SHO vs. G8 GT comparo.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightlin...iac-g8-gt.html


SHO is 4,404 lbs!!!! and $45,000+ 0 to 60 in 5.8, 1/4 mile 14.2, skidpad .80g, Braking: 60 to 0: 127 ft.

These numbers seem to be more inline for a for 4,400lb. car.

At the price point, I'd take a Loaded Pontiac G8 GXP.


The new Taurus is HUGE, but it looks really nice.

 

I'll have to click the link for the comparo, but I had to comment on the pic.

That's kinda cute and all, but completely misleading. Obviously the new one is parked significantly farther forward than the other two (looks like its rear end is about at the front wheels of the other two) to create the illusion of size. I mean, it is a much bigger car, but not like THAT.

 

That's a good case for the G8 GT, and unfortunately, brings back memories of how well (or not) the last SHO stacked up against other cars.

Hmmm.....not looking good for the SHO from my perspective. Then again, my perspective is quite skewed in a couple of rather narrow directions, so who knows how it will do.

 

Damn...dwarfs the other 2!

 

Note my comment above. Those cars are not all lined up next to each other. If you look where the tires meet the asphalt, or look at the sides of the two older cars (where the reflections give it away), the new SHO is pulled almost one car length forward of the other two, which exaggerates its size differential.

Really a stupid pic to publish, IMO.

 

The car in the Edmunds test, does not have the performance package. I would like to see another test, with one with it.

That said, as everyone has said, these are two very different cars. One is a no frills sport sedan, and the other is an executive saloon (read, GT car) with about every option available, that come in cars costing many thousands more.

Which one you buy is dependent on what your needs and wants are.

The sad thing is, we will have no 2010 G8 to compare anything to.

 

Here is a few more pics. I found with older generation SHOs in the background





Engine compartment isn't as pretty looking as the older SHOs with that awesome looking intake manifold.

 

I'd rock one if it had a pedal for my left foot. Since it does not, I'll wait to see what they do to the Fusion

 

$45k + an optional performance pack to match a $32k G8? No, I'm not at all excited.


And people think Camaro's are to pricey.

 

The SHO has way more equipment than the G8, IMO it's rather unfair to compare the two, especially when GM is selling a much more similar model.

 

The Ford loyalist will only by this car. It will have the same life span as the G8.

 

This car is a taurus which already sells 100+k units. Ford can probably sell 8k-10k SHO's a year and be happy. I doubt they're expecting significant volumes. As long as the regular taurus model sells well and Ford stays out of further financial trouble, this model will probably be around for a long time. The original which was just as pricey and offered less performance and content was around for a decade.

Anyone else think the "performance package" should have come standard? It's an affordable package (under a grand i believe), but it should have come standard. The regular all-season rubber, 2.77gears, and softer suspension has no place on a performance sports-sedan.

 

That's what I was thinking too. If the only "real" problem with the Taurus SHO is the kind-of-big price, it will carve out a good niche for Ford, serve as a "halo" car for them, and will really resonate with folks looking at Acura TL's, Nissan Maximas and the new LaCrosse as well. As long as the EcoBoost has a good (hi-quality) marketplace launch, I believe the new Taurus will be a success for Ford.

 

A few things... and figures don't lie even if C&D might come across as too subjective at times.

1. The fuel figures... C&D are quite capable of attaining the car's average fuel economy figures just as well as I can... and as I anticipated, those figures are quite underwhelming. No ifs, buts and excuses.
2. AWD, heavyweight car that is nose heavy. Nothing subjective here from C&D, all facts and figures. Nice cruiser, I have no doubt. But take a few corners and I'm sure the laws of physics will take over.
3. Outrageously expensive for what it is, especially given the market it is competing in. I hope the Taurus is not what the new Falcon will duplicate. Yes, the G8 is in that market and I may be biased but I have driven the VE and love how it drives! Oh, I'd also take the 300C over the Ford any day... for personal reasons and that Hemi V8!
4. Bland, uninspiring looks and dull interior (my own thoughts).
5. I agree with another person's post here... the SHO will be bought by Ford loyalists. I don't think it will set the world alight even if some here believe Ford is 'underpromising' and 'overdelivering'!

Glad you take interest in my thoughts given you've stated previously you don't care for my opinions. Personals aside, as I said, I don't care what you think of me, I still love you, Bob!

 

Hehehe....well I'm happy to hear that. I'm just as happy that you took the time to respond so thoroughly. Thank you, said mr hook to mr line beside mr sinker.

And FWIW....I'll stick by my last statement concerning the SHO....to wit: That's a good case for the G8 GT, and unfortunately, brings back memories of how well (or not) the last SHO stacked up against other cars.

Have a great day, and thanks for playing.

Bob