wukindada Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Another tidbit...... No 6.2L..... we wil only see the 6.0 but tuned to 400hp Even though it's not a possibility right now I keep hoping they will offer a wagon in the states. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Another tidbit...... No 6.2L..... we wil only see the 6.0 but tuned to 400hp Even though it's not a possibility right now I keep hoping they will offer a wagon in the states. On the GM dealer network site, it lists the GXP as having the LS3 6.2L V8. http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/pontiac-g8-gxp-ri.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/pontiac-g8-gxp.jpg Article: http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=6603&idg=1&idi=1 / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Stealth Blue - see attached. (not my pics) Wow - on my much higher resolution monitor at home, this looks very purplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I realy like this car Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I realy like this car The whole 6.2L V8 really throws a wrench in wanting the GT. I'm sure many people want the biggest and baddest engine they can buy. :lol: :lol: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well I do:cool: Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well I do:cool: The blue is iffy for me. I love blue, but the purple tint is kinda killing it for me. I wish it was more like the B5 Blue Dodge is using in their 2008 SRT8 Super Bee. I would definitely need to see the Stealth Blue in person. Second choice - black with black/red interior. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Video of the car http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=124876/firstNav=Gallery/videoId=20218214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb42882 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Here is a pic of the one that was at the philly car show. [ame=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jason_burmeister/2259640129/in/set-72157603879401658/]Pontiac G8 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!@@AMEPARAM@@http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2259640129_f1a1be9de1_m.jpg@@AMEPARAM@@2259640129@@AMEPARAM@@f1a1be9de1[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassa Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Video of the car http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=124876/firstNav=Gallery/videoId=20218214 Nice! Tough to beat for the $$$ Now if there was something that could be done about that horrible Grand Am grill......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Stryker Blue is going to replace the Stealth Blue late this summer on the 2009 model. Rumor is that this is the color Stryker Blue will be: http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/7782806.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I am starving for info on this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 G8 GT vs Charger R/T http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=124883?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.* Full G8 GT review with video: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124876?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..2.* Edmunds video review of G8 GT: [ame=http://youtube.com/watch?v=H87biHnOr2M]YouTube - Pontiac Reinvents Itself: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT by Inside Line[/ame] . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The Charger R/T against the G8, are you serious, the charger SRT-8 is a closer match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The Charger R/T against the G8, are you serious, the charger SRT-8 is a closer match They did that already. I think they did as a full article compairing it to the R/T, because the price is much closer to the G8 than the SRT8. But, they did compare both, and said the SRT8 was just a .1 or .2 seconds faster than the G8. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well they also state that the charger ran a 13.6 and i have seen bone stock SRT-8s hit 13.1s- 13.2s. Also i know the G8 GT could hit low 13s with stick and a good driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thats why when the GXT or whatever they call it comes out for the price of the SRT8 charger it is going to blow its doors off. If the GT can already hang with the SRT8 the GXT will run mid to low 12's and put the charger out of business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSPECB STI Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I can see some problems on the horizon for GM and the importation of G8 to North America. Namely the exchange rate between Australia $ and US $. When GM started committing to this the exchange rate was something like AUS $1 = US $ 0.75. This morning the Aussie dollar was trading at it highest since 1984. The Aus $1 = US $0.94 !!!! This means the cost of importing the car has climbed 25% already and ecomomist are predicting that the AUS $ could actually climb past the US $ by years end. The Euro has also hit a high against US $ as well. What does this mean to US buyers? Higher cost more than likely or much lower profits for GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSPECB STI Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 new HSV 7 ltr V8 Coupe anyone? http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/motorshows/story/all_new_hsv_a_quick_fire_king/melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thats why when the GXT or whatever they call it comes out for the price of the SRT8 charger it is going to blow its doors off. If the GT can already hang with the SRT8 the GXT will run mid to low 12's and put the charger out of business Since it is expected that the GXP will get around 425hp then it will be a low 13 second/high 12 second car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan3000 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hope I'm not doubling up here since I couldn't be bothered with all 13 pages of this but.. FYI - Holden have previously experimented with an AWD system in the Monaro (the base for the Pontiac GTO) .. http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/hsv-coupe-4.htm I don't think it rated too well due to the extra weight of the AWD system which btw Holden also have available in a station wagon format and kind of modern day 4 door El Camino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbluelb Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Unfortunately the G8 is a bit of a fat pig already. A heavy AWD system would likely not add to the driving experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Unfortunately the G8 is a bit of a fat pig already. A heavy AWD system would likely not add to the driving experience. 1. Not to be rehashed for the 500th time... The G8 weight is right on par for a V8 full size sedan. 550i, E550, M45 all weigh within 100 lbs. 2. Unlike the last Holden attempt at AWD the G8 platform was designed to accommodate AWD. An AWD system could be with less of a weight penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 BTW, The holden Coupe 60 concept has a 6.0 Liter engine... kinda makes sense that way. but it looks hot, but probably heavy for a coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan3000 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 1. Not to be rehashed for the 500th time... The G8 weight is right on par for a V8 full size sedan. 550i, E550, M45 all weigh within 100 lbs. 2. Unlike the last Holden attempt at AWD the G8 platform was designed to accommodate AWD. An AWD system could be with less of a weight penalty. Good Call.. Sign me up! ... as long as the front drive could be disconnected ala traction control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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