Saturn Sky
Manufacturer	Saturn Corporation
Parent company	General Motors
Also called	Opel GT Daewoo G2X
Production	2007-present
Assembly	Wilmington, Delaware
Class	Roadster
Body style(s)	2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM Kappa platform
Engine(s)	2.4 L LE5 I4 2.0 L LNF 177 hp turbocharged 260 hp I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed Aisin AR5 manual 5-speed 5L40-E automatic
Wheelbase	95.1 in
Length	161.1 in
Width	71.4 in
Height	50.2 in
Curb weight	1334 kg (2940 lbs)
Related	Opel GT Pontiac Solstice
Designer	Franz von Holzhausen

The Saturn Sky is a roadster from the Saturn marque of American automaker General Motors. It was released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice. The Sky concept was shown at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, with the production version following at the 2006 show. It is built at GM's Wilmington, Delaware plant, alongside the Solstice and the Opel GT. The Sky features 18 in (457 mm) wheels and a 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 I4 engine that produces 177 hp (132 kW) as well as an all-new I-4 2.0L direct injected turbocharged engine that makes 260 hp. manual and automatic transmissions are available, both with five gears. Image File history File links Saturn Sky 06 This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organisation to promote their works in the media. ... 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The styling for the Sky, penned by Franz von Holzhausen, is based on the British Vauxhall VX Lightning design. It is available in some European markets as the GT. The Solstice, Sky, and GT are built in Delaware. A rebadged version named the Daewoo G2X was unveiled as a concept vehicle for the South Korean market in 2006. The production version will be released in August 2007. The aggressive styling has garnered praise as a welcome departure from the typical, conservative "Saturn look". Franz von Holzhausen is an automobile designer, currently in charge of design at Mazda North American Operations under Moray Callum. ... The Opel GT is a two-seat sports car introduced by Opel in 1968. ... The Saturn Sky is a roadster to be released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. ... Motto None (Unofficial: Broadly benefit humankind also translated as Devotion to the welfare of humanity) Anthem Aegukga (Patriotic Hymn) Capital (and largest city) Seoul Official languages Korean Government Presidential republic  -  President Roh Moo-hyun  -  Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Establishment  -  Gojoseon October 3, 2333 BCb   -  Independence declared March 1, 1919...

The Sky is priced at US$25,325 (CA$29,501) with a five-speed manual transmission. A model equipped with a five-speed automatic will cost US$26,175.

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Specifications

In the June 2006 issue of Car and Driver Magazine, a test of the 2007 Saturn Sky posted numbers that are respectable in the sports convertible market, but are not as quick as those of its Kappa sister, the Pontiac Solstice, or the Mazda MX-5. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Kappa is General Motors new compact rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Pontiac Solstice GXP was introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. ... The Mazda MX-5, also known as Miata (IPA: /miαrə/ or /miαtə/) in North America and Roadster (IPA: /lodostα/) in Japan, is a sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan, since 1989. ...

Base Model Specifications:

• 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h): 7.3 seconds
• 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h): 21.9 seconds
• 5-60 mph (8-96 km/h): 7.7 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 15.9 seconds @ 88 mph (141 km/h)
• Top speed (estimated by Car and Driver): 123 mph (197 km/h)
• 70-0 mph braking: 174 ft
• 300 ft skidpad: 0.86 g
• EPA fuel economy: 20 mpg city/28 highway

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• 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h): 5.5 seconds
• 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h): 14.7 seconds
• 5-60 mph (8-96 km/h): 5.9 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 13.9 seconds @ 100 mph
• Top speed: 141 mph
• 70-0 mph braking: 168 ft
• 300 ft skidpad: 0.90 g
• EPA fuel economy: 22 mpg city/31 highway

Red Line

A Red Line model of the Sky was introduced on April 11, 2006 at the New York Auto Show. It uses the same 260 hp (194 kW) turbocharged Ecotec engine as the Solstice GXP, as well as the same standard 5-speed Aisin manual transmission. An automatic transmission is optional. The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ...

The Red Line receives a standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential, standard StabiliTrak stability control, and an enhanced sport suspension over the standard Sky (currently available as a dealer-add on for regular Skys). Other exterior enhancements include dual exhausts, 18 inch wheels, and a specific front fascia modeled for the Red Line. On the inside the Red Line will receive a special leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, special embroidery on the seats and floormats, metallic door sill covers and stainless steel pedals, special tachometer and gauges, and a digital boost gauge in the Driver Information Center.

Prices start $29,025 for the Red Line model, which started shipping in the third quarter of 2006.

Mallett V8 conversion

Mallett Cars says it will offer a limited-production run of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky with V8 engines. The Pontiac Solstice GXP was introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. ...

The company, an Ohio conversion firm that specializes in high-performance versions of the Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V, is customizing the roadsters with the 6.0L LS2 and the latest most powerful GM engine, the 7.0L LS7. The LS2 makes 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, while the LS7 makes 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The Chevrolet Corvette is the sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953. ... 2004 Cadillac CTS-V The CTS (Catera Touring Sedan) is Cadillacs luxury sports sedan. ... The LS is Generation III and Generation IV, the latest evolution of General Motors line of small-block V8 engines. ... The LS is Generation III and Generation IV, the latest evolution of General Motors line of small-block V8 engines. ...

See also

• Vauxhall VX220 and Opel Speedster, the European-market predecessors, both based on the Lotus Elise and built by Lotus Cars.

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