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Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition (aka blown G8)AdioSS 02-13-2009, 07:36 AM http://www.splitwheel.com/News.asp?NewsID=70 It doesn't say that it is the LSA that the CTS-V uses, but the specs are dang close. So, to Pontiac, the GXP brand is the top of the line here, right? What might they call a G8 with the LSA? shock6906 02-13-2009, 10:05 AM I like that they could put the blower on it without changing the hood. :cool: HAZ-Matt 02-13-2009, 03:28 PM so, to pontiac, the gxp brand is the top of the line here, right? What might they call a g8 with the lsa? gto ;) 97z28/m6 02-13-2009, 04:13 PM gto ;) :death: JakeRobb 02-13-2009, 04:28 PM So, to Pontiac, the GXP brand is the top of the line here, right? What might they call a G8 with the LSA? Historically: GTP? SSEi? GTO? Cribbing from other manufacturers: GSXR? GXP-R? GXP-S? GXP V-spec? (:lol:) Totally new: GXR? I kinda like GTO, but I have a problem with a 4-door GTO. In general, I have a problem with car names consisting of a series of letters that don't stand for anything. I like the G8, but I hate the name. Tagging more letters on the end makes it worse, not better. 92RS shearn 02-13-2009, 04:57 PM So, to Pontiac, the GXP brand is the top of the line here, right? What might they call a G8 with the LSA? G8 GXP Comp-G :o:p crYnOid 02-13-2009, 07:24 PM http://www.splitwheel.com/News.asp?NewsID=70 It doesn't say that it is the LSA that the CTS-V uses, but the specs are dang close. So, to Pontiac, the GXP brand is the top of the line here, right? What might they call a G8 with the LSA? LS3 with a Harrop supercharger bolted on top. This isn't a "factory" engine. Caps94ZODG 02-14-2009, 05:40 AM call it... "not getting it here" 97z28/m6 02-14-2009, 08:29 AM call it... "not getting it here" :lol: :mad::cry: AdioSS 02-14-2009, 08:48 AM Considering that a fully loaded G8 GXP costs right at $40k and the CTS-V starts at $58k, could an LSA powered G8 Comp-G reach $50k? How much would Cadillac fight that? What else could they add to the Comp-G to make it more appealing? 20x9" wheels with wider tires, larger (Brembo?) brakes, heads up display, HID headlights, EZ Key, Magnetic Ride Control and a lower suspension? No way that could happen. It would make too much sense. This is GM we are talking about :think: Rob@WretchedMS 02-14-2009, 08:58 AM How about the prototype Holden Coupe 60! http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/melbourne-2008-holden-coupe-60-shocks-showgoers/ Caps94ZODG 02-14-2009, 10:20 AM Considering that a fully loaded G8 GXP costs right at $40k and the CTS-V starts at $58k, could an LSA powered G8 Comp-G reach $50k? How much would Cadillac fight that? What else could they add to the Comp-G to make it more appealing? 20x9" wheels with wider tires, larger (Brembo?) brakes, heads up display, HID headlights, EZ Key, Magnetic Ride Control and a lower suspension? No way that could happen. It would make too much sense. This is GM we are talking about :think: a 50K G8 in this economy when GM is trying to slim down and make a case for being profitable. And they throw out a nitch halo car? No it wouldn't make sense for GM at all till times change and the economy is on the upswing..and even then..is Pontiac or the G8 still around? King Moose SS 02-16-2009, 11:43 PM How about the prototype Holden Coupe 60! http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/melbourne-2008-holden-coupe-60-shocks-showgoers/ Not gonna lie, that is a dammmm sexy car. You think with the bad G8 sales, that it will hit the states? 97z28/m6 02-17-2009, 01:45 AM it won't.:cry: Rob@WretchedMS 02-17-2009, 07:06 AM no, it was a one of prototype just to see how far Holden could take the concept. It has an LS7, and a price tag of about $150,000 uluz28 02-17-2009, 10:17 AM G8 GXP with a TVS1900 from MagnaCharger would fit the bill pretty nicely... AdioSS 02-17-2009, 10:48 AM a warranty would be nice to keep also... What does a Magnacharger kit cost these days? My warranty is finally out on my truck :) uluz28 02-17-2009, 11:29 AM a warranty would be nice to keep also... What does a Magnacharger kit cost these days? My warranty is finally out on my truck :) Warranty Schmarranty.... ;) The TVS1900 kit runs about $6k... King Moose SS 02-17-2009, 12:07 PM no, it was a one of prototype just to see how far Holden could take the concept. It has an LS7, and a price tag of about $150,000 Hahaha.... pshh $150k is pocket change. Put a LS3 in it, minus a couple accessories sell it for $30k and call it a GTO AdioSS 02-17-2009, 01:46 PM Warranty Schmarranty.... ;) The TVS1900 kit runs about $6k... That puts the total cost of the car over $45k. I have a feeling that if we do ever get an LSA G8 that is about what it would cost. I would hope that we also get a brake upgrade thrown in though. | ||