|  The 2007 Pontiac Solstice is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Convertible and the Pontiac Solstice Convertible.
Upon introduction, the Convertible is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 177-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The Pontiac Solstice Convertible is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 260-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
According to Pontiac, designers sought to preserve the clean lines and taut proportions of the concept when creating the production version. Among the most notable styling features is the reverse-hinged forward-opening "clamshell" hood, matched by a similar setup for the trunk lid at the rear. Sporting a hunkered-down look, the Solstice has Pontiac's characteristic dual-port grille. The rear clamshell hides the top when it's down, thereby preserving the car's clean appearance. Nacelles that sweep behind each seat are shaped to match the head restraints.
The four-wheel-independent suspension has forged-aluminum control arms and monotube shock absorbers. Base and GXP models have front and rear stabilizer bars, but the GXP's are larger. Five-spoke aluminum wheels hold 18-inch tires. Featuring a space frame structure and a 95.1-inch wheelbase, the Solstice is 157.2 inches long overall, 71.6 inches wide and 50.2 inches tall. Its track width is 60.5 inches in front and 61.2 inches at the rear.
Two passengers fit inside the Solstice's cockpit, which has a wraparound instrument panel. Deeply recessed round gauges have red numerals. The pedals are positioned to allow "heel-and-toe" footwork. GXP detailing includes either gray or red seat accenting, aluminum sill plates and embroidered floor mats.
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