What does it take to build the modern roadster? At Saturn, it means searching for a better way of doing things, a more imaginative way of shaping sheet metal, a stronger relationship between comfort and performance. It means building a car with the features you want, not just the features you need, and making that car as easy to own as it is to buy. Most of all, it means building a car that will make every experience more vivid, every drive more meaningful, every road more open. Welcome to the world according to the 2007 Saturn SKY.
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Horsepower @ 6,600 rpm
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This is a car designed, built and driven for the pleasure of navigating twists and turns. The 2007 SKY’s wide stance is engineered to hug the road tenaciously, while its firm-but-forgiving suspension and specially tuned monotube shocks ensure that you feel more of the bends in the road and less of the bumps. With pedals set for intuitive heel-toe driving, power comes easily at the apex of every turn. For that, thank the 177-horsepower 2.4-liter engine enlivened by Dual Variable Valve Timing. The Saturn SKY’s Dual VVT controls both the intake and exhaust valve timing for extra muscle. A flick of the wrist on the short-throw, five-speed manual transmission will prove convincing. This is a car designed to ensure that the best of the road stays with you, and the rest of the road never gets to you.
We built a true roadster instead of simply converting a coupe: 1. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, including dynamic rear proportioning to optimize front-to-rear brake balance in a variety of driving situations. 2. Hydroformed steel longitudinal frame rails and an enclosed driveshaft tunnel add rigidity for agile handling. 3. Rear-wheel drive and front engine placement contribute to near 50 / 50 weight distribution for balanced handling. 4. Aluminum control arms and knuckles reduce weight for more nimble driving. 5. Available limited slip differential supplies extra traction. 6. Four-wheel independent short-long arm suspension with coil-over Bilstein monotube shocks designed for high-performance driving. 7. Custom-tuned Goodyear Eagle RS-A P245 / 45R18 tires for improved lateral acceleration and enhanced braking performance. 8. Front and rear hollow stabilizer bars minimize body roll.
Surrounded by shoulder-high sheet metal, both driver and passenger sit cradled by deep, bolstered sport seats that provide extensive lateral support during cornering. Notice the material—cloth or optional leather appointments—is sewn with contrast stitching, calling attention to the craftsmanship. The large, motorcycle-style gauges anchor the driver instrument control panel, set just behind the steering wheel amid glossy piano-black finish and bold flashes of chrome-plated details. The sound system can be bold, too. Besides the standard six-speaker CD player, you have a choice of two available 225-watt Monsoon® systems: a CD /MP3 player or a six-disc, in-dash CD /MP3 player. You’ll also find power windows, door locks and exterior mirrors all close at hand, plus remote keyless entry and air conditioning, all standard—though the SKY’s interior is anything but.
| Engine | 2.4-liter, 16-valve, inline-4, Dual VVT intake / exhaust, cast aluminum block and cylinder head |
| Horsepower | 177 @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque (ft. lbs.) | 166 @ 4,800 rpm |
| Bore and stroke / compression ratio | 88 x 98 mm/ 10.4 :1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual with short-throw shifter Available electronically controlled 5-speed automatic |
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 seconds |
| Maximum lateral acceleration (skid pad) | 0.90 g |
| 60–0 mph | 116 feet |
| Curb weight (lbs.), manual / automatic | 2,933 / 2,963 |
| Cargo-area volume (cu. ft.), top up / stored | 5.4 / 2.0 |
| Fuel / capacity (approx. gal.) | Unleaded 87 octane (premium recommended) / 13.6 |
| Manual transmission | 20 City/ 28 Hwy |
| Manual transmission | 22 City/ 26 Hwy |
| Headroom | 38.4" |
| Legroom | 42.7" |
| Hip room | 50.6" |
| Shoulder room | 52.7" |
| Passenger vol. | 50 cu. ft. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1" |
| Height | 50.1" |
| Width Front | 60.7" |
| Width Rear | 61.4" |
| Overall Width | 71.4" |
| Overall Length | 161.1" |
| Chassis & Body | Front-engine / rear-wheel drive, near 50 / 50 weight distribution. Hydroformed steel clamshell hood, inner doors and rear quarter-panels. Available limited slip differential. Lower-dominant, integral hydroformed tube and stamped steel body structure. Four-wheel independent short-long arm suspension. Bilstein coil-over monotube shocks. Front and rear lightweight hollow stabilizer bars with ball-joint links. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (vented front: 11.7" rear: 10.9"). Stainless steel high-flow exhaust system with polished aluminum tip. 18-inch flangeless painted alloy wheels. Goodyear Eagle RS-A P245 / 45R18 96V performance all-season tires |
| Comfort & Convenience | Power windows, power exterior mirrors and power programmable door locks. Air conditioning with electronic controls for precise adjustments. Remote keyless entry with extended range. Sound-insulated cloth convertible top with defroster-equipped glass rear window. Steering wheel mounted cruise control and driver information center buttons. CD player with AM/ FM stereo, six speakers, auxiliary input jack. Available CD /MP3 player, 225-watt Monsoon® system, auxiliary input jack. Available six-disc, in-dash CD /MP3 player, 225-watt Monsoon® system, auxiliary input jack. Available XM Satellite Radio with access to over 150 channels. Available Premium Trim Package includes leather-appointed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrast stitching and audio controls, metallic-finish sill plates and stainless steel pedal covers |
| Safety | OnStar® System with one-year Safe & Sound Service Plan3. Dual-stage front air bags with Passenger Sensing System4. Three-point safety belts with pretensioners and load-limiting retractors. Security system and engine-immobilizing theft-deterrent feature. Automatic projector-beam halogen headlamps and daytime running lamps. Projector-beam halogen foglamps |
The 2007 Saturn SKY is a two seater with room for infinite experiences. There, above and beyond the windshield, is the half of the world that you’ve been missing—the top half. So now you can take your senses for a joy ride, where you’re sure to appreciate an entirely different kind of new car smell: fresh air. You’ll find it’s always available in the SKY.
