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02-05-2007, 04:51 PM
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#1 | | Teching In
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|  Pontiac G8 (entire front, side, back) spotted in videos from Chicago show
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02-05-2007, 08:26 PM
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Yep. Leaked out before release, whoops  Looks slick IMO But yea those taillights are garbage. Maybe we can get ones from Commodores 
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02-05-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Formula350 Yep. Leaked out before release, whoops Looks slick IMO But yea those taillights are garbage. Maybe we can get ones from Commodores | Yea I have to agree those taillights are U.G.L.Y.
Reminds me of a Toyota or something
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02-05-2007, 09:24 PM
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#4 | | Launching!
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I have pretty much made up my mind....
That will be my next car.
(Keeping the SS, of course)
Anybody know what engine/hp/tq./ ratings?
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02-06-2007, 02:59 AM
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If we end up having a family soon, that'll be the family car.
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02-06-2007, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BananaHead
Anybody know what engine/hp/tq./ ratings?
| As of now were looking at 6.0l, 362hp, 390tq, RWD, 6 speed (auto or manual). But there is talk of maybe an LS2 in it instead and that would be 400hp/400tq
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02-06-2007, 03:45 PM
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yep,.... f*** the camaro......when can i order mine? does hsv offer an all wheel drive variant? thatd be cool to get but they didnt ever offer the gto with it so my guess is no. But maybe that was to stay true to the muscle car deal | |
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02-06-2007, 03:51 PM
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|  Full pics/ info here
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=4734
So what engine does this car have? Its rated at 362hp which seems kinda low for a 6L. Maybe that just means there will be alot of gains from intake, exhaust, and cam. | |
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02-06-2007, 04:18 PM
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It's 400/400 fly wheel and that I believe are the road numbers.
I asked in another thread and didnt see a reply. I thought the LS2 is cut off in 08, so what will the G8 get for a motor? (As in the primary? RWD LS4 or LS1 brought back)
I got GXP gets the LS7 LOL
Maybe the 3 Valve LS"3"?
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02-06-2007, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nelson71 | Man that front end sure is nice
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02-06-2007, 05:10 PM
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I dig this car!
Very well done. World class IMO     [/
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02-06-2007, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JBsZ06 I dig this car!
Very well done. World class IMO [/ | You know the taillights dont look that bad from this angle
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02-06-2007, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Formula350 It's 400/400 fly wheel and that I believe are the road numbers.
I asked in another thread and didnt see a reply. I thought the LS2 is cut off in 08, so what will the G8 get for a motor? (As in the primary? RWD LS4 or LS1 brought back)
I got GXP gets the LS7 LOL
Maybe the 3 Valve LS"3"? | The Road and Track article says 362hp which corresponds to the L98 6.0L engine that is in the Commodore. I have been digging for info on it, but can't find much other than aluminum block 10.4 CR. I am assuming that it uses the L92 style cylinder head. If that is the case it should have the potential for WAAAAAY over 362hp. | |
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02-06-2007, 05:34 PM
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#14 | | Launching!
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Wow...I love it. I had pretty much already made my mind on wanting a G8. Now gimme some sweet colors, a nice 6 speed manual and an agressive exhaust note. Any word on the cost? (I'm sure it's going to be expensive). Also, 361 seems a little odd....Isn't it using the LS2? Maybe those are whp numbers...
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02-06-2007, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BananaHead I have pretty much made up my mind....
That will be my next car.
(Keeping the SS, of course)
Anybody know what engine/hp/tq./ ratings? | You and me both!!!!
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02-06-2007, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BananaHead Wow...I love it. I had pretty much already made my mind on wanting a G8. Now gimme some sweet colors, a nice 6 speed manual and an agressive exhaust note. Any word on the cost? (I'm sure it's going to be expensive). Also, 361 seems a little odd....Isn't it using the LS2? Maybe those are whp numbers... | production l76 for the US possibly?
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02-06-2007, 09:09 PM
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#17 | | Indiana is so screwed...
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That's pretty sharp. A little plainer than I like, but it's still sharp.
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02-06-2007, 09:55 PM
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Should've got the nice spoiler. That tan interior is yuck.
Why is it an L98 when thats a TPI motor? :\
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"The G8 GT Pontiac showed in Chicago is not, in fact, exactly what the G8 GT is going to look like when it hits showrooms early in 2008. This car is dolled up with a few SEMA-style tweaks that will not make it into production. For example, if you like the 20-inch wheels, tough nuggets. They won’t make the cut. Ditto for the ride height (production will be about a half-inch higher), the paint color, the hi-po brakes and painted calipers, and most tragically of all, the lovely two-tone leather interior. An available sport package will include alloy pedals and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, but the leather-wrapped dash is a show-car one-off. So sorry."
| *sigh* Why Pontiac, why? Should've just rebadged the Commodore
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02-07-2007, 12:36 AM
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Wow. Thanks for the good pics!
I agree that the G8 most likely won't have an iron block Tuned Port Injected 350. L98 is, however the engine code for the 6.0L 362hp engine in he VE Commodore. Unfortunately that is about all that I know about it . http://www.caradvice.com.au/613/60l-...v8-l98-engine/ | |
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02-07-2007, 03:09 AM
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i like everything but the rims i think, from the side rear it looks like a mazda 6, but the car is badass overall. id hit it! | |
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