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Old 03-15-2008, 06:13 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Re: Revealed: 2009 LS3 Pontiac G8 GXP!

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Originally Posted by joshls View Post
Really wanted the new taillights. That's the biggest G8 weakness in my opinion. Is 400 HP really going to make a huge performance increase with the weight of this vehicle? How much is it going to cost?
It's not just 40hp....

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The six-speed has a generous 6.04:1 overall ratio that enables a "steep" first-gear. The result is strong launch acceleration....

A 3.27 final drive ratio comes with automatic-equipped GXPs, and a 3.70 gear is matched with the manual transmission.
Plus, the manual will have less parasitic loss, so more power gets to the ground.
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