GMI Preview: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

[vt6banger]

Originally Posted by GMfan1111

I'll admit I was impressed with the G8 GXP but I know Pontiac could've made the engine more than 403 horsepower. the LS2 in its most current form was making 400 even and IMO the LS3 should have made at least 410 to 420 horsepower. Other than that little gripe its a great looking car

they wont bring it out with power anywhere near corvette, just getting the corvette engine is a win, see your local tuner to get the power you want.

the only thing I dont like is that the ls3 is labelled 'corvette' motor as now all the idiots over here in OZ can 'justify' there chev badges all over there holdens

[FISH]

Originally Posted by vt6banger

they wont bring it out with power anywhere near corvette, just getting the corvette engine is a win, see your local tuner to get the power you want.

the only thing I dont like is that the ls3 is labelled 'corvette' motor as now all the idiots over here in OZ can 'justify' there chev badges all over there holdens

I know. I just passed a Torana with a Chev badge on it.

[Tony's BlkGTP]

That car just looks so awesome and I really hope to will produce a 2 door version. I could care less what they call it, just make it!! I really want one, but not a 4 door.

[reefblue42]

This thing looks great, I'll take mine in silver...

[MisterMe]

Originally Posted by I-Love-Pontiac

Are the hood scoops functional yet?

No. There is no way to route air from the "hood scoops" to the intake plenum. Functional hood scoops would require significant redesigns of both the plenum and the hood.

[TAMark]

The current issue of Automobile takes a shot at the non-functional scoops on the G8. The same issue reviews the Challenger. So I checked to see if they mentioned the non-functional scoops on its hood. Nope, not a word.