Interesting Facts About the Pontiac Solstice
The Pontiac Solstice burst onto the scene as a fresh performance roadster in the mid‑2000s and remained in production until the brand’s shutdown in 2010. Over its short life it delivered a distinctive convertible experience and left a modest legacy of just over 65,000 units.
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Launch and Production Run
The Solstice was introduced in 2006 as a brand‑new performance roadster and was sold as model years from 2007 through 2010. Production spanned from 2005 to 2010, resulting in a total of 65,724 units, the vast majority (64,458) being convertibles.
Turbocharged GXP Trim Added in 2007
A high‑performance turbocharged trim level debuted for the 2007 model year, boosting output to 260 horsepower. This GXP version gave the Solstice a notable power bump that set it apart from the standard roadster.
Parts Availability – Shared Mechanics, Unique Body
Mechanical components are relatively easy to source because they are shared with other GM vehicles, while body and chassis parts are unique to the Solstice. Consequently, exclusive items such as doors, interior trim panels, and the hood can be harder to locate for restorers.
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