comfort, a ride within the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is going to be awfully fascinating.
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