Saturn previews Sky Red Line ahead of New York debut

   

Wow, who would have ever thought that one day I would wake up and say “Damn, I want a Saturn!” I loved the Pontiac Solstice when it first cane out but I think the Saturn Sky is even sexier…Especially a TURBO version!

“NEW YORK – Saturn continues its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which is debuting at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line, available at Saturn retailers this fall, builds on the Sky’s established performance character, offering even more power and sportier driving dynamics combined with a bold design and driver-focused interior.

The Red Line gets a boost in performance from an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, GM’s first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower* (194 kw) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque* (353 Nm) at 2500 rpm, making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter) and the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family.

• Other Red Line technical highlights include:
  • Standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential
  • Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control
  • Performance-tuned suspension
• Technical elements also standard on the 2007 Sky roadster include:
  • Four-wheel independent short/long arm suspension for optimal handling and stability
  • Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation
  • Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control
  • Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance
  • Wide track for excellent stability and superior handling
  • Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling
  • Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in Greater vehicle responsiveness

Pricing is said to start at $23,690 for the standard Sky, which is dissapointing considering if they could have priced it around $20k I think it would have been a huge success. No mention yet on pricing for the Red Line version.

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