Saturn Sky

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From Automobilemag.com:

"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" 

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)

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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.

Pics:

[vip]

that looks awesome! that and the ION are probably the only two saturns i'd buy

[vincent]

looks ok, but man why dont car companies put chrome on there cars anymore?

[Liquid]

That is the ONLY Saturn id buy! Wow thats nice!

[akaladis Veteran]

wow, that's a great car!

[pimpshiznid]

That is awesome. I'll probably test-drive one, just for ****s and giggles... :laugh:

[QuantumTrickery]

It just looks like it has a cheap feeling to it. I can't wait to see where Saturn has cut corners on this vehicle, like they do with the rest of their line.

[altezza Veteran]

I have to admit the Saturn Sky really did the excellent job this time. Overall I really like that car (Y)

[blackice912 Veteran]

Spray paint the red logo on the front with a chrome-silver coating (or even black) and I would take it.

The logo just sticks out too much IMO.

[Ivand]

Spray paint the red logo on the front with a chrome-silver coating (or even black) and I would take it.

The logo just sticks out too much IMO.

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Maybe that's the point? To make people look at it as a Saturn?

and I already am watching people modding the hell out of it :rofl:

[QuarterSwede]

Saturn's, believe it or not, are really good cars. My dad has a 1996 Saturn 4 door that still looks, feels and runs like it's brand new. I mean, with all that plastic it has to last forever!

[AcdShdw]

i cant believe thats a saturn, uh oh herer comes need for speed underground 7 ..... extra extra rice time!

[Catharsis]

Hmm, looks suspicially like the Porsche Carrera GT.