2009 Saturn Sky

Introduced as a 2007 model, the Saturn Sky has quickly become one of the brand's most recognizable products. The Sky is nearly identical to the GT roadster sold by GM's German subsidiary Opel. The car is built on the same platform as the popular Pontiac Solstice.

The rear-wheel-drive two-seater is powered by a 2.4-liter inline four cylinder engine. The motor churns out 173 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 167 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. Given the Sky's light 2860-pound curb weight, that's plenty of power for most drivers.

Sky models equipped with the five-speed manual transmission have a new torque beam to reduce noise, vibration and harshness by isolating noise associated with abrupt torque transfer away from the passenger compartment. The system was originally developed specifically for the added power and torque outputs of the Sky Red Line's 2.0L turbo, and then added to all manual transmission models later in the 2007 model year.

For 2008 and onward, Saturn added standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control and a limited-slip differential on all models. The standard audio system in the Sky is improved for 2008, featuring a six-speaker AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability, as well as speed-compensated volume, automatic tone control, TheftLock and Radio Data System. A Monsoon 225-watt seven-speaker system is available. GM has made XM Satellite Radio standard equipment.

The Sky's standard four-wheel disc braking system features 11.7-inch ventilated front and 10.9-inch solid rear discs. In addition, Sky has standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with automatic computer controlled brake force distribution, which helps to keep the car under control during heavy braking.

The Sky features 18-inch by 8-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels, Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/45R18 96V and high-performance all-season tires.