The 2008 Saturn Sky Red Line displays several exclusive interior and exterior features compared to the Sky roadster. Noteworthy among them are 18-inch polished aluminum alloy wheels, dual polished aluminum exhaust outlets, front lower fascia with design elements, cooling vents and a large mesh grille. Headlamp treatment replaces the Sky’s brilliant finish with black bezels.
The 2008 Saturn Sky Redline features a compact cockpit, leather shift knob, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, stainless steel pedal covers, metallic sill plates, unique Red Line gauges and a digital boost gauge included in the Driver Information Center. As with any two-seat sports convertible, luggage space is rather a compromise, but it can still hold plenty for short trips.
The Red Line handles well, has a performance-tuned suspension and feels rock solid with exemplary road-hugging qualities because it is low slung. Vibration and wind noise, normally expected in a convertible, is minimal. The car features an Ecotec turbocharged 2.0L engine, (GM’s first direct-injection offering) that produces 260 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, making it GM’s most powerful Ecotec production engine.
Fuel economy rates at 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Lower fuel consumption is achieved by gasoline direct-injection technology, whereby fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to ensure complete burning of the air/fuel mixture, thus helping the engine to produce more power. With direct injection, less fuel is required to achieve the desired horsepower compared to a conventional combustion system.
When it comes to an open, wind-in-your-hair convertible, safety is a key element. The Saturn Sky Redline is equipped with dual stage driver and passenger front air bags, daytime running lights, StabiliTrac electronic stability control, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and OnStar telematic services. Visit Autousa for further details.