February 21, 2007

[Redwood]

-Bob Lutz Explains Why The Pontiac GTO failed
-Audi A5? Old News, Pal. Audi S5 Images Leaked
-Follow-Up Test: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo
-More Details Emerge About Maserati’s GranTurismo
-Noble hands over M12 and M400 to 1G Racing
-Sharing is saving: GM to save up to $750 million on Zeta RWD platform
-RUMOR: Next Jaguar XJ will level luxury field
-BMW 3-series convertible press kit
-Same Old Story - Cheating has been around since NASCAR's inception
-Mazda's Crossover-kill? - Execs say each of the 5 people haulers serves a niche
-Latest shots of the 2008 M3 (some from the other day)
-BMW Makes A Bold Move And Uncaps Reimbursement For Disabled Buyers
-BMW 6-series to get twin-turbo diesel (thanks Cody)

[duck]

Re: February 21, 2007

-Bob Lutz Explains Why The Pontiac GTO failed

Lutz states on Holden G8 pricing that it'll be around what the Dodge Magnum is priced at. Odd car to compare with. Maybe GM will buy Chrysler and turn it into an El Camino.

autos.yahoo MSRP/Invoice
***2006 Dodge Magnum RT $30,855 $28,440 5.7L V8 340HP
2006 Dodge Magnum RT AWD $32,855 $30,240 5.7L V8 340HP
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 $37,320 $34,693 6.1L V8 425HP

I'm guessing the G8 would be priced more like the RT RWD. $30k is still a chunk but Holdens are nice and dey gots da powah. 361hp with a heinous airbox.

I got a question for the non Pontiac-haters out there. The G8 V8 is a "GT." Pontiac has all those "GXP" models out there as top of their lines. What does this mean? Is there a full 400hp version coming down the line? Will the "X" mean AWD? I don't recall ever seeing that mentioned as a design option on that chassis. It would only make them weigh as much as my 9C1 C******* did. ;-P I guess if it got the 7 liter motor it could overcome that. :-D 400hp Camaro SS? 500hp COPO Camaro?

Does anyone one here know what a V8 is anymore?

[Shortcutsleeping]

Re: February 21, 2007

Does anyone one here know what a V8 is anymore?

1992 Camaro B4c = v8
2004 Corvette LS1 = v8
2005 2500hd Duramax = v8

oh yes....some of us still 'speak the language'.

Costas

[duck]

Re: February 21, 2007

You don't have a Subevo E36 yet!?

[GoDog]

Re: February 21, 2007

Is mine a DuPontiac or does it have to be a V8 (maybe it's a Pontevo)
I doubt the Solstice will ever have a awd variant

[duck]

Re: February 21, 2007

Well, the GXP models are acceptable and it is in roadster form with decent power. An LS1 conversion would be preferable but I'll let you get settled in Clear Lake before I pass judgment.

[Shortcutsleeping]

Re: February 21, 2007

You don't have a Subevo E36 yet!?

Do I live in Dallas? Do I have a shiny leather jacket? Do I have a huuuuge tv?

Costas


ps: I know, pass the haterade and I'm being negative and whatnot... ;-P

[C3]

Re: February 21, 2007

Do I live in Dallas? Do I have a shiny leather jacket? Do I have a huuuuge tv?

Costas


ps: I know, pass the haterade and I'm being negative and whatnot... ;-P

Dang, living in Dallas sounds pretty sweet. I should move! Err, wait...

[Redwood]

Re: February 21, 2007

Do I live in Dallas? Do I have a shiny leather jacket? Do I have a huuuuge tv?

Costas

Heeeeeeeey, I resemble that remark. I'm not alone though.

[duck]

Re: February 21, 2007

Heeeeeeeey, I resemble that remark. I'm not alone though.

And you drive a....?

This is what is called..."full circle." :-D

[McCall]

Re: February 21, 2007

no shinny leather jacket here!!! The rest..........

[Hunter]

Re: February 21, 2007

no shinny leather jacket here!!! The rest..........

Wait I have a shinny leather jacket

[duck]

Re: February 21, 2007

shinny

Main Entry: 1shin·ny
Variant(s): also shin·ney /'shi-nE/
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from 1shin
: a variation of hockey played by children with a curved stick and a ball or block of wood; also : the stick used