New Turbo: the Saturn Sky Red Line

Posted by: Jen
AKA SuzyBruisy

GM�s little roadster has always been a great thing in theory, but until now, the best way to get a Sky/Solstice with any power was to stand in line for one of those pricey LS2 conversions by Mallett. Starting next year, however, you�ll be able to get the ballsy Saturn Sky Red Line (and its Pontiac cousin, the Solstice GXP) with a 2.0L intercooled and turbocharged aluminum-block engine, in place of the base Sky�s non-boosted 2.4 L Ecotec. This little powerhouse will make 260 hp at 5300 RPM, and 260 lb-ft of torque at 2500-5250. It might not catch Mallett�s V8 Solstice, but priced at under $30,000, and giving up only two miles per gallon over the old 2.4 L, it�s sure to be a fun little summer ride.

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Posted at 9:06 pm in NYIAS

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anthony
Jun 21, 2007 at 7:48 am

Saturn sky crafted with a good quality of Saturn washer pump – http://www.satpartswholesale.com/saturn-washer-pump/ – and are really blew it when it comes to trunk space. I think they could have come up with a shelf for the top to rest on, which would at least have allowed for storage underneath it. Where am I gonna put my saturn body kits? Also, there’s no homelink or compass in the car, which to me are important items.

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George
Apr 6, 2007 at 12:17 pm

I have had a Sky Red Line for about two weeks. A fun car to drive, but I have been taking it a little easy as recommended in the owners manual for 800 miles. Correction to Jen’s Blog – the Red Line gas mileage is rated about 2 mpg BETTER than the standard engine, not worse. Price out the door with taxes paid is a little over $ 30,000 U.S. The only problem so far is a rattle in the dash board that I hope the dealer can fix.

Anonymous
Apr 5, 2007 at 11:22 pm

You can already get those. I know someone with a pontiac solstice gxp. Its got 260 hp and torque, they have had it for about 2 months.
My bad if its a new solstice/sky

Eric F.
Apr 5, 2007 at 9:11 pm

That? Is nice. Very nice.