Video: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe – 50 Cent Presentation Plus Driving Footage

Not that any of you car aficionados care or anything, but GM called in 50 Cent to present its new products at the New York Auto Show. The successful rapper seemed particularly interested in the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Targa Coupe that will be available in the States in early 2009 (see pics and details here). Along with the NY Show presentation, we also included driving and static footage of Pontiac’s sexy looking Coupe. –Video after the jump

Ferrari Solstice: For Better Or For Worse?

It's a story you've heard many times; someone buys a car, he likes it general but there’s something about its appearance that doesn’t click. Mr “Mad Mod” in particular didn’t like his Pontiac’s front end so he decided to give it a nose-job by adding a Ferrari F430 inspired bumper.

Apparently the guy didn’t have any intentions of building a full F430 replica, which is a plus in our books. Of course, he kinda went overboard with the rims, the Lambo style doors and the Porsche Cayman inspired side air-vents, but no one is perfect. The specific Solstice has also been mechanically upgraded featuring among other things an aftermarket turbo that raises output to about 307 HP. -More pics after the jump

Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Kitcars

SEMA: Pontiac Solstice SD 290 Race Concept

Pontiac is attempting to evoke memories from the past with the Solstice SD 290 concept that draws its inspiration from vintage racecars. The single-seater showcar that features a passenger cockpit tonneau cover and a driver windscreen, is equipped with GM’s 290 Hp 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec unit matted to a five-speed manual gearbox. -Continued

The Solstice SD 290 promises to offer imporved aerodynamics and reduced weight with the removal of the windshield, side glass, window regulator, convertible top, climate system and windshield wiper system. Complementing the race-theme is the available Club Sport Z0K suspension package and an all-business cockpit filled with auxiliary gauges, a roll bar and racing.

Vehicle highlights:

• Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept
• 2.0L Ecotec direct-injected and turbocharged generating 290 horsepower
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Weight reduction through installation of driver-side only windscreen and elimination of door glass/hardware, convertible top/hardware, HVAC system and wiper system
• Solo Performance cat-back exhaust system with center-mounted outlet
• KW Automotive coil-over suspension package
• Three-piston aluminum calipers with 13-inch rotors from Stainless Steel Brake Company
• Forged 19-inch wheels with Hoosier R6 racing tires
• New front fascia, grille inserts, hood and front fenders, leading to better aerodynamics
• Passenger-side hard tonneau cover
• Competition red exterior color
• Rear spoiler
• Tinted headlamp lenses
• Removable racing-style steering wheel
• Racing seat with four-point safety harness
• Chrome fire extinguisher
• Pegasus center console gauge package
• Driver's roll bar