The Pontiac Solstice was a small sports car introduced by GM for the 2006 model year. It was initially built as a convertible, and was powered by the naturally aspirated LE5 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that puts out 177 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A higher-performance GXP version was later offered, producing 260 horsepower and 260 pound-feet from a turbocharged LNF 2.0-liter four. A targa-top coupe bowed for the 2009 model year, and would be Pontiac’s last new model.
Our featured car is one of the Pontiac Solstice targa-top coupes in GXP trim. As Pontiac was terminated during 2010 model-year production, there was only a single year of full Solstice coupe production. Just 1,266 Solstice coupes were ever built. Of those, 37 units were painted in Mean Yellow. According to the seller, only eight of those were GXPs with manual transmissions.
This Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe is not only exceedingly rare, but it is nearly new, with just 3,400 miles on the odometer (oddly, the pic in the ad shows 2,763, but the description states 3,400). The ad states the car has not been detailed to retain originality. The finish is quite shiny, in a retina-searing shade of Mean Yellow. Wheels are polished aluminum, and free from any rash or damage as one would expect from a car showing fewer than four thousand miles. The glass and weatherstrip both present as new.
Inside this Pontiac Solstice GXP are sport bucket seats clad in black leather, with GXP embroidery in the headrests. There is none of the visible wear on the driver’s side outside bolster that is so often attendant on low-slung sports coupes. An airbag tag hangs from the glove box door. Carpets and dash are colorfast and as new. This copy is well optioned with power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated radio controls, premium package, and high-performance audio with Bluetooth connectivity.
Under the Pontiac Solstice’s hood, the Ecotec inline-four cylinder is as new, with all factory components in place. The Ecotec was the first gasoline direct-injection engine from any American auto manufacturer, and had the distinction of producing highest specific output per cubic inch in GM history, yielding 2.1 horsepower per cube.
There was a rather odd feature to the Pontiac Solstice coupes: the top could be removed, but would not fit in the rear hatch. Because of this, the coupes were available with an optional folding cloth top that would fit in the storage area.
This Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe can be found for sale here on eBay for $39,900.
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Neat car and these GXP’s were quick. I remember trying to sit in the coupe. I’m 6.2, and there wasn’t nearly enough head room. Please keep that in mind if you are thinking of buying this car. If your over 5.10 you are not going to fit.
I own a 08 GXP convertible. It is a great car in comparison to the English sports cars I have owned (79 MGB – 67 Triumph GT6). It has good performance and all the creature comforts that the English cars never had. Granted there is decades between ownership of these vehicles.
My wife bought her 2007 silver/ black interior gxp turbo on her birthday 10yrs ago with 3,200 mi…she has 32,500 mi on now and she loves every minute driving her 5speed! Mean looking and sounding chick muscle car! Well it looks made for her!…
great car, built at wilmingtn delaware assembly plant….the media and auto world refused to “promote” this car instead they focused on “foreign” cars in the market this pontiac was in…man, this car could have been a cult classic if it was ever featured in a film or tv show…last model built in delaware before plant shut down..shutting down the east coast assembly plant was pure new world order nonsense…
I have number 956 black 2.4 L automatic. The car is a blast it turns alot of heads. Looks great with my 06 Monte SS, 06 SSR, and 19 C7 Z06. All very fun cars.
These GM Kappa’s were really terrific looking and the turbos were super, super quick.
I had a 2009 Silver Sky Turbo with GM Performance chip and CAI. Fantastic little cars! Wish there were something comparable in GM’s current stable.
I ordered a 2006 when they came out. The dealer said there was a 3 month backlog on orders, but it came in the day before Christmas. I was grinning ear to ear. Loved that car.
Own a 2007 GXP convertible, black . Still turns heads. Can’t find a GM chip. Still pretty quick.
I took delivery of the first GXP delivered in my state the first week of September 2006, great little car and I still have it. I recently took delivery of a C8 Corvette, now the little GXP is in storage, but still a fun car!
FUN..I have a 09 GXP black on black, Tano top. It’s so rare people think it’s a new model from a new corporation.
I have number 956 black 2.4 L automatic. The car is a blast it turns alot of heads. Looks great with my 06 Monte SS, 06 SSR, and 19 C7 Z06. All very fun cars.
Hey William. Is there a phto of you 956 ride some where on the interweb ?
I have not put any photos out there but maybe someone in my family has. There are so few of them to begin with.
We have a 2009 GXP It is a beautiful car. This car shows so nice. People turn their heads to look at it. We have decided to sell it. Only because we are getting older and we find we have no time to drive it. So let me know if you are interested in buying it.
Hey Mr. Santo, Can you email me specifics of the car, pictures and what you are asking? mkscherzberg@Yah–.com
Is it still for sale?
I have a 2007 Solstice GXP and love it the Lambo doors I had installed makes it definitely a head turner
I have a custom 08 built by a retired GM engineer with lambo doors and custom ground effects with 348 hp.Its a sassy little car and fun to drive