2006 Pontiac Solstice Test Drive
Saturday, October 21st, 2006 
QUICK SPECS:
- PRICE AS TESTED: $27,340
- ENGINE: 2.4L Ecotec
- HORSEPOWER: 177 hp @ 6,600 rpm / 166 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm
- DRIVETRAIN: Rear-wheel drive, Aisin five-speed close-ratio manual
- WEIGHT: 2,680 lbs.
- FUEL ECONOMY: 20/28 mpg
By: Dave Chess
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - RIS - Sliding down into the cockpit of the 2006 Pontiac Solstice took a little extra time. First of all I’m six-feet tall and weigh a little north of 240 pounds. Second, I’m over 50 and for those of you over 50, you’ll know what I mean.
Finally, I came to rest on the supple leather seats and let my eyes feast on the instrumentation and light tan interior of this truly impressive two-seat rear-wheel drive sports car.