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Pontiac Solstice Single Generation

2006–2010 · Kappa · convertible

Two-seat roadster on GM's Kappa platform (siblings: Saturn Sky, Opel GT, Daewoo G2X). 2.4L LE5 Ecotec I4 (177 hp) base; 2.0L LNF turbocharged Ecotec I4 (260 hp) in the GXP — same engine as the HHR SS and Cobalt SS Turbo. 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. RWD only. Convertible from launch; rare 'Targa coupe' added for 2009. ~65,724 total units before Pontiac shutdown in 2010.

Watch out: Convertible top mechanism is fragile and trunk space is comically tiny with the top stowed. 2.0L LNF GXP — like all early Ecotec turbos — has timing-chain stretch and PCV/valve-cover oil issues. Aftermarket tunes commonly push to 300+ hp but eat the stock clutch.