Mallett Cars: Custom Solstice V8 (based on Pontiac Solstice) news
06-08-2005, 09:52 PM
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Mallett Cars: Custom Solstice V8 (based on Pontiac Solstice) news
BEREA, Ohio — Mallett Cars says it will offer a limited-production run of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky with V8 engines.
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 LS2 V8, the most powerful standard small-block engine ever offered in the Corvette. The 6.0-liter V8 makes 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Mallett has not yet announced pricing or availability on the customized Skys and Solstices.
The production version of the $20,000 Solstice is powered by a 177-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder Ecotec engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
The Sky, Saturn's first convertible, will be powered by a 170-hp Ecotec engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed manual transmission. General Motors says the Sky will be priced under $25,000 and be available in early 2006.
Mallett was founded in 1997 by racing veterans Chuck and Lance Mallett. The company is home to the supercharged CTS-V that recently won the sedan class in Car & Driver magazine's supercar shootout.
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 LS2 V8, the most powerful standard small-block engine ever offered in the Corvette. The 6.0-liter V8 makes 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Mallett has not yet announced pricing or availability on the customized Skys and Solstices.
The production version of the $20,000 Solstice is powered by a 177-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder Ecotec engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
The Sky, Saturn's first convertible, will be powered by a 170-hp Ecotec engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed manual transmission. General Motors says the Sky will be priced under $25,000 and be available in early 2006.
Mallett was founded in 1997 by racing veterans Chuck and Lance Mallett. The company is home to the supercharged CTS-V that recently won the sedan class in Car & Driver magazine's supercar shootout.
06-08-2005, 11:35 PM
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holy wow...... honestly even if it was $40k, it would be a great deal!!!
06-08-2005, 11:45 PM
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Wow. Just plain wow to the suggestion .
It could possibly be just the ultimate sleeper. Imagine pulling up alongside a debadged one, and thinking to yourself.. pfft. Sky/Solstice. No faster than a Miata.... then. Well.... DAMN.
It could possibly be just the ultimate sleeper. Imagine pulling up alongside a debadged one, and thinking to yourself.. pfft. Sky/Solstice. No faster than a Miata.... then. Well.... DAMN.
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06-09-2005, 09:07 AM
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I am surprised that an LS2 even fits in that thing. Interesting.
About the price, I am expecting this thing to cost at least 50K after all is said and done my Mallett. Also, expect for the total weight to go upward. Close to low 3000s (pounds) I suspect.
About the price, I am expecting this thing to cost at least 50K after all is said and done my Mallett. Also, expect for the total weight to go upward. Close to low 3000s (pounds) I suspect.
06-09-2005, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I am surprised that an LS2 even fits in that thing. Interesting.
About the price, I am expecting this thing to cost at least 50K after all is said and done my Mallett. Also, expect for the total weight to go upward. Close to low 3000s (pounds) I suspect.
About the price, I am expecting this thing to cost at least 50K after all is said and done my Mallett. Also, expect for the total weight to go upward. Close to low 3000s (pounds) I suspect.
06-09-2005, 09:27 AM
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There is no way this car is less than $50k ... You can't just drop a 400hp V8 in this car and drive off ... I imagine a new transmission will be required as well as many other parts including brakes.
06-09-2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Supposedly the LS2 only weighs ~50 lbs more than the Ecotec.
And I do believe that. One will be surprised. I4 engines are very heavy when you consider the number of cylinders.
06-09-2005, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
There is no way this car is less than $50k ... You can't just drop a 400hp V8 in this car and drive off ... I imagine a new transmission will be required as well as many other parts including brakes.
06-09-2005, 09:54 AM
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I'm not quite understanding.
Will you buy a new one and send it to them for modification hence new stock + ls2 conversion= final cost
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Do they modify the car during the intial building process?
The CTS-V statement at the end is what is throwing me off...
Will you buy a new one and send it to them for modification hence new stock + ls2 conversion= final cost
or
Do they modify the car during the intial building process?
The CTS-V statement at the end is what is throwing me off...
06-09-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bl^5
I'm not quite understanding.
Will you buy a new one and send it to them for modification hence new stock + ls2 conversion= final cost
or
Do they modify the car during the intial building process?
The CTS-V statement at the end is what is throwing me off...
Will you buy a new one and send it to them for modification hence new stock + ls2 conversion= final cost
or
Do they modify the car during the intial building process?
The CTS-V statement at the end is what is throwing me off...
06-09-2005, 10:06 AM
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wow, i love the look of the Opel GT err Saturn Sky already! Only draw back has always been the crappy engine and tranny only being a 5 speed. Give me a V8 and 6MT, and I'd have yet another American car I can respect.
06-09-2005, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianRage
Now the question will be whether the final price will be under 35K
06-09-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
...now you are really dreaming...I bet it will be 45-50k
Hell, that Miata with the 5.0 Mustang V8 was $40k about 10 years ago
06-09-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
There's just no way that is happening. If they do price it in the upper $40ks, I'll be stunned.
