Book excerpt: The Pontiac Solstice Book traces this remarkable new roadster from beginning to end - conception through development and on into production. This panoramic, oversized (9x12 inches) hardcover books eight chapters, 130 pages and 192 color pictures highlight the GM designers, engineers and managers who transformed Bob Lutzs idea into reality in a record 27 months. The book goes into extensive detail about the turbocharged GXP, V8 conversions, the Solstice as race car, manufacturing processes and what's available in the way of accessories and options. The books author is engineer/racer/writer Gary Witzenburg. Bob Lutz, GM's global vice chairman, contributed the foreword.If ever you've lusted after a true American sports car and one of Detroit's greater performance bargains, the Solstice is it. Heres a car thats a pleasure to look at and a kick to drive. Read all about it in The Pontiac Solstice Book.