Not suprised. I never belived that the Corvette group would let them stuff 250+ HP into a Solstice.

 

Hum I guess those pictures last month from Germany testing a 240HP turbo were them just having fun

All these articles contradict each other

 

All these articles contradict each other

Yeah, I guess I have to give a little more credit to this one since they quote a GM source by name.

 

Hum I guess those pictures last month from Germany testing a 240HP turbo were them just having fun

Read the wording closely. It's pure speculation. They never saw what was in that car.

Most likely this Solstice will carry the GT Turbo nomenclature behind its name. Power is expected to come from turbo charging the Ecotec four-cylinder. The stock engine makes 177 horsepower and we expect the blown version to make upwards of 240 horsepower.

They are trying to sell magazines so they follow the old adage, "If you don't know, make it up"

 

They are trying to sell magazines so they follow the old adage, "If you don't know, make it up"

Same could be said this this article too

 

Same could be said this this article too

We have confirmation of a supercharged high-output engine for the 2007 Vauxhall Lightning as well as Solstice and Sky.

Jon Lauckner, General Motors’ global product planning boss, says the Vauxhall two-seater will come to market with a 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder.

Doesn't sound made up

 

Supercharger vs. Turbocharger

Pardon (1) my ignorance and (2) lack of desire to go web searching, but exactly what is/are the fundamental differences in supercharging versus turbocharging an engine?

Thanks.

--Chemist (I know bicycles, not cars! )

 

Doesn't sound made up

Yea but it does contridict about 6 months worth different articles saying turbo. This includes sightings in Colorado 6 months ago, the Cheers and Gears pictures, the Germany pictures, etc.

Same magazine said in July that they were told both were tested and the turbo was chosen.

Though General Motors tested both supercharged and turbocharged versions of the 2.0-liter Ecotec four-cylinder, our spies tell us the General has settled on an intercooled turbo to push the base Solstice engine to 250 hp

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102728

Crazy, maybe they just report whatever the last person tells them :willy:

 

A supercharger is driven off the accessory belts of an engine(generally), it is always running at all engine rpms and provides boost throughout the rev range from 1 rpm to redline.

A turbocharger is driven/propelled by the exhaust gases and kicks in at a pre-set rpm. Hence the term turbo-lag because you might notice a delay before the turbo starts to provide boost.

Both systems add pressurized (re: heated) air to the intake side of the engine, more air = more fuel as the car's computer adjusts the air fuel mixture at the fuel injection nozzles. The hot air isnt perfect so many/nearly all boosted engines also opt for an intercooler to chill the air before it enters the engine to be combusted. Cooler air fuel misture = better combustion and more power.

 

I think this must be a mis-direction article initated by GM to throw the other manufacturers off track. If GM puts a 205 hp 2.0L in the Solstice and Sky then Honda and BMW are safe from any type of comparasion.

Or, did the turbo just plain suck when tested in the real world?

 

Not suprised. I never belived that the Corvette group would let them stuff 250+ HP into a Solstice.

Why not? So your saying that a potential buyer for a 450hp all American V8 Corvette is going to jump ship to a 4 cylinder turbo 240hp Solstice? I really doubt it. Plenty of room for both cars. I really don't think the Corvette group has all that much influence over what goes on at other divisions anyways, considering it's struggling for it's own survival again and again.

 

I would love to see a supercharger. It's my preference. I really don't like turbos. It's all smoke and mirrors until they make an official announcement. The magazines don't really know all that much. They just hear a rumor or speculation from some guy that works for GM and they run with it. Keeps us reading and advertisers happy.

 

Or, did the turbo just plain suck when tested in the real world?

Or costs too much.

The 2.0 supercharged they already have developed and know it can pass the EPA standards. Just the costs for having a new engine EPA certified can run in excess of 1 million dollars. They may not be willing to spend more on a low production car.

 

That a Vauxhall version of the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky is in the works is nothing new. What is: We have confirmation of a supercharged high-output engine for the 2007 Vauxhall Lightning as well as Solstice and Sky.

Jon Lauckner, General Motors’ global product planning boss, says the Vauxhall two-seater will come to market with a 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder. The engine is expected to produce in excess of 200 hp and peak torque of 200 lb-ft, according to insiders. Look for the boosted engine in Solstice and Sky late next year.

I read nothing in there confirming a SC for the Solstice or Sky.

The source is the "Global" production planning boss for GM, who has nothing to do with the US market. And he is quoted as mentioning the Vauxhall Lightning only, but he never said anything about the Solstice and Sky. That was the Magazine who threw those two names in there.

The article really has no ne info on the Solstice and Sky. what was said can only be held true for the Vauxhall. :yawn:

 

official announcement.

Jon Lauckner, General Motors’ global product planning boss, says

Sounds official to me!

