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New Saturn Sky Super Cars of 2010




Saturn Sky Super Cars..................
The Saturn Amp Electric Car is your ticket to a green existence without having to take out another mortgage to buy the Tesla roadster. The Amp is an all-electric conversion of the Saturn Sky and features a zero-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 90 mph. Pros: You get 150 miles per charge, and emit zero Emissions will be paying only 3 cents per mile to drive. It's the most affordable eco-friendly drop-top we've seen yet. You can buy the Saturn Amp for a price to $ 25,000.

introduced a high-performance version of its Sky roadster for the 2007 model year called Red Line. The Sky gets a respectable 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, giving it the best horsepower-to-displacement ratio of any GM engine (130 hp per liter). The powerplant is also the most powerful motor in the Ecotec family.

In addition to more power, the car's chassis has been tuned for better handling and its Braking system has been upgraded for quicker stopping. Other technical highlights include a torque-sensing limited-slip differential and StabiliTrak electronic stability control.

Like all Saturn Skys, the Red Line model boasts a near 50:50 weight distribution, front and rear independent suspension, an extremely stiff body, and coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks.

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 wheels, and a redesigned front apron with large 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 a handful safety features, including dual-stage front air bags, four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, side-impact door beams, GM's Passenger Sensing System, and three-point safety belts with pretentioners and load-limiting retractors.

New Saturn Flextreme Cars






Saturn Flextreme Cars........
When attending a major event such as a car show, especially when you are the guest at as I was one of General Motors, you can be certain that you'll see more new model releases and concepts than you can shake a stick at. But that is a good thing - having access to some of the cutting edge industry information is an invaluable experience.

One concept that was featured at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) was a Saturn concept, the Flextreme, a vehicle which defies easy categorization. It was one of several GM vehicles management ROLLED out, a car that received plenty of reactions from the audience.

I only wish that my response was half as vocal as some of the other media folks present; I sat there in stunned silence when it was unveiled!

The Flextreme is a concept plug-in hybrid, representing a possible new styling direction for Saturn. I'm not sure if GM will pull it off, but having a dedicated plug-in hybrid is the direction GM is heading. They're hoping to have a plug-in VUE (also ROLLED out at the NAIAS) and the company is working fast on bringing the Chevrolet Volt to market.

The Flextreme's proposed 34 mile all-electric, Emissions-free range does not sound like much, but for the person commuting to work, it should cover the vast majority of commutes. I can imagine that when someone pulls up at their place of business, electrical outlets will be available to recharge the Flextreme during the 9-10 hours the person is at work. Once home, they can recharge their car again.

GM is also looking at placing a 1.3L diesel engine in the vehicle which would help extend the driving range of the Flextreme and recharge the battery. The automaker says it would only take about three hours to fully recharge a battery tapped out Flextreme.

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