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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
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| Also called | Opel GT |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Kappa platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.4 L LE5 I4 2.0 L LNF I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed Aisin AR5 manual 5-speed 5L40-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
| Length | 161.1 in (4092 mm) |
| Width | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
| Height | 50.2 in (1275 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,940 lb (1,330 kg) |
| Related | Pontiac Solstice Daewoo G2X |
| Designer | Franz von Holzhausen |
The Saturn Sky is the first ever sports car from the Saturn marque of American automaker General Motors. It was released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice and Opel GT. The Sky concept was shown at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, with the production version following at the 2006 show. It is built at GM's Wilmington, Delaware plant, alongside the Solstice and the Opel GT. The Sky features 18 inch (457 mm) wheels and a 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 straight-4 engine that produces 177 hp (132 kW) as well as an all-new straight-4 2.0 L direct injected turbocharged engine that makes 260 hp (194 kW). manual and automatic transmissions are available, both with five speeds.
The styling for the Sky, penned by Franz von Holzhausen, is based on the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept's design. It is available in some European markets as the Opel GT. A rebadged version named the Daewoo G2X was unveiled as a concept vehicle for the South Korean market in 2006. The production version was released in September 2007. The Solstice, Sky, GT, and G2X are built in Delaware. The aggressive styling has garnered praise as a welcome departure from traditional Saturn design.
The Sky is priced at US$25,595 and the Sky Red Line at US$29,795 with a five-speed manual transmission. A model equipped with a five-speed automatic will cost US$26,175.
| Trim | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
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| Base | 2.4 L LE5 I4 | 177 hp (132 kW) | 170 lb·ft (230 N·m) | 5-speed Aisin AR-5 manual (Optional 5-speed GM 5L40-E automatic) |
| Red Line | 2.0 L LNF I4 | 260 hp (194 kW) | 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) |
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Specifications
Base Model Specifications:
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h): 7.3 seconds
- 0-100 mph (160 km/h): 21.9 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 15.9 seconds @ 123 mph (198 km/h)
- 70 mph (110 km/h)-0 mph braking: 174 ft (53 m)
- 300 ft (91 m) skidpad: 0.86 g
- EPA fuel economy: 20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km/24 mpg-imp) city/28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km/34 mpg-imp) highway
Red Line Specifications:
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h): 5.5 seconds
- 0-100 mph (160 km/h): 14.7 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 13.9 seconds @ 100 mph (161 km/h)
- Top speed: 141 mph (227 km/h)
- 70 mph (110 km/h)-0 mph braking: 168 ft (51 m)
- 300 ft (91 m) skidpad: 0.90 g
- EPA fuel economy: 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km/26 mpg-imp) city/31 mpg-US (7.6 L/100 km/37 mpg-imp) highway
Red Line
A Red Line model of the Sky was introduced on April 11, 2006 at the New York Auto Show. It uses the same 260 hp (194 kW) turbocharged Ecotec engine as the Solstice GXP, as well as the same standard 5-speed Aisin manual transmission. An automatic transmission is optional.
The Red Line receives a standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential, standard StabiliTrak stability control, and an enhanced sport suspension over the standard Sky (currently available as a dealer-add on for regular Skys). Other exterior enhancements include dual exhausts, 18 inch wheels, and a specific front fascia modeled for the Red Line. On the inside the Red Line will receive a special leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, special embroidery on the seats and floormats, metallic door sill covers and stainless steel pedals, special tachometer and gauges, and a digital boost gauge in the Driver Information Center.
Prices start at $29,795 for the Red Line model, which started shipping in the third quarter of 2006.
Mallett V8 conversion
The company Mallett Cars, an Ohio conversion firm that specializes in high-performance versions of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, says it will offer a limited-production run of both cars with V8 engines.
The base Mallett conversion uses an LS2 engine from GM performance parts producing 400 hp (298 kW) and 400 lb·ft (542 N·m) of torque. Optional configurations include an LS7 engine, larger custom brakes, even turbo-charged versions exceeding 750 hp (559 kW).
AMP Electric Vehicle Conversion
A Cincinnati, Ohio company; Advanced Mechanical Products Inc is working on producing an all electric conversion of the Saturn Sky. Interesting to note the host car's relation to the Lotus Elise as well as Tesla Motors product called the Roadster.
See also
- Vauxhall VX220 and Opel Speedster, the European-market predecessors, both based on the Lotus Elise and built by Lotus Cars.
External links
- Official Website
- Mallett V8 Conversion
- Mallett Cars
- In depth review of the 2007 Saturn Sky
- Daewoo gets a rebadged Sky
- GM Roadster Club for Pontiac Solstice, Saturn SKY, Opel GT & Daewoo G2X Owners
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