The Pontiac Solstice might have had its fair proportion of shortcomings, however it was additionally proof that it’s loads simpler to get folks to miss your faults when you’re handsome. And whereas we wouldn’t say the Solstice GXP was underpowered, no less than for the 2000s, we wouldn’t precisely have complained if Pontiac had been capable of give it extra energy. Maybe that will have occurred if the Solstice had survived lengthy sufficient to earn a redesign, however GM murdered Pontiac earlier than that might occur, so lately, if 260 hp isn’t sufficient, it’s important to take a look at the aftermarket.

On this case, the aftermarket didn’t simply crank up the turbo enhance. As a substitute, this 2006 Pontiac Solstice has been given an entire new engine — a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 to be extra particular. Now, to be honest, this isn’t the primary V8-swapped Solstice that we’ve seen. Simply final 12 months, an LS2-powered Solstice confirmed up at a Mecum public sale, however that one solely made 400 hp. Based on the vendor, this Solstice makes nearer to 600 hp. Which is extra, and extra is all the time higher.

It’s additionally been given a Tremec T56 six-speed guide transmission, a limited-slip differential from a Cadillac CTS-V and a customized exhaust. So whoever wins this public sale higher be sure there’s quite a lot of room of their finances for brand spanking new tires. Whether or not it feels secure to drive or not continues to be up within the air, however on the very least, you already know this factor goes to be wild. And even when it’s a handful, who cares? Risking demise each time you get behind the wheel is how you already know you’re actually residing.

That stated, it’s not precisely an ideal automotive. A lot of the outside modifications are, uh, a bit polarizing. And there’s additionally the half the place it used to have a salvaged title and has since been rebuilt. However that’s no large deal, proper? Should you’re going to expertise the enjoyment of a 600-hp Solstice, you’ve received to take just a few dangers alongside the way in which. Why let somewhat rebuilt title cease you?