Hell, that Miata with the 5.0 Mustang V8 was $40k about 10 years ago
Hell, that Miata with the 5.0 Mustang V8 was $40k about 10 years ago
That it will be less than $40k or more than $50k?
06-09-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
So what are you saying?
That it will be less than $40k or more than $50k?
That it will be less than $40k or more than $50k?
.....40-50k sounds right to me: 20-30k for car and +/-15k for the upgrade.
06-09-2005, 06:19 PM
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If the handling is everything it's cracked up to be, and the LS2 is making 400HP and 400lb/ft of torque, the $50K can be justified. I just wish GM thought of something like this, so that I'd be covered by the factory.
06-10-2005, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
So what are you saying?
That it will be less than $40k or more than $50k?
That it will be less than $40k or more than $50k?
Again this isn't mass production so if they build 20, I don't think it matters.
06-10-2005, 04:37 PM
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Damn, sounds sweet ... I wonder how it'd effect the handling of the car though. If it starts off with a 50/50 weight ratio and the LS2 + everything else (tranny etc) makes the car front heavy it might be a beast in straightline performance but suck at handling.
06-10-2005, 06:35 PM
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hot. the Sky has C6 lines... 
06-10-2005, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LiQiCE
Damn, sounds sweet ... I wonder how it'd effect the handling of the car though. If it starts off with a 50/50 weight ratio and the LS2 + everything else (tranny etc) makes the car front heavy it might be a beast in straightline performance but suck at handling.
06-12-2005, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
Ecotec is supposed to weigh only 50lbs. less than the LS2. Handling would remain awesome.
Although even if they added 200 lbs to the front of the car, and nothing to the rear, it'd still be close to a 50/50 car so it'd probably still handle pretty damn well.
And 400hp versus 170 hp in the Ecotec? ... A little worse in the handling department will probably easily be made up for with the extra power for exiting curves.
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Mallett LS2 Solstice,
The 2006 Mallett V8 Solstice is here NOW!
Standard features include:
* 400 HP V8 LS2 Engine - Aluminum block engine rated at 400 HP @ 6,000 RPM and 400 LB-FT @ 4,400 RPM
* Luk Gold Clutch
* Mallett-Penske non-adjustable shocks
* Short Throw Shifter
* High Performance Brake Pads
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* World famous Mallett body graphics
* Mallett graphics embroidered on seat headrests
* Show Car Detailing
* Mallett serial number plaque
* Professionally installed, tested and tuned by Mallett's experienced crew to exacting tolerences
* 2-year 24,000 mile warranty
* * ONLY 100 CARS WILL BE BUILT * Reserve yours today!
Additional upgrades available. Please call for pricing and availability.
* 19 inch Alloy Wheels and Tires (powdercoated, your choice of color. Anthrecite and polished shown in photos above.)
* Mallett-Penske Double Adjustable Shock Upgrade
* Coil-overs (requires Double Adjustable Shocks)
* Transmission and Differential Coolers
* Stainless Steel High-Flow Exhaust
* 3.73 Limited Slip Differential
* Heavy-Duty 4-Core Radiator
Available soon:
* Supercharger
* Turbocharger
* 6 Speed Tremac Transmission (with 3 different gear ratio options)
Standard features include:
* 400 HP V8 LS2 Engine - Aluminum block engine rated at 400 HP @ 6,000 RPM and 400 LB-FT @ 4,400 RPM
* Luk Gold Clutch
* Mallett-Penske non-adjustable shocks
* Short Throw Shifter
* High Performance Brake Pads
* Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* World famous Mallett body graphics
* Mallett graphics embroidered on seat headrests
* Show Car Detailing
* Mallett serial number plaque
* Professionally installed, tested and tuned by Mallett's experienced crew to exacting tolerences
* 2-year 24,000 mile warranty
* * ONLY 100 CARS WILL BE BUILT * Reserve yours today!
Additional upgrades available. Please call for pricing and availability.
* 19 inch Alloy Wheels and Tires (powdercoated, your choice of color. Anthrecite and polished shown in photos above.)
* Mallett-Penske Double Adjustable Shock Upgrade
* Coil-overs (requires Double Adjustable Shocks)
* Transmission and Differential Coolers
* Stainless Steel High-Flow Exhaust
* 3.73 Limited Slip Differential
* Heavy-Duty 4-Core Radiator
Available soon:
* Supercharger
* Turbocharger
* 6 Speed Tremac Transmission (with 3 different gear ratio options)
11-03-2005, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Ooh....
I would love to drive one of those.
I would love to drive one of those.
11-03-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Well, according to a prior post, the LS2 only weighs 50 lbs. more than the ecotec 4 so not much. 
But even 50lbs can be a lot when considering taking serious corners. I;d love to see what this can do on an AutoX course.
11-03-2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mantis23
Lotus Elise is shaking in its booties!
11-03-2005, 05:17 PM
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$18k for the base upgrade package listed above.
So about $40-45k plus T&T and transport to Mallet Cars, Ltd.
$18k for the base upgrade package listed above.
So about $40-45k plus T&T and transport to Mallet Cars, Ltd.