Saturn Sky

Saturn Sky
2009 Saturn Sky Redline Ruby Red Limited Edition
Overview
Manufacturer	Saturn (General Motors)
Also called	Opel GT Daewoo G2X
Production	2006–2009
Model years	2007–2010
Assembly	Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Designer	Franz von Holzhausen
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	FMR layout
Platform	GM Kappa platform
Related	Pontiac Solstice
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L LE5 I4 2.0 L t/c LNF I4
Transmission	5-speed Aisin AR5 manual 5-speed 5L40-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	95.1 in (2,416 mm)
Length	161.1 in (4,092 mm)
Width	71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height	50.2 in (1,275 mm)
Curb weight	2,940 lb (1,330 kg) (Base) or 3,071 lb (1,393 kg) (Red Line)

The Saturn Sky is a roadster that was produced by Saturn, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile platform shared with the Pontiac Solstice and Opel GT. 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 Wilmington, Delaware plant, alongside the Solstice and the Opel GT. The Sky features 18-inch (457 mm) wheels and a 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 straight-4 engine that produces 177 hp (132 kW), a new straight-4 2.0 L turbocharged direct injected engine that makes 260 hp (194 kW) as well as an optional dealer-installed turbo upgrade kit that makes 290 hp (216 kW). Both five-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.

The styling for the Sky, penned by Franz von Holzhausen, was based on the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept's design. It was available in some European markets as the Opel GT. A rebadged version named the Daewoo G2X was unveiled as a concept vehicle for the South Korean market in 2006. The production version was released in September 2007. The Sky, Solstice, GT, and G2X were built in Wilmington, Delaware. The aggressive styling garnered praise as a welcome departure from traditional Saturn design. The Wilmington Assembly plant closed in July 2009, ending production as both the Pontiac and Saturn nameplates were retired.