New Pontiac G8

Braves299 · 09-27-2006, 10:39 AM

Is this what it's going to look like? I think it looks great! Sort of resembles the last generation Subaru Legacy.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-conte...18&idg=1&idi=1

pyro · 09-27-2006, 10:40 AM

old news...good luck with GM making their cars look like the prototypes...should look similar tho.

Grreen99GT · 09-27-2006, 11:26 AM

i think it resembles the gto in a lot of ways, but with its own grand prix style. i really like it.

bigbenSC · 09-27-2006, 12:44 PM

There are some other good pics in that issue of Motor trend. It's another Holden model with a Pontiac dart, but I like it a lot.

Kdawg207 · 09-27-2006, 12:46 PM

old news indeed - i will **** myself if it actually happens AND looks like this though

that would be against Pontiac policy

Mirage85 · 09-27-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kdawg207

that would be against Pontiac policy

What, you mean actually start making cars that look good again?

Kdawg207 · 09-27-2006, 01:23 PM

yes - that and actually sticking to concepts and such

Exodus · 09-27-2006, 01:40 PM

It almost has an Evo-ish look to it.
I concur w/ the others, not gonna happen

notsoaveragej0e · 09-27-2006, 02:41 PM

Hi, I am a G8. I stole my rims from a GTO. kthnxbi

kingsofcrunk · 09-27-2006, 03:24 PM

Hey has it been discussed here that Pontiac may ditch FWD and be RWD only company in the near future? If not I have the article I can scan.

AaronGTR · 09-27-2006, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Hi, I am a G8. I stole my rims from a GTO. kthnxbi

Worst thing they could do since the stock GTO wheels are the ugliest stock wheels I've ever seen. Those don't look exactly like the GTO wheels though.

Not a bad looking car overall. We'll see what it actually looks like though if they actually make it... and what kind of powertrain etc it comes with.

SpyhunteR · 09-27-2006, 04:19 PM

Looks like Pontiac wants to play rally w/ the Evo and Scooby guys. Roflmao.

awaadster3 · 09-27-2006, 04:22 PM

i believe it a holden .. one of the newly released ones slapped with pontiac grills.

bigbenSC · 09-27-2006, 06:26 PM

^ Bingo, this is just a 2007 Holden Commodore with a Pontiac grill and center caps. Motor Trend had said that GM would throw some money at the car and give it more of a reskin than the GTO got if it goes into production. I'd take an LS2 RWD version of this car for sure if they could price it just under 30 grand to start.

Sleepwalkr · 09-27-2006, 06:38 PM

According to the article; all GM has to do is start shipping it here, make it conform to US crash-ratings and emissions, and we're golden. Thats basically all they did with the GTO. They're saying "this time, GM has already thought ahead."

For those saying if this car happens, it won't look that good. Actually it'll most likely look identical to this pic. They did it with the GTO. The pic of course is what the GTP or GXP model would look like, but the regular Grand Prix/G8 would obviously be toned down a little.

In a different article I read, they guessing a 0-60 time of around 5.3 and a 1/4 mile time in the high 13's. Pretty damn sweet if you ask me. Plus, they're not trying to compete with Evo's or STi's...... those cars are for kids who just wanna go fast. The new G8 would be fast, and of a higher quality all-around for a complete package. Plus, its a bit larger than the afformentioned kiddie-cars.

LoboMan7409 · 09-27-2006, 07:17 PM

I dont think it is gonna be called a G8, I think it is just a good old Grand Prix

godenbrncs · 09-27-2006, 07:57 PM

Looks like a Mazda 6 to me, but I like those and this as well. Anything looks better with a Pontiac logo. What's with Pontiac naming everything with a G and a number? It's very unoriginal and too much like BMW and the others. Confusing if you ask me. I heard that the G8 was to be the replacement for the Grand Prix for a while now. I think they'll do it. They always get rid of the cars that sell and put a different one out instead. This one may actually be a winner though.

MongooseDog · 09-27-2006, 08:56 PM

Yeah it should be ready to go. When the Commodore was being built they shelled out money to make it US ready when it was produced. Its engineered for right or left hand drive, and I believe is up to safety ratings.

normal · 09-27-2006, 09:39 PM

The only way I see this one happening is if they squash the GTO and use this in its place, because if i recall the GTO (tho i am a huge fan of it) has not sold anywhere near what pontiac/gm wanted, and this car would def be steeping on its toes...so either ditch the GTO or forget about the concept being anywhere near as powerful...think v-6 maybe? perhaps a blower to tag along?

