2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Thought this was a interesting new car as its nice to see factory turbo cars coming out as well as the direct injection turbo.
Taken from here http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=24769 http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ewride13ym.png PONTIAC , Mich. – General Motors introduces the Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo engine in the 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP, making it GM’s first direct injection offering in North America . Gasoline direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine. It produces 260 horsepower (194 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm),* 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 production engine in the Ecotec family. Variable valve timing and an intercooled, twin-scroll turbocharging system are used to optimize the Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo engine’s performance. It was developed with the global resources of GM Powertrain in the United States and Europe , drawing on expertise from the naturally aspirated Ecotec 2.2-liter direct injection engine used in some European applications and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engines already in production. 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,” said Ed Groff, assistant chief engineer, Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo engine. “The Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo produces the power expected of a V-6, but in a smaller, more efficient package – and the driving response is simply terrific.” A dual-scroll turbocharger with a lightweight turbine provides nearly instant power and an air-to-air intercooling system bolsters the turbo’s performance by reducing inlet temperatures. Dual cam phasing complements the turbocharging system by optimizing valve timing at lower rpm for best turbo response and quick engine torque build-up time. The Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo uses a stronger, “Gen II” Ecotec engine block, which was developed with input from racing experience to support increased horsepower and torque. The cylinder block bulkheads – the areas where the main bearing caps are attached – and the bore walls are enlarged for strength. Other areas of the engine were enhanced to reinforce the structure and the water jacket is deeper for added cooling capacity and improved cylinder bore roundness. This architecture is shared with the 2.4-liter Ecotec engine that debuted in the Pontiac Solstice roadster. Highlights of the Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo engine include: Steel crankshaft Forged connecting rods Forged oil-galley pistons Jet-spray piston cooling 9.2:1 compression ratio Aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves High-pressure engine-driven fuel pump Variable pressure fuel rail Dual-scroll turbocharger Components including the steel crankshaft, forged connecting rods and forged pistons are high-strength items that provide strength and enhance durability. Jet-spray oil cooling directed toward an oil-galley piston help reduce piston temperatures. The system delivers pressurized oil to continuously lubricate and cool the pistons, which reduces friction and noise and ensures durability for the engine’s higher power levels. To enhance combustion, the piston tops feature a dish shape that deflects injected fuel toward the spark plugs. To accommodate the direct injection system, the Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo has a unique cylinder head and intake manifold. The cylinder head incorporates mounting locations for the fuel injectors – which are typically mounted in the intake ports or intake manifold on port injection engines. A high-pressure fuel pump delivers fuel to a variable-pressure fuel rail. Fuel enters the combustion chamber through precision multi-hole fuel injectors. The fuel pump, fuel rail pressure, fuel injection timing, and injection duration are controlled by the engine control module. In this way, fuel is metered and delivered in a finely atomized spray. Apart from the mounting positions of the fuel injectors, the cylinder head has conventional port and combustion chamber designs, although both are optimized for direct injection and high boost pressures. The sodium-filled exhaust valves and stainless steel exhaust manifold are durable components designed to stand up to the high-performance capability of the engine. The unique cylinder head, fuel system, pistons, intake manifold, and the dual-scroll turbocharger are the only major components that differentiate the 2.0-liter Turbo from other members of the Ecotec engine family. Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil is installed at the factory. Synthetic oil was selected for its friction-reducing capabilities and high-temperature performance. Edit-trying to make pictures smaller right now. |
Re: 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
I think they're nice little cars for the money dont they start at like 19 grand
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Base price is 20 thousand and this GXP will be 4-5 more.Not a bad deal for $25G.Motor looks pretty stout too.Im curious how you go about modding a direct injection motor in regards to the fuel system?
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I kinda like it. I wonder how it handles and brakes?
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Pretty nice, but I bet the direct injection stuff is going to make modding them a pain.
I hope the also turbo the Saturn Sky...it looks quite a bit better. http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...y_hi/index.jsp Of the first small runs of the Solstice there is already a few of them that have gotten the vette 6.0 dropped into them. From what I read it wasn't that hard of a swap and there is already a company that is going to manufacture a swap kit. Now that would make it a fun little car. Later Randy |
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i think the solstice is a pretty beautiful car adn with that swap i want one. :D
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Opel Speedster
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Re: 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
i thnk its ugly, looks like a cartoon shoe
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I would rock it. 177hp out of a turbo 2.0L isn't that impressive though.
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It's a step in the right direction though.
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I'd rock it
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Re: 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Originally Posted by fork
I'd rock it
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Re: 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Originally Posted by doug684
I would rock it. 177hp out of a turbo 2.0L isn't that impressive though.
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Oh, I read something a while ago that said the GXP had 177hp. Guess it was bad info.
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I saw one on the freeway it was ugly as ----
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I don't really like GM cars but as far as looks, it's an interesting car. Scottsi, you must have seen your reflection in the glass.
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not too bad, those gauges are gay
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Re: 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Originally Posted by ZC4ME
I don't really like GM cars but as far as looks, it's an interesting car. Scottsi, you must have seen your reflection in the glass.
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