number77

here are some times from the show fifth gear
this shows a comparison of the Vauxhall VX220, which we all know to me very similar to the new SKY, around a track.

Mosler MT900S 48.82 seconds
Ducati 999 = 49.25 "
Lamborghini Gallardo = 49.69
BMW M3CSL = 50:08
Lotus Elise 111R = 51.89
Vauxhall VX220T = 51.96
BMW M3 = 52:08
BMW Z4 3.0 = 53:03
Vauxhall Monaro V8 = 54.06
Porsche Boxster 2.7 = 54.60
Old Honda Civic Type R = 54.90
MG ZT V8 = 55.60
Seat Leon Cupra R = 56.0
Citroen C2 GT = 56.5
Mini Cooper S Convertible 56.37
Ford SportKa = 57.0
Skoda VRS = 57.03
Mini Cooper = 58.03
Smart Brabus Roadster Coupe 58.15
Ford Transit = 61.90
Mercedes Sprinter = 67.2

guionM

Not sure what the times represent, but it's less than a blink behind an M3.

muckz

You mean less than a blink ahead of M3?

It's a little behind M3CSL.

Big Als Z

The VX220 is NOT the Sky. The VX220 is the Elise(the one above it), only repackaged for Vaux.

gtjeff

The Vauxhaul vx220 is also mid-engine and the t stands for the turbo model,200 hp+2000 lbs=fun.

Josh452

We don't even know which engine the SKY is going to get yet, but hmmmm dont those vents on the hood sure look cool?

jawzforlife

Yeah I excited for a moment, then I noticed the T too.

Evil Turbo SS

The Solstice/Sky twins with the forced fed motor should be real track monsters. About 3000 lbs with a LSA coil over suspention and about 220-250 HP. They Should Handle as good as a vette if not a little better than the base vettes.

guionM

Darn!

number77

i seriously thought they rebadged it for GM. i thought they were working togething
i mean, you can only copy a car so much...
any who, heres more info on the upcoming 300+ hp vauxhall
http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=212812

Evil Turbo SS

That show and mag make CAR and DRIVEL look unbiased. What a bunch of pompus ******* dwellers.

Big Als Z

Wow...I expected more of you guys to know what the VX220 was? I guess I read/watch too many European car rags.

Ken S

Hmm, i dunno though.. The vette is also at 3000 lbs, and has much more tire.. Plus its going to have another 150-200 hp on the Solstice/Sky.. It shouldn't have problems clicking off much faster times on a roadcourse.

But the solstice is promising.