Gold99HO · 09-27-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

those cars are for kids who just wanna go.

what do you mean by KIDs? i want an EVO and i want to go fast and am not a kid am leagal now!

09-27-2006, 10:39 AM	#1
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09-27-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
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Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	It almost has an Evo-ish look to it. I concur w/ the others, not gonna happen __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

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notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Hi, I am a G8. I stole my rims from a GTO. kthnxbi __________________

09-27-2006, 04:19 PM	#12
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	Looks like Pontiac wants to play rally w/ the Evo and Scooby guys. Roflmao. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-27-2006, 11:26 AM	#3
Grreen99GT GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 2011 Cruze LTZ	i think it resembles the gto in a lot of ways, but with its own grand prix style. i really like it.

09-27-2006, 12:44 PM	#4
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	There are some other good pics in that issue of Motor trend. It's another Holden model with a Pontiac dart, but I like it a lot.

09-27-2006, 04:22 PM	#13
awaadster3 GAGT - Member AKA: ammar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bloomfield, MI Age: 35 Posts: 520 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT Sedan	i believe it a holden .. one of the newly released ones slapped with pontiac grills.

09-27-2006, 06:26 PM	#14
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	^ Bingo, this is just a 2007 Holden Commodore with a Pontiac grill and center caps. Motor Trend had said that GM would throw some money at the car and give it more of a reskin than the GTO got if it goes into production. I'd take an LS2 RWD version of this car for sure if they could price it just under 30 grand to start.

09-27-2006, 06:38 PM	#15
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	According to the article; all GM has to do is start shipping it here, make it conform to US crash-ratings and emissions, and we're golden. Thats basically all they did with the GTO. They're saying "this time, GM has already thought ahead." For those saying if this car happens, it won't look that good. Actually it'll most likely look identical to this pic. They did it with the GTO. The pic of course is what the GTP or GXP model would look like, but the regular Grand Prix/G8 would obviously be toned down a little. In a different article I read, they guessing a 0-60 time of around 5.3 and a 1/4 mile time in the high 13's. Pretty damn sweet if you ask me. Plus, they're not trying to compete with Evo's or STi's...... those cars are for kids who just wanna go fast. The new G8 would be fast, and of a higher quality all-around for a complete package. Plus, its a bit larger than the afformentioned kiddie-cars. __________________

09-27-2006, 07:17 PM	#16
LoboMan7409 User account under probation AKA: Alan Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 884 Vehicle: 2003 GT1	I dont think it is gonna be called a G8, I think it is just a good old Grand Prix

09-27-2006, 07:57 PM	#17
godenbrncs Kreative Kat AKA: Kat Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fredericksburg VA Age: 37 Posts: 169 Vehicle: 2002.5 GAGT SC/T Coupe	Looks like a Mazda 6 to me, but I like those and this as well. Anything looks better with a Pontiac logo. What's with Pontiac naming everything with a G and a number? It's very unoriginal and too much like BMW and the others. Confusing if you ask me. I heard that the G8 was to be the replacement for the Grand Prix for a while now. I think they'll do it. They always get rid of the cars that sell and put a different one out instead. This one may actually be a winner though. __________________ Kat My 2002 Grand AM GT SC/T GoDenBrncs@yahoo.com

09-27-2006, 08:56 PM	#18
MongooseDog East Bound and Down AKA: Nick Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Illinois Age: 33 Posts: 150 Vehicle: 1998 S10 Blazer	Yeah it should be ready to go. When the Commodore was being built they shelled out money to make it US ready when it was produced. Its engineered for right or left hand drive, and I believe is up to safety ratings. __________________ 1979 Trans Am - Solar Gold, T-Tops, 403. 1998 S10 Blazer - Nothing fun....yet.

09-27-2006, 09:39 PM	#19
normal GAGT - Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 86 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	The only way I see this one happening is if they squash the GTO and use this in its place, because if i recall the GTO (tho i am a huge fan of it) has not sold anywhere near what pontiac/gm wanted, and this car would def be steeping on its toes...so either ditch the GTO or forget about the concept being anywhere near as powerful...think v-6 maybe? perhaps a blower to tag along?

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