TTQ B4U Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/15/new-york-08-preview-2009-pontiac-g8-gxp-packs-402-hp-and-a/#comments http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/pontiac-g8-gxp-1280-001a.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/09_pontiac_g8gxp_reda.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ITR Guy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 purdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Does it come in black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow, Ill take 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Cool, but they need to make the "optional third pedal" a standard feature for all G8's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 just too SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwantaturbo Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 that thing is BAAAAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow, I really like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaly13 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I think I may just start saving up my money for one in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Black. Boost. Auto. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Black. <===PASS Boost. <=== PASS Auto. <=== FAIL. :up: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Nope. Family Car FTMFW. :woowoo: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 You can't drive standard when you have a family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The Evo and STi are family cars and you don't see any automatics being offered, what does the trans have to do with it being a family car? Looks too big a car for my liking but at least it's rwd, has a V8, and a option for rowing gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Auto's = nice family cars. You do not have to worry about the shift. KillJoy PS - They are more consistant at the track too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hmm... not digging it personally. The tails look like they could be those nasty altezza look alikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Ls3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Tail lights ruin the entire car. Thums down on this one. LSx in a Marauder.....FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 saw one at the auto show, looked really good :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I also agree the the taillights are a little rough, but the rest of that car (especially the stick-shift powertrain) works well for me. I really like this G8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 If the only thing people can find fault with is the taillights, then Pontiac has really improved their styling and design over the last decade. It's hard to believe this car is made by the same company that gave us the Aztek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ls3? Not quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Actually yes.......the GXP comes with a 400hp version of the LS3. Details below are taken from the link I posted. This is one of the main reasons I'm seriously considering it. "The heart of the G8 GXP is the 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8, currently rated at 402 horsepower (300 kW)* and 402 lb.-ft. of torque (546 Nm)* pending final SAE certification. This engine is the newest member of GM's small-block V-8 family. It features a revised, larger-bore cylinder block, high-flow, L92-style cylinder heads; larger-diameter pistons; unique camshaft and camshaft timing; revised valvetrain with offset intake rocker arms; high-flow intake manifold; and high-flow fuel injectors. The LS3 engine has an aluminum cylinder block with cast-in-place iron cylinder liners. Larger bores help create a 376-cubic-inch displacement. The block casting also features revisions and machining in the bulkheads to enhance its strength and improve bay-to-bay breathing. New pistons were designed for high-rpm performance. New, high-flow cylinder heads aid engine breathing and are based on the large port and valve design found on the LS7 engine and other GM L76 engines. The larger-capacity, straighter intake port-design optimizes intake flow to the combustion chamber, an effect augmented by large valves, measuring 2.16 inches (55.0 mm) on the intake side and 1.59 inches (40.4 mm) on the exhaust side. Pending final testing, the G8 GXP is expected to deliver 0-to-60 mph performance of about 4.7 seconds, and a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds at 108 mph." Not quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Not quite Quite. Hopefully that means, cam, exhaust, and tune... 500 whp like the new Vette. That would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 YAY! Another save from Holden. All praise the aussies and their ability to make GM look occasionally competent! Hell, if it wasn't for the lack of AWD and fuel economy, I might even look at one. (Of course I would immediately strip off any pontiac indicators and make it Holden again. Ala Lauren) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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