Here are a couple nice articles on the Vauxhall Lightning. Since it seems that the Lightning will likely be identical mechanically with the Solstice, you may find some interesting insights (my apologies to those who have already seen the articles).

The second one is particularly interesting because they actually drove it. Sounds very promising.

Here's a short quote:

"With the engine producing 240bhp and 305Nm of torque, the Lightning flashes forward. More urgent at low revs than the Honda S2000, and as tuneful as the Porsche Boxster, the car is great fun to drive. Gearchanges are short, but the ratios are surprisingly well suited to the engine.

The steering is needle-sharp, delivering great precision, and the only thing that reminds you the Lightning is a concept rather than a production model is the high gloss finish to the trim."


http://www.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030514vauxhall-lightning/

http://www.maxim-magazine.co.uk/?%2Fmixer%2Fmixer.php%3Ffb%3D1%26id%3D3625%26sub_s ection%3D14

Woo woo, that car looks great too :)

They've got a winner on their hands with that frame/design.