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The Saturn Sky is a roadster that was produced by
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, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the ''
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. The Sky concept was shown at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, with the production version following at the 2006 show. It was built at GM's
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plant in
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, alongside the Solstice. The Sky featured 18-inch (457 mm) wheels and a 2.4  L Ecotec ''LE5'' I4 engine that produced , a new straight-4 2.0 L
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direct injected engine that made as well as an optional dealer-installed turbo upgrade kit that made . Both five-speed
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s were available. The styling for the Sky, penned by
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, was based on the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept's design. It was available in some European markets as the
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version named the Daewoo G2X was unveiled as a concept vehicle for the
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n market in 2006. The production version was released in September 2007. The Wilmington Assembly plant closed in July 2009, ending production as both the Pontiac and Saturn nameplates were retired.


Sky Red Line

A Red Line model of the Sky was introduced on April 11, 2006 at the
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. It uses the same
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Ecotec engine as the
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, as well as the same standard 5-speed Aisin manual transmission. An automatic transmission is optional. The Red Line had a standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential, standard StabiliTrak stability control, and an enhanced sport suspension over the standard Sky (available as a dealer-add on for regular models). Other exterior enhancements included dual exhausts, 18-inch wheels, and a specific front fascia modeled for the Red Line. On the inside, the Red Line had a special leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, special embroidery on the seats and floor mats, metallic door sill covers and stainless steel pedals, special tachometer and gauges, and a digital boost gauge in the Driver Information Center. The Red Line model started shipping in the third quarter of 2006, with a retail price starting at $29,795.


Specifications

2007 Saturn Sky (Base model) specifications: *0-: 6.9 seconds *0-: 21.9 seconds *1/4 mile: 15.2 seconds @ *Top speed: drag limited *-0 mph braking: * skidpad: 0.86 g *EPA fuel economy: city/ highway 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line specifications: *0-: 5.2 seconds *0-: 14.7 seconds *1/4 mile: 14.0 seconds @ *Top speed: drag limited *-0 mph braking: * skidpad: 0.87 g *EPA fuel economy: city / ?? highway


Limited editions


2008

For the 2008 model year, GM offered the Carbon Flash Special Edition Saturn Sky. Unlike the two Limited Edition models launched later in 2009, its production was slightly higher at 550 units. The Carbon Flash Special Edition featured a unique metallic Carbon Flash paint color, removable silver racing stripe standard, and Monsoon premium audio standard. The largest differentiator, however, is Carbon Flash Edition's silver inserts in the interior seating and steering wheel that provide a black-on-silver appearance.


2009

For the 2009 model year, GM launched two limited-edition Saturn Sky roadsters jointly; Ruby Red Special Edition and Hydro Blue Limited Edition. Both are VIN-coded and some blue books track it as a limited-edition vehicle. All limited editions featured Monsoon premium stereos. The Ruby Red Edition featured the Ruby Red color and a unique, removable carbon racing stripe that was exclusive to the 500 Sky units produced in this trim. The Hydro Blue Edition featured a Hydro Blue color, as well as matching blue-colored stitching in the seats and gear shifter. Also, the word Sky stitched into the seats is changed to matching-blue color as well. All Hydro Blue Edition Saturn Sky units were sold with the removable silver racing stripe. GM had planned to make 500 Hydro Blue units to match the 500 Ruby Red Special Edition Sky build count. However, Hydro Blue units were being built as GM was declaring bankruptcy, resulting in the immediate termination of the Kappa platform. As such, only 89 Hydro Blue Edition Saturn Sky roadsters were built. The Hydro Blue paint color (and seat/shifter blue stitching) was offered on the
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. However, it is not VIN coded as a unique/limited edition, racing stripes were not standard, and seats do not have blue-colored lettering. Hydro Blue is the rarest color in all three vehicles; Sky Roadster, Solstice Roadster, and Solstice Coupe.


2010 production

In April and May 2009 the Wilmington, DE. plant built thirty 2010 model year VIN-coded cars on the Kappa platform. Of those, 8 were Saturn Skys. The other remaining included 12 Pontiac Solstice Coupes, eight Pontiac Solstice roadsters, and two Opel GTs. They were then used as GM company vehicles to be evaluated and also as special event display vehicles. These vehicles were built to the 2010 model year specs with 2010 model year changes and had legal 2010 VIN numbers. All 8 2010 SKYs were purchased by the same dealer in Minnesota and subsequently sold as used vehicles. Among changes to the SKY for the 2010 model year was the addition of remote start on automatic-equipped cars, option package changes and additions, and three new colors. Those colors were Kinetic Blue, Opus Green, and Dark Labyrinth Metallic.


2010 SKYs produced

* SKY, Black Lt. Cashmere Leather Tan LE5 Auto Chrome Air * SKY Red Line, Kinetic Blue Black Leather Black LNF Auto Polished Air * SKY Red Line, Black Red Leather Black LNF Auto Polished Air * SKY Red Line, Dk Labyrinth Met Black Leather Black LNF Auto Chrome Air * SKY, Black Lt. Cashmere Leather Tan LE5 Manual Chrome * SKY Red Line, Black Black Leather Black LNF Auto Chrome Air * SKY Red Line, Dk Labyrinth Met Black Leather Black LNF Manual Chrome Air * SKY, Dk Labyrinth Met Black Leather Black LE5 Auto Chrome


Production by model year


Yearly American sales


See also

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Pontiac Solstice The Pontiac Solstice is a sports car that was produced by Pontiac. Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, the Solstice roadster began production in Wilmington, Delaware, starting in mid-2005 for the 2006 model year. It ...
*
Vauxhall VX220 The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car sold by German automaker Opel and introduced in July 2000. It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presente ...
and
Opel Speedster The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car sold by German automaker Opel and introduced in July 2000. It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presented ...
– European-market predecessors, both based on the
Lotus Elise The Lotus Elise is a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the British manufacturer Lotus Cars. The Elise has a fibreglass body shell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassi ...
and built by
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References


External links


Official Saturn Sky websiteOfficial Daewoo G2X website
{{GM Daewoo timeline
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