Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition (aka blown G8)
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Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Edition (aka blown G8)
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?
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?
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GTP? SSEi? GTO?
Cribbing from other manufacturers:
GSXR? GXP-R? GXP-S? GXP V-spec? (
)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.
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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?
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?
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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
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
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How about the prototype Holden Coupe 60!
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/m...cks-showgoers/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/m...cks-showgoers/
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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
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
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?
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How about the prototype Holden Coupe 60!
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/m...cks-showgoers/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/28/m...cks-showgoers/