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2007 Saturn Sky Redline

General Motors will unveil a dramatically revitalized Saturn lineup with production versions of the all-new 2007 Saturn Aura midsize sedan, Saturn Sky Red Line performance roadster and Saturn Outlook crossover vehicle at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.
'Saturn's new products demonstrate GM's commitment to raising the bar on product execution as part of our North American turnaround plan,' said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. 'Saturn's dramatic new cars and crossovers, combined with an industry-leading positive retail experience, are a winning combination.'

The Saturn vehicles making their world debut in New York include:

The Saturn Aura, which goes on sale this summer, brings the new design of Saturn into a fun-to-drive sport sedan, with bold exterior styling and high levels of interior refinement.
The Saturn Sky Red Line, arriving at Saturn retailers this fall, adds extra power and performance to Saturn's new signature roadster with a 260-horsepower 2.0L direct-injection turbo.

2007 Saturn Sky RedlineThe Saturn Outlook is an eight-passenger crossover vehicle that strikes an ideal balance of style, size and capability. Outlook, which goes into production later this year, is built on GM's new crossover vehicle platform.

A Saturn concept vehicle that will provide an indication of how the brand's new design cues will continue on future vehicles.

In addition to the bold new Saturn production vehicles and concept, Saab will showcase its aviation heritage and Scandinavian design philosophy in the Saab Aero X concept, which makes its North American debut in New York. Saabs were first introduced in New York to the Ú.S. market 50 years ago. AutoWeek magazine named the Aero X concept 'Best in Show' in February at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show.

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Saturn continues its product revitalization with the 2007 Sky Red Line performance roadster, which is debuting at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Red Line, available at Saturn retailers this fall, builds on the Sky's established performance character, offering even more power and sportier driving dynamics combined with a bold design and driver-focused interior.

The Red Line gets a boost in performance from an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, GM's first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower* (194 kw) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque* (353 Nm) at 2500 rpm, making it GM's highest specific output engine ever at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter) and the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family.

Gasoline direct injection technology helps the Ecotec engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption of a small displacement port-injected engine.

2007 Saturn Sky RedlineWith direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system.

Direct injection technology works well with turbocharging and helps deliver a great balance of power and economy.

Other Red Line technical highlights include:

- Standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential

- Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control

- Performance-tuned suspension

Technical elements also standard on the 2007 Sky roadster include:

2007 Saturn Sky Redline
- Four-wheel independent short/long arm suspension for optimal handling and stability


- Coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks for excellent wheel control and road isolation

- Hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering for quick, responsive vehicle control

- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for excellent stopping performance

- Wide track for excellent stability and superior handling

2007 Saturn Sky Redline- Near 50/50 weight distribution for balanced handling

Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel

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 alloy wheels, and specific front lower fascia with large brake cooling 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 numerous safety features, including dual-stage frontal air bags, GM's Passenger Sensing System, four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, side-impact door beams, three-point safety belts with pretentioners and load-limiting retractors, and more.

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