SATURN UNVEILS THREE-DOOR COUPE PERFORMANCE CONCEPT

The Saturn SC, the world's first three-door coupe, is the platform for a one-of-a-kind concept vehicle that showcases performance products and updates available to Saturn customers.

Dubbed the "SC2 Concept," this hot red Saturn borrows ideas from amateur racing and from the California-inspired compact car performance scene. Both cultures are increasingly using sporty Saturn models, and both represent the cutting edge for today's small-car enthusiasts. In creating the SC2 Concept, Saturn solicited input from several internal groups as well as from original equipment and aftermarket suppliers. The finished vehicle is truly a team effort. Most of the chassis and powertrain components are from aftermarket tuner SPS of Dayton, Ohio.

Nationally recognized as a leader in the growing Saturn performance market, SPS's wide selection of parts, combined with their enthusiasm for the SC2 Concept, created a natural partnership opportunity. Also cooperating in the development of the SC2 Concept are two of Saturn's original equipment suppliers. Enkei, manufacturer of the "Teardrop IV" alloy wheels available on production SC2 coupes, contributed its new 17-inch "Shogun" aftermarket wheels. Firestone, supplier of Saturn's original equipment 680, Affinity and Firehawk GTA tires, contributed its 17-inch Firehawk SZ50 series. The unique "Hot Rod Red" exterior paint (brilliant red w/ holographic metallic mica), red perforated leather interior, and white-faced gauge cluster are from Saturn's Vehicle Engineering Center in Madison Heights, Michigan. Saturn team members at the VEC also completed final assembly and preparation of the SC2 Concept.

SC2 CONCEPT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis Modifications
Enkei 17x7 inch "Shogun" wheels
Firestone Firehawk SZ50 215/45ZR-17 tires
SPS SCCA-Approved Showroom Stock Suspension Package. (Package includes 1.3 inch front and 1.1 inch rear ride height reductions, increased spring rates, front and rear gas struts with increased damping rates, and 16.5 mm 3-way adjustable rear sway bar)
SPS Front Upper Strut Tower Chassis Brace
Cross-Drilled Vented Front and Cross-Drilled Solid Rear Brake Rotors (provided by SPS)
Carbon-Metallic Brake Linings (provided by SPS)

Drivetrain Modifications
SPS High-Flow Extrude-Honed Intake Manifold SPS High-Flow Extrude-Honed Exhaust Manifold SPS Enlarged Throttle Body Unit
SPS Chromed Performance Air Inlet with K&N Open-Element Air Cleaner SPS 2.0-inch Mandrel-Bent Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust System SPS Three-Chamber Stainless Steel Performance Muffler with polished tip SPS 380 kpa Fuel Pressure Regulator
Red 8.5mm Ignition Cables (provided by SPS)
Interior Modifications
SPS Short-Throw Manual Shifter
Red Perforated-Leather Interior (Saturn-designed in conjunction w/ OEM supplier) White-Face Gauge Cluster (Saturn-designed in conjunction w/ OEM supplier)
Exterior Modifications
Unique "Hot Rod Red" Exterior Paint (Saturn-developed in conjunction w/ supplier) CATZ "XLO" Gold Driving Lamps with Chromed Aluminum Housings, provided by SPS