2007 Saturn Sky Red Line

Saturn continued its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which debuted at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line 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 at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2500 rpm, making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp per liter) and the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family.

Gasoline direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine.

With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system.

Direct injection technology works well with turbocharging and helps deliver a great balance of power and economy.

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 and better overall feel
The Red Line also features several unique interior and exterior differences compared to the Sky roadster, including dual exhaust with chrome polished outlets, 18-inch polished aluminum alloy wheels, and specific front lower fascia with large brake cooling vents and black headlamp bezels.



The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, unique seatback and floormat embroidery, metallic sill plates, stainless steel pedal covers, Red Line-specific gauges and a digital boost gauge included in the Driver Information Center.

The Sky Red Line has numerous safety features, including dual-stage frontal air bags, GM’s Passenger Sensing System, four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, side-impact door beams, three-point safety belts with pretentioners and load-limiting retractors, and more.

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Honestly, I think when I hit about 35-40 I'd really like a nice little 2seater roadster like this. Of course, it would have to be a second or third car since I plan on being married soon AND my future wife has very fair skin ;) We can ride with the top down at night though. :sly:
 
Anyone know the MSRP of the Redline Sky? Can you imagine how much fun and fast this thing is?
 
I believe it's set to be right around the Soltice price. That's what I've been hearing but haven't gotten anything concrete yet.
 
The Red line will cost more I would presume though. I know the MSRP for the normal Sky is a bit higher than the Normal Solstice. Can't blame them, looks vastly better than the Solstice.

Looking at the jump for Ion Red Line... I would say high 20 grand for the Sky Red Line.

And is it just me, or is Saturn going towards 3 letter names for their cars?
 
ND4SPD
Definately a lot better looking than the Solstice IMO.

+1 Agreed, the Solstice isn't UGLY but I will say I really dislike the Pontiac kdney grille treatment on everyone of thier cars. Corporate faces on every model is blasphemy. The Sky will easily out sell the Solstice--as long as GM gives it a good marketing campaign.
 
I think I remember watching a Top Gear episode and seeing a review of a mid-engine car(Italian? European for sure). If I remember correctly this is the Front-engine version of that car. I'm not 100% sure on this though...

But I have to say it looks nice, though if I owned one I'd have to remove the Saturn badges. :D
 
The Sky is one of the sexiest cars I've seen in a long long long time, I would love to own one.
 
luftrofl
I think I remember watching a Top Gear episode and seeing a review of a mid-engine car(Italian? European for sure). If I remember correctly this is the Front-engine version of that car. I'm not 100% sure on this though...

But I have to say it looks nice, though if I owned one I'd have to remove the Saturn badges. :D

Opel Speedster/Vauxhall (some numbers, someone fill it in for me that knows) is probably what you are thinking of.

Just wish it was MR instead of FR... then I would really want one.
 
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