It you ever wanted to own a cool little convertible roadster to putt around in you were limited to a Mazda Miata, a BMX Z3 or an old Triumph. Unless you were rich and could afford an old school Cobra….but no! It is the Miata or bust (who wants a Z3). Well now there is a car on the market with some guts. The new 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP has all the makings of a fun, sporty, roadster….for MEN!

The 2009 Pontiac has some new sheet metal, and a new engine. This car looks cool on the street whether it be in the roadster version or the hardtop. But we all know that the roadster version is where it is at. So why is this car so much better than the Miata. Not only is it lightweight and rear wheel drive; but the engine is a new turbocharged 4-cylinger Ecotec engine. It produces 260hp and 260lb-ft of Torque. That’s a lot in a lightweight 2 seater. The Z3 still only manages a meager 200hp. And get this the GXP gets almost 30 mpg on the highway. Much more than any competitor. This is due to the efficiency of a turbo-charged engine. And the Solstice also comes with a rear differential! And a 50/50 weight distribution. Perfect for a Pontiac roadster.