Jon Lauckner is GM vice president of global program management. This new position, reporting to Bob Lutz, vice chairman of product development, is a key part of the company's global product development initiative.

 

I would prefer the supercharged engine to a turbo, which as some
have pointed out, doesn't deliver power in a linear fashion. I assume
GM will replicate the SC setup of the 3800 and implement boost-on-demand,
in the interests of fuel economy. It's just possible that the spike in gasoline prices may have tilted the decision towards the SC as the force inducer
of choice. Amongst the aftermarket HP hogs, SCs are overwhelmingly
the prefered method, if that means anything.

 

A supercharger is driven off the accessory belts of an engine(generally), it is always running at all engine rpms and provides boost throughout the rev range from 1 rpm to redline.

A turbocharger is driven/propelled by the exhaust gases and kicks in at a pre-set rpm. Hence the term turbo-lag because you might notice a delay before the turbo starts to provide boost.

Both systems add pressurized (re: heated) air to the intake side of the engine, more air = more fuel as the car's computer adjusts the air fuel mixture at the fuel injection nozzles. The hot air isnt perfect so many/nearly all boosted engines also opt for an intercooler to chill the air before it enters the engine to be combusted. Cooler air fuel misture = better combustion and more power.

Thank you for a quick and succinct reply. I had assumed that both would most likely include the intercooler (with which I _was_ familiar). It's good to learn something new every day! :thumbs:

Personally, I'll take my Solstice any way I can get it, normally aspirated, super-, or turbo-charged! :yesnod:

--Chemist

 

I read nothing in there confirming a SC for the Solstice or Sky.

We have confirmation of a supercharged high-output engine for the 2007 Vauxhall Lightning as well as Solstice and Sky.

Clear to me!

 

They are trying to sell magazines so they follow the old adage, "If you don't know, make it up"

If I wanted lies and half truths I would read the New York Times. :lol:


Oh well, at least we know for sure that something cool and fast is coming out next year.

 

...so naive

Sounds official to me!
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Daily we see changes being made to our Sols coming out of the door. Official? Some of the 'officials' don't even seem to know what's going on. It's just the latest spin, that's all. The market for this car isn't even set yet. The response as a halo car has only begun to take effect. By this time next year GM could be racing the thing with a 'vette engine for all we know.
As it says on the cover of THHGTTG (HHikers Guide, etc.) "DON'T PANIC" (or jump to conclusions before they are actually concluded).

 

Clear to me!

Read it again.

That's the magazine talking. They got confirmation on the Vauxhall and are thern taking the liberty of asuming the Solstice and Sky will be the same.

The Source, however, according to the quote never used either name. he only mentioned the Vauxhall.

 

Hi folks, I am new to posting, but fully plan on a new turbo/supercharged Sol next year.

A supercharger wouldnt be so bad. From what I understand the factory S/Cs for the Cobalt are like the ones they use on the 3.8, - low boost. I think you can order smaller pulleys for them already, raising the power up a bit. It worked for my Grand Prix!

Grats to all of you who received your cars, I can't wait to join your numbers!

 

Yeah, I guess I have to give a little more credit to this one since they quote a GM source by name.

Correction: They NAME (attribute the info to) a GM source but they do NOT quote him. Not the same at all.

 

I think this must be a mis-direction article initated by GM to throw the other manufacturers off track. If GM puts a 205 hp 2.0L in the Solstice and Sky then Honda and BMW are safe from any type of comparasion.

That thought crossed my mind too.

I also agree with Liam1694u, magazine may have thrown in Sky and Solstice into the discussion of Vauxhall.

Could it be possible they are working on both types, the SC for Europe and turbo for US? Less HP is a selling feature in Europe and more HP is in US?

 

You guys are reading WAY too much into this.

As has been mentioned, all the proof in the world points to the turbo. We have even seen pictures of it in test mules. They didn't suddenly dump it for the S/C. They didn't spend a ton of money to ship an S/C 205 HP Solstice to Europe for testing. Etc Etc.

Now, maybe the Vauxhaul will get an S/C. That could be possible, based on different market conditions and buyers tastes in Europe.

Keep thinking turbo, 250+. Quit worrying and overspeculating. Also remember, these magazine tidbits are wrong way more than they are right. Remember the Kappa replacement to the Sunfire rumor? Nope, don't think so. The Sol would be built on a delta platform rumor? Nope, didn't happen. The Camaro on kappa? Nada on that front. A Cadillac, Buick, Saab, or Alfa Romeo version of the Sol? Nope, nada, forgetaboutit, don't think so.

As with those rumors, this is just a rumor by AW to try and sell some rags. Don't read too much into it, or any one rumor. So far, with rumor count of 1 for the 2.0L S/C, every other for some turbo, including prior GM executives who have been quoted and have backhandedly indicated it would NOT be the 2.0L S/C too.