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Pontiac GXP confirmed with 415HP

rybo submitted on 9/9/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:43:42 AM

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General Motors’ performance flagship for the Pontiac G8 range, the all-new 2009 GXP saloon, will arrive in showrooms in the first half of next year with a 415hp (309kW) version of the Corvette’s LS3 V8 engine nestled under its bonnet.



Peak torque, meanwhile, is rated at 415lb-ft (563Nm) and according to official SAE J1349 dyno charts there’s more than 300lb-ft (406Nm) of twist from as early as 2,000rpm all the way up to redline.

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Pontiac GXP confirmed with 415HP

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EvoAudi

Me likey.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 8:46:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

1995e34

i recommend a high performance 6 cylinder.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 8:54:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

91z4me

Why?

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Posted on 9/9/2008 10:00:06 AM | | Votes: 3   

1995e34

efficiency. weight.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2008 4:31:15 PM | | Votes: -1   

91z4me

Or you could want the performance version. The V6 is alright but if you want to 'row you own' w/ 415 hp on tap and enjoy it then this is what you get. Not everyone just wants a grocery getter.

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Posted on 9/10/2008 5:41:58 PM | | Votes: 1   

B7FAN

nice car probably the best thing pontiac put out in a few decades

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Posted on 9/9/2008 10:15:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

B7FAN

I dont know about the best in the world....but seriously dude or chic how can you say they are the best in the world prior to 2006 GM has produced nothing but shi@#y cars except the vette and their fullsize trucks have been on point. Other than that they just started making cars in the U.S with european standards. best in the world is an overstatement they may be the best in the domestic market BUT DAMN SURE NOT IN THE WORLD....whatever you smoking put it out and think about what you said

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Posted on 9/9/2008 11:58:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

B7FAN

Whatever man hey guys I think I found MichaelTaylor he is cptamazing4....lolol....this guys a fkn idiot....why dont you elaborate on your so called dreamed up facts...olololol..im sorry I cant hold my laugh in I just cant beleive how much of an idiot you are because the last I checked the germans ruled the european market. where do you get your facts off the back of the Lucky Charms cereal box...lolol...your not worth me responding to your comment. what grade you in 11th or 10th I will just let your imagination run free...lololol....hey why dont you put your hand in your back pocket and scratch your head...lolololololol...you dont know your facts but you are funny

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Posted on 9/9/2008 3:12:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

CommonSense01

cptamazing

I like GM but you do nothing to prove your point, you cant just spew out irrlevant crap and expect anyone to take you seriuosly. Btw captain, this isnt really american, just an american engine, like i said in my previous comment "Its like saying the Noble m12 is an american car becuase it uses the ford Duratech engine."
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Posted on 9/10/2008 3:43:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

golfer38

Keep that momentum going GM. A great looking car is now equipped with an even better drivetrain. For those looking for a BMW M5 but can't come close to affording it, here's your car.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 10:52:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

budfrogS4

I'd probably go for the E39 M5 or C5 RS6. You could probably get these used for about the same price as the G8.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 11:43:48 AM | | Votes: -2   

budfrogS4

Sorry, forgot to mention the E55 too.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 11:44:52 AM | | Votes: -1   

CommonSense01

Recommending a used perforamnce car like an m3 or an m5 is usually pretty bad advice. Usually buyers of such cars push them to the limits, The engine is highly stressed, the car rattles at times due to a highly damped suspension. Buying a used m5 is not the same thing as a new M5. E55 on the other hand are a better choice, thier respective buyers usually dont track the cars and dont drive them at the limit daily.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 12:41:55 PM | | Votes: 3   

bmwdrvr

i think anyone that buys a midsize sedan with a v8 producing over 400hp is going to be running these cars....and not everyone would waste the trade in, and everythign else on an M5 just to track it, that makes no sense, they are catering to the same buyer.....thoug I think the G8 would be a good alternative a used one of these cars, or even someone that just wants a good performance sedan I finally had a chance to drive the G8 V8 and i have to admit its a good car, the ride and handlign compromise is great, at normal cruising you can hardly even tell you have such a large engine or that much power, its like night and day quiet, comfortable, yet fast and with an awesome sound good car

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Posted on 9/9/2008 8:39:03 PM | | Votes: 0   

bmwdrvr

and on a side note its the reason i have so much faith in the upcoming Camaro over the mustang, being based on the G8 Gm would have to try very hard to screw it up

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Posted on 9/9/2008 8:40:02 PM | | Votes: 2   

CommonSense01

Recommending a used perforamnce car like an m3 or an m5 is usually pretty bad advice. Usually buyers of such cars push them to the limits, The engine is highly stressed, the car rattles at times due to a highly damped suspension. Buying a used m5 is not the same thing as a new M5. E55 on the other hand are a better choice, thier respective buyers usually dont track the cars and dont drive them at the limit daily.

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Posted on 9/9/2008 12:41:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

CommonSense01

damikco

i could be mistaken but isnt this really Australian? Its like saying the Noble m12 is an american car becuase it uses the ford Duratech engine.

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Posted on 9/10/2008 3:41:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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