Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe will produce 300 horsepower

It seems that the Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe will be aiming their sites at cars such as the 2010 Nissan 370Z as the new car will be able to produce 300 horsepower plus. This is thanks to the use of a direct-injected Ecotec four-cylinder engine from General Motors, which has a turbo mounted on as well.

This engine will might also be used in the Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline convertibles. However I have to stress that it is just a rumor at this stage, but what a nice prospect ah. Please do not get exited just yet, remember not so long ago when it was rumored that the Pontiac Solstice was to get a all-wheel-drive or a V6 version and GM told us that they have no plans to do this.

Source - eGM Cartech via Auto Blog

Pontiac and Buick Recall: 207,542 have potential engine fire fears

Pontiac and Buick are facing a huge recall, 207,542 are to be recalled over fears of a potential engine fire. The exact car models affected are the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS which has the V6 3.8-liter supercharged engine.

Both the Pontiac and the Buick may suffer an oil leak which can drop onto the exhaust manifold while breaking hard. The problem could get worse if the oil reaches the manifold’s heat shield, this in turn could cause a small flame this could then spread to the spark plug covers, and once that happens it could then turn into an engine fire.

The fire does not happen while the car is running; it will normally happen once the engine has been switched of for 5 to 10 minutes, this is a major fire risk. So if you owe one of these cars, you should try not to park your vehicle at any car parks or even in your garage.

Source – GM Inside News