2009 Pontiac G8 GXP w/ 402 hp (update - El Camino version)
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2009 Pontiac G8 GXP w/ 402 hp (update - El Camino version)
The Northeast is the Pontiac division's largest market, and the brand -- which has played the stepchild in recent years, banished to the outer limits of exhibition halls -- is finally getting its own coming out party in New York next week. The resurgent Performance Division will flex its muscles at the Javits Center. Joining the 2010 G8 sport truck (and maybe another newcomer sporting the Arrowhead badge) is the highly-anticipated Pontiac G8 GXP.
The new Poncho flagship wears subtle visual tweaks including updated front and rear fascias plus the same 19" HSV wheels that were shown on the G8 concept. More importantly, the GXP packs GM's 6.2L LS3 V8 underhood. In this application (it's also in the Vette, where it makes even more power), the small-block punches out 402 horses and 400 lb-ft of torque rearward via a Tremec 6-speed manual gearbox or a HydraMatic 6L80 auto. (Add another 2 pound-feet of twist if you opt for the latter.) A fully-adjustable suspension helps keep the muscle sedan planted to the tarmac, and stopping power comes from the gang at Brembo. Look for an upgraded interior with glitzier trim and well-bolstered leather sport seats.. A Pontiac stand littered with V8s? It's sure been a while. Welcome back to the party, guys. Let the wanton tire destruction begin!
The new Poncho flagship wears subtle visual tweaks including updated front and rear fascias plus the same 19" HSV wheels that were shown on the G8 concept. More importantly, the GXP packs GM's 6.2L LS3 V8 underhood. In this application (it's also in the Vette, where it makes even more power), the small-block punches out 402 horses and 400 lb-ft of torque rearward via a Tremec 6-speed manual gearbox or a HydraMatic 6L80 auto. (Add another 2 pound-feet of twist if you opt for the latter.) A fully-adjustable suspension helps keep the muscle sedan planted to the tarmac, and stopping power comes from the gang at Brembo. Look for an upgraded interior with glitzier trim and well-bolstered leather sport seats.. A Pontiac stand littered with V8s? It's sure been a while. Welcome back to the party, guys. Let the wanton tire destruction begin!
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The 430hp is a LS3 C6 factory tune away. You can take it even further. 402 is quite low, as the engines are the exact same. Besides, what SBC *can't* be modified to all-hell-break-loose?
Pontiac didn't build this car...
And very few people here have experience with Holden build quality, unless of course they are from the Middle East Chevrolet/Euro Vauxhall/ Aussie Holden/ Pontiac rebadged GTO.
Pontiac didn't build this car...
And very few people here have experience with Holden build quality, unless of course they are from the Middle East Chevrolet/Euro Vauxhall/ Aussie Holden/ Pontiac rebadged GTO.
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Styling is definitely nice. It seems to me it's one of the best looking Pontiac sports sedan...
The Power output is very good. How much is this thing going to cost? I heard that the "GT" version runs about $29.5 k... GXP would be in the 32k range then? I'm sure it'll be a very affordable car. I am still concerned about the build quality. mmm..Pontiac...
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The Power output is very good. How much is this thing going to cost? I heard that the "GT" version runs about $29.5 k... GXP would be in the 32k range then? I'm sure it'll be a very affordable car. I am still concerned about the build quality. mmm..Pontiac...
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initial reviewers say that since this car is built by Holden, that the build quality is quite unlike what we're used to from GM here in the States (in a positive way).
Until Bob Lutz's recent push for a global platform plan among the GM subsidiaries, Holden operated largely as a successful autonomous entity in Australia. I know that well into the late 90s Toyota still had to compete with the Holden Commodore for the best selling sedan in Aussieland.