Differences between '07 Opel GT and Sky?

[Wolfman3002]

Does anyone know the actual difference(s) between the '07 GT and the Saturn Sky (besides the Opel GT emblems on the body, that is)?
Also, I wonder if the seats from a new Opel GT would fit into my '73? They look sweet, and it'd sure be nice to have modern seats and keep them true to the Opel name.
Randy

[manta73wi]

Check with Mach1Tom on the seats. His orange GT had black leather Solstice seats in it at the 2006 Route 66 Festival in Springfield. Very cool look and modern comfort!
-Jeff W.
'73, '74, & '75 Manta

[newman27]

I've only done a cursory glance at the spec sheets, but it appears that the Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Red Line, and Opel GT are all the same from a performance perspective. They all have the 260HP 2.0L Ecotec 4 cylinder engine with turbo. Of course, all are also built on the Kappa platform. So, to answer your question, as far as I can tell, the only difference between the Sky Red Line and the Opel GT is badging and maybe some cosmetic differences on the interior.

BTW, I test drove a Solstice GXP today just for fun and man does the turbo improve the acceleration over my NA Solstice. I expected that but not to the degree that I experienced. I hit the rev limiter and squealed the tires without even trying.

[DennisGardiner]

There are many, subtle, differences to distinguish the
new Opel GT from the Saturn Sky.

An extensive list, and an "Opel GT" Spotters Guide,
will be released in an upcoming OMC Blitz issue.

[opelwasp]

Originally Posted by DennisGardiner There are many, subtle, differences to distinguish the new Opel GT from the Saturn Sky. An extensive list, and an "Opel GT" Spotters Guide, will be released in an upcoming OMC Blitz issue.

Oh ya, Dennis? How would you know?
Must have been awesome to be so close to them. Wish I could have been there. Did Gil bring his monster down, or just Patty's? Saw yours in the pictures. Was Opel's top brass impressed?

[DennisGardiner]

Right now, we're trying to organize the hundreds of
photos taken, with other materials given to us,
into some kind of narrative. This will probably
take a few days to accomplish. This event was a
success on every level (in fact, will become legendary
in its own right), and will result in benefits
to every Opel enthusiast for many years to come.

[Wolfman3002]

Dennis,
Looking forward to that upcoming Blitz issue. I guess I shouldn't put off joining the club any longer.
Thanks,
Randy

[opeljohn]

Dennis
I hope you and Gil can make it to this years Route 66 Mother Road fest in Springfield IL. If you could convince someone to have one of the 2007 GTs here it would be awesome.
John