The Saturn Sky is a two-seater roadster built by GM's now-defunct subsidiary Saturn between 2006 and the company’s closure in 2009 (due to GM’s post-recession budget cuts). It was based on the GM Kappa platform (which it shared with the Pontiac Solstice). Some may also know this car from a different branch of the General Motors automotive tree: Opel. The 2007-10 Opel GT was, in fact, a badge-engineered Saturn Sky for the European market, though sales figures indicate that it was nowhere as successful as the Saturn. The Red Line sub-model of the Sky came with a more powerful turbocharged engine than the base version, a torque-sensing limited-slip differential, StabiliTrak stability control, and enhanced suspension.

Exterior and Interior

This particular example has a glossy red exterior with a tan interior. The manual soft-top is also tan, matching the interior, and has a glass rear window and defroster. Being a Red Line, it has several visual upgrades over the base model. On the outside, it has dual polished stainless steel exhaust outlets and silver 18” 5-spoke alloy wheels. On the interior, it has a black leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls, stainless steel pedals, chrome door sills (with “Saturn” stamped on them), and embroidered seats. The paintwork appears to be in good condition, except for a few scuffs on the underside of the front bumper.

Engine

The Saturn Sky Red Line was available with a 2L Ecotec turbocharged 4-cylinder (which was shared with the Pontiac Solstice and claimed to make 260hp) and a choice of either a 5-speed automatic or a 5-speed Aisin manual transmission. The current owner states that this car has a new 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec I4 engine with 500 miles from General Motors and that it has been upgraded with a 5-speed manual transmission swap. It also reportedly has a new clutch. It also has independent front and rear suspension and disc brakes on all four wheels.