phyzik
03-27-2008, 06:19 PM
Well, I got my truck paid off and only got utility bills at the house now so Im starting to save for my next vehicle which will be my "fun" vehicle.
I've been looking at the new Dodge Challener SRT-8 and the new Camaro but the other day I took my brother, who is home from Iraq, to get a rental car for the time he is here.
We ended up going to Red McCombs GMC off of 410 (the one with the Indian) since they have an Enterprise there and its close to the house... while there I saw something I didnt recognize... Turned out to be the new Pontiac G8 GT.
http://digiads.com.au/car-news/images/article_9342-img_0.jpg
I have to say, I was impressed. Impressed enough to do some research on it. Turns out they are coming out with a GXP version and now Im definately going to have to consider it.
This is from www.roadandtrack.com ........
The G8 GXP will have a 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 (the G8 GT uses a 361-bhp 6.0-liter) is pretty much the same terrific new pushrod small-block found in the 2008 C6 Corvette — one of the very best V-8s ever made. Although horsepower and torque numbers aren't finalized yet, Pontiac estimates the outputs at 402 bhp and 402 lb.-ft. of torque (the torque for the 6-speed manual is estimated at 400 lb.-ft.). The horsepower figure is down 28 to the Vette, but torque is about the same.......
.....Pontiac estimates the G8 GXP will hit 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and will run the quarter mile in 13 flat.
Damn, 3 sweet cars to chose from.... What do you think?
BTW, the G8 GT (with the 6.0l) was just 32,750.00 at the dealer. That is, by far, the best price for the performance. Cant wait to see what the GXP version goes for.
I've been looking at the new Dodge Challener SRT-8 and the new Camaro but the other day I took my brother, who is home from Iraq, to get a rental car for the time he is here.
We ended up going to Red McCombs GMC off of 410 (the one with the Indian) since they have an Enterprise there and its close to the house... while there I saw something I didnt recognize... Turned out to be the new Pontiac G8 GT.
http://digiads.com.au/car-news/images/article_9342-img_0.jpg
I have to say, I was impressed. Impressed enough to do some research on it. Turns out they are coming out with a GXP version and now Im definately going to have to consider it.
This is from www.roadandtrack.com ........
The G8 GXP will have a 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 (the G8 GT uses a 361-bhp 6.0-liter) is pretty much the same terrific new pushrod small-block found in the 2008 C6 Corvette — one of the very best V-8s ever made. Although horsepower and torque numbers aren't finalized yet, Pontiac estimates the outputs at 402 bhp and 402 lb.-ft. of torque (the torque for the 6-speed manual is estimated at 400 lb.-ft.). The horsepower figure is down 28 to the Vette, but torque is about the same.......
.....Pontiac estimates the G8 GXP will hit 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and will run the quarter mile in 13 flat.
Damn, 3 sweet cars to chose from.... What do you think?
BTW, the G8 GT (with the 6.0l) was just 32,750.00 at the dealer. That is, by far, the best price for the performance. Cant wait to see what the GXP version goes for.