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2009 Pontiac Solstice - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Model Lineup  Engines Transmissions
2.4L Ecotec VVT I-4  2.0L Ecotec DI Turbo VVT I-4 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Solstice (roadster & coupe) Standard - Standard Optional
Solstice GXP (roadster & coupe)
- Standard Standard Optional

Engines Ecotec 2.4L VVT Ecotec 2.0L DI Turbo VVT
Availability 2.4L DOHC I-4 2.0L DOHC I-4
Type 145 / 2384 122 / 1998
Displacement (cu in / cc) 145 / 2384 122 / 1998
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material cast aluminum cast aluminum
Cylinder head material cast aluminum cast aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; dual continuous variable valve timing
Ignition system electronic direct Individual coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery sequential multi-port fuel injection with high-pressure injectors and electronic throttle control spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) with variable high-pressure rail and electronic throttle control
Compression ratio 10.4:1 9.2:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 173 / 129 @ 5800 260 / 194 @ 5300
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 167 / 226 @ 4500 260 / 353 @ 5300
Recommended fuel premium recommended but not required premium recommended but not required
Max engine speed (fuel cut-off) 7000 rpm 6350 rpm
Emissions controls close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor close-coupled catalytic converters, Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor
Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy) 19 / 24 (automatic) 19 / 27 (automatic)
19 / 25 (manual) 19 / 28 (manual)

Transmission 5-speed Manual (MA5) 5L40 5-speed Automatic
Gear ratios (:1):
     1st 3.75 3.42
     2nd 2.26 2.21
     3rd 1.51 1.60
     4th 1.00 1.00
     5th 0.73 0.75
   Reverse 3.67 3.02
Final Drive Ratio Base: 3.91:1 Base: 3.91:1
GXP: 3.73:1 GXP: 3.73:1

Brakes 2009 Pontiac Solstice
Front Base independent short/long arm, with hollow 27.2 x 4.5 mm stabilizer bar
GXP independent short/long arm, with hollow 33.3 x 4.5 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Base independent short/long arm, with hollow 24.2 x 3 mm stabilizer bar
GXP independent short/long arm, with hollow 25.4 x 3 mm stabilizer bar
Steering Type hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio 16.4:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.7
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) 34.8 / 10.6

Brakes Solstice Solstice GXP
Type four-wheel disc; ABS with dynamic rear proportioning four-wheel disc; ABS with dynamic rear proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) Front 11.7 x 1 / 297 x 25, vented 11.7 x 1 / 297 x 25, vented
Rear 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13, solid 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13, solid
Rear (diameter x thickness in / mm) Front 243 / 1570 243 / 1570
Rear 10.9 x 0.5 / 277 x 13, solid 189 / 1221

Wheels / Tires 2009 Pontiac Soltice 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Wheel size and type Standard 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke painted alloy 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke polished aluminum alloy or chromed aluminum
Optional 18-inch x 8-inch five-spoke chromed aluminum and polished aluminum alloy  
Tires P245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle RSA 96V all-season P245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 96W high-performance

Dimensions Exterior 2009 Pontiac Solstice 2009 Pontiac Solstice
Wheelbase (in / mm) 95.1 / 2415 95.1 / 2415
Overall length (in / mm) 157.2 / 3992 157.2 / 3992
Overall width (in / mm) 71.3 / 1810 71.3 / 1810
Overall height (in / mm) 50.1 / 1273 50.9 / 1292
Track (in / mm) Front 60.7 / 1543 60.7 / 1543
Rear 61.4 / 1560 61.4 / 1560
Curb weight (lb / kg) Base 2908 / 1319 2930 / 1329 (est.)
GXP 2996 / 1359 3018 / 1369 (est.)
Weight distribution (% front / rear) 50 /50 50 /50

Interior (Roadster and Coupe) 2009 Pontiac Solstice
Seating capacity (front / rear) 2
Headroom (in / mm) 38.5 / 978
Legroom (in / mm) 42.8 / 1086
Shoulder room (in / mm) 52.4 / 1332
Hip room (in / mm) 50.6 / 1284

Capacities 2009 Pontiac Solstice
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L)
Roadster
54 / 1529
Coupe
50.8 / 1438
Passenger Volume (cu ft / L)
Roadster
50 / 1416
Coupe
48.5 / 1373
Cargo volume (cu ft / L)
Roadster
5.4 / 153 (top up); 2.1 / 60 (top down)
Coupe
5.6 / 159 (includes storage beneath load floor)
Fuel tank (gal / L) 13.6 / 51.5
Engine oil (qt / L) 5 / 4.7
Cooling system (qt / L) Base with manual 8.9 / 8.4
Base with automatic 8.7 / 8.2
GXP with manual 9.5 / 9.0
GXP with automatic 9.3 / 8.8

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