Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 10 recorded runs

Pontiac Solstice 0–60 Times

The Pontiac Solstice 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Pontiac Solstice is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Mallett LS2 V8 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Pontiac Solstice is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster, which took 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac Solstice tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.95 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.53 seconds at 96.15 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.4sec 2006 Mallett LS2 V8 Roadster
Average 0–60 5.95sec Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.53sec @ 96.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.2sec 2006 Roadster
2009 Pontiac Solstice

Across 10 verified runs, the Pontiac Solstice ranges from 4.4 to 7.2 seconds 0–60, with a 5.95-second average.

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Pontiac Solstice 0–60 times by model year

10 tests · 3 years

2009

Pontiac Solstice · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.85 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 10
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe
#03
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 10
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe

2007

Pontiac Solstice · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.63 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.23 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#04
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 98.7 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
98.7 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 23.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 10
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster
#05
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 10
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster
#06
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 10
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP Roadster

2006

Pontiac Solstice · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.98 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2006 Pontiac Solstice Mallett LS2 V8 Roadster
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Mallett LS2 V8 Roadster
#07
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
#08
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 89.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
89.6 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 19.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
#09
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
88.2 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
#10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 10
2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster

How we verify Pontiac Solstice performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Pontiac Solstice trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Pontiac Solstice 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Pontiac Solstice performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Pontiac Solstice on record is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Mallett LS2 V8 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac Solstice is the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Roadster, which takes 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Pontiac Solstice reaches 60 mph in 5.95 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.53 seconds at roughly 96.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Pontiac Solstice can do, not a single marketing claim.

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