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"Saturn's version of the Pontiac Solstice, the Sky exhibits the new face of Saturn, which will add a mid-size sedan and a large crossover sport-utility to its lineup over the next two years. Aimed at the Mazda Miata in price with dimensions close to the pricier and slightly bigger Honda S2000, the sub-$25,000 Sky gets a 170-hp, 2.4-liter Ecotec four mated to manual or automatic five-speed transmissions and near 50/50 weight distribution. The Sky comes in early 2006, and we expect a Red Line version to follow. We're wondering what sister division Pontiac thinks of the supposed budget-brand Saturn becoming more performance-oriented"
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Specs:
General
Body/chassis structure: integral hydroformed tube and stamped steel structure
Body materials: hydroformed stamped steel, conventional stamped steel, sheet molding compound
Chassis material: aluminum/steel
Suspension
Front: SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Rear: SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Wheels (in): 18 x 8 aluminum
Tires
Front: Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Rear: Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Brakes:4-wheel disc w/ ABS
Steering: rack and pinion with hydraulic assist
Dimensions
Height (in / mm): 49.8 / 1274
Length (in / mm): 161.1 / 4091
Width (in / mm): 71.4 / 1813
Wheelbase (in / mm): 95.1 / 2415
Track (in / mm)
Front: 60.7 / 1543
Rear: 61.44 / 1561
Weight (lb / kg): 2860 / 1300 (estimated)
Powertrain
Powertrain Configuration: front engine, rwd
Engine: 2.4L DOHC I-4 Ecotec (LE5)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 145 / 2400
Horsepower (hp / kw) @ rpm: 170 / 127 @ 6400 (estimated)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm: 162 / 220 @ 4800 (estimated)
Transmission:
Aisin 5-speed manual (standard)
5-speed automatic (optional)
General
Body/chassis structure: integral hydroformed tube and stamped steel structure
Body materials: hydroformed stamped steel, conventional stamped steel, sheet molding compound
Chassis material: aluminum/steel
Suspension
Front: SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Rear: SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock
Wheels (in): 18 x 8 aluminum
Tires
Front: Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Rear: Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V
Brakes:4-wheel disc w/ ABS
Steering: rack and pinion with hydraulic assist
Dimensions
Height (in / mm): 49.8 / 1274
Length (in / mm): 161.1 / 4091
Width (in / mm): 71.4 / 1813
Wheelbase (in / mm): 95.1 / 2415
Track (in / mm)
Front: 60.7 / 1543
Rear: 61.44 / 1561
Weight (lb / kg): 2860 / 1300 (estimated)
Powertrain
Powertrain Configuration: front engine, rwd
Engine: 2.4L DOHC I-4 Ecotec (LE5)
Displacement (cu in / cc): 145 / 2400
Horsepower (hp / kw) @ rpm: 170 / 127 @ 6400 (estimated)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm) @ rpm: 162 / 220 @ 4800 (estimated)
Transmission:
Aisin 5-speed manual (standard)
5-speed automatic (optional)
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There's rumors that a 2.0 Supercharged Ecotec I4 Engine is
in the works, producing an estimated 205 HP.
Also... the traditional plastic dent resistant panels are not being included in the Sky.
I actually am pretty impressed... it looks much better than the sister pontiac version.
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