G8 GXP offically rated @ 415 HP 415 TQ

Nice!! I like!!

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/08/pontiac-g8-gxp-officially-rated-at-415-hp/

The V8-powered Pontiac G8 GT has garnered a fair amount of respect around Autoblog HQ, with almost everyone who's spent time behind the wheel singing the praises of the Aussie-imported four-door muscle car. We're all suckers for rubber-melting torque and rear-wheel motivation, and even El Capitan Neff has thought about retiring his Alero for a shot at G8 ownership. For the rest of us, a six-speed manual would seal the deal.

Next year Pontiac will finally offer a proper cog swapper on its G8 GXP, and not only do drivers get to row their own gears, but they're getting an extra 13 horses and 15 lb.-ft. of torque to boot. The SAE has finally performed its official testing on the 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and output is up to 415 horsepower and an equal amount of twist.

With 19-inch HSV wheels framing 14-inch (front) and 12.76-inch (rear) discs and Brembo calipers, a standard LSD and a stiffened suspension, the additional power is just another reason to be smitten by the Pontiac G8 GXP. That, and the Tremac TR060 manual. We'll take ours in slate grey for maximum intimidation.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/2009_62l_ls3_-pontiac_g8_gxp_n.jpg

Extra 13 horses? The G8 GT is rated at 361 right? So wouldn't that be a bigger difference? Or is the GXP going to offer an auto rated at 402?

The G8 GXP is leading the pack to replace my current daily driver! Now we just need pricing info! :D

They originally estimated the HP to be about 402. AFAIK, it's the same engine auto or man.

Yeah about that, why is Camaro required to run 2 V-8's based on trans. while GXP is only using 1? Is it because they expect to sell so few GXP's that it won't make a difference to CAFE? I know GM targeted selling 30-40 thousand G8's total so that would equate to what? about 3-4 thousand GXP's? How many Camaro SS's do they expect to sell?

I'ld be very interested in the 2010 model as long as things like XM, a backup camera and Nav are available with having to add on some $4k pkg.

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I dunno, I was thinkin' I like the V6 Camaro RS as my most favorable option, but after seeing the blue that came out for '09 on the G8's :drool:, and its priced decently, this will probably be my new car...

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Does anyone know when the GXP goes on sale?

Is there an Automatic version of this car? Or is the LS3 only going to be teamed with manuals?

Yeah about that, why is Camaro required to run 2 V-8's based on trans. while GXP is only using 1? Is it because they expect to sell so few GXP's that it won't make a difference to CAFE

Yes, the G8 GXP will have a gas guzzler tax (13 city MPG). They don't want that for the Camaro.

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I dunno, I was thinkin' I like the V6 Camaro RS as my most favorable option, but after seeing the blue that came out for '09 on the G8's :drool:, and its priced decently, this will probably be my new car...

You're deliberating between a mid-high 20s RS and a circa $40,000 GXP?

Does anyone know when the GXP goes on sale?

Late fall

Is there an Automatic version of this car? Or is the LS3 only going to be teamed with manuals?

Your choice of tranny.

Is there an Automatic version of this car? Or is the LS3 only going to be teamed with manuals?
AFAIK, the GT has auto only & GXP will have manual only.

The LS3 comes with the manuals because of AFM

AFAIK, the GT has auto only & GXP will have manual only.

The GXP will come with either manual or automatic. The GT is auto only because it uses the L76 which has AFM. The LS3 does not have AFM. The GXP will use the LS3 whether manual or automatic.

You're deliberating between a mid-high 20s RS and a circa $40,000 GXP?

...uh, its possible...what does it matter to you anyway?? :think: I love the blue on the Pontiacs, and I really love the large performance/powerful sedans...so if this justification is ok with you, then it might still be an option for me. :rolleyes:

...uh, its possible...what does it matter to you anyway?? :think: I love the blue on the Pontiacs, and I really love the large performance/powerful sedans...so if this justification is ok with you, then it might still be an option for me. :rolleyes:

I really don't think that attitude is called for.

I just found it unusual that you'd be looking at a V6 Camaro, but an LS3 GXP when you can get an LS3 in the Camaro, too for likely 8-10k cheaper.

Sorry that I offended your delicate shopping sensibilities ;)

I really don't think that attitude is called for.

I just found it unusual that you'd be looking at a V6 Camaro, but an LS3 GXP when you can get an LS3 in the Camaro, too for likely 8-10k cheaper.

Sorry that I offended your delicate shopping sensibilities ;)

Also there is a V6 G8 available now, likely to get that color very soon.

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I dunno, I was thinkin' I like the V6 Camaro RS as my most favorable option, but after seeing the blue that came out for '09 on the G8's :drool:, and its priced decently, this will probably be my new car...

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...uh, its possible...what does it matter to you anyway?? :think: I love the blue on the Pontiacs, and I really love the large performance/powerful sedans...so if this justification is ok with you, then it might still be an option for me. :rolleyes:


You mentioned that you are jumping from a Camaro RS to a Pontiac G8 GXP simply because of the color.

Outside of Beverly Hills living, Rodeo Drive shopping, fashion conscious, questionably straight metro-sexuals (or women there whose cars must match their eyes or wardrobe), people would be hard pressed to name anyone who'd spend an extra $15,000, jump a couple of sizes, and adopt 2 doors in an entirely different automotive class simply to get a specific color they like.

Blue is my favorite color but even I can't see myself going that far.

The G8 GXP is a sure to be a great car and a real runner. I bet someone will crack 12.99 in stock trim. It's going to be a nice option for those looking at the fully loaded Camaro SS and deciding to have that kind of fun with 4 doors and a backseat fit for adults.

It's going to be a nice option for those looking at the fully loaded Camaro SS and deciding to have that kind of fun with 4 doors and a backseat fit for adults.

Considering they are going to be roughly the same weight, I tell ya what, I might as well seat 4-5 comfortably for that kind of performance. And, I get a vastly better looking interior to boot. :)

Yet again I'm defending myself to a bunch of irrelevant, stupid comments....first off, as I said in my 1st post "priced right." At the time, the price wasn't known yet, and AFAIK still isn't announced.

Also, my last Camaro I sold to get another Impala SS (hmm, "adopting 2 doors"), did a lot of modding (powerful V8), and converted it to a 6 speed (ala G8 GXP)...and on top of this, the only cars I've ever owned have been GM RWD V8's and I've never cared about the fuel economy because I wanted to drive something I enjoyed...but after the recent run of $4.50 per gallon of gas, and thinking about the difference in my 12-16 mpg cars, I thought I'd do the V6 Camaro since even it had more power than my current cars did when stock (and it gets 27 mpg)...but then figuring that I like the Stryker Blue so much (and again as I said large (4 dr) performance cars), and at the time having never seen ABM on any cars, I figure to say piss on the mileage as I have so many times before and go with what I really want (the GXP depending on price)... :rolleyes:

So yeah, there it is...and another thing; Guy, this isn't the first time you've said some bitch-like remark to me....that's why I never post (even though I drop in every day or 2); because of all the "high and mighty" people around here, I just decide to lurk and enjoy reading the new info...so, thanks again fellas for everything! :rolleyes::no:
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BIG B7887 do you post on ISSF?

You know, BIG B7887, I think all anyone was trying to do was get a little understanding. Your latest post goes a long way to explaining your thoughts. No one has to approve of what you do but you, but maybe others want to understand why so they can make better informed decisions themselves?

I think you owe the man an apology. I mean, you called him gay, those are fighting words if I ever heard any, without really understanding where he was coming from. :p