Taking the Audi TT Clubsport quattro concept one step forward, Pontiac has transformed the Solstice GXP into the Solstice SD-290 race concept which takes the core minimalist vintage racecar characteristics and sculpts it into this exciting design study.
Clearly the roofless design makes obviously contributions to weight reduction but also absent are remaining unnecessary components such as climate control, windshield with wiper system, side glass with window regulators and convertible hard top. For added authenticity, the Solstice SD-290 gets a racing seat with four-point shoulder harness plus removable steering wheel.
The Solstice SD-290 uses the 2.0-liter Ecotec turbo engine good for 290hp as well as the already available Club Sport Z0K suspension package. For the body, Pontiac designed new front bumper fascia, fender side grille vents, new hood with heat vents, center mounted stacked dual exhaust tips and a cockpit tonneau hard cover for the passenger side with integrated rear view mirror.
Chassis gets upgrade with KW coilovers, three-piston aluminum brake calipers with 13-inch rotors, forged 19-inch wheels with non-street legal Hoosier R6 racing slicks.
PONTIAC SOLSTICE SD-290 RACE CONCEPT
Designed to evoke the emotions of classic sports cars, the Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept captures the purposeful design of vintage racecars. The design is dramatic, featuring a passenger cockpit tonneau cover and a driver windscreen, creating a pure racecar that looks ready to take the checkered flag even while sitting on the starting grid.
Aerodynamics have been improved and the SD-290's weight reduced with the removal of the windshield, side glass, window regulator, convertible top, climate system and windshield wiper system. Complementing the design are new side fender gill panels, a new hood with heat extracting grilles and a competition red paint scheme.
Backing up the race-ready appearance is the available Club Sport Z0K suspension package and an all-business cockpit filled with auxiliary gauges, a roll bar and racing seat.
Vehicle highlights:
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Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept
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2.0L Ecotec direct-injected and turbocharged generating 290 horsepower
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Five-speed manual transmission
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Weight reduction through installation of driver-side only windscreen and elimination of door glass/hardware, convertible top/hardware, HVAC system and wiper system
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Solo Performance cat-back exhaust system with center-mounted outlet
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KW Automotive coil-over suspension package
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Three-piston aluminum calipers with 13-inch rotors from Stainless Steel Brake Company
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Forged 19-inch wheels with Hoosier R6 racing tires
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New front fascia, grille inserts, hood and front fenders, leading to better aerodynamics
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Passenger-side hard tonneau cover
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Competition red exterior color
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Rear spoiler
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Tinted headlamp lenses
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Removable racing-style steering wheel
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Racing seat with four-point safety harness
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Chrome fire extinguisher
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Pegasus center console gauge package
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Driver's roll bar
