I like it . Who cares if theres a slight looking resemblence in the front clip to a Grand Prix , the 97-02 GP's I think are still one of the best looking coupes on the road . Tasteful contemporary stying and one kick *** drivetrain , I dont see the problem In concept , it is really everything the GTO was

Bravo to pontiac for not turning this into a retro-job

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I agree about not making it retro... but I think it more than slightly resembles the 97-02 Grand Prix... at least from that shot, it looks like a virtual clone. They might be able to use the same body panels and all!

Don't get me wrong, I like the way it looks... pretty much because I like the way the Grand Prix looks, but sense the Prix has been out 7-8 years now, and it hasnt changed at all itself, this 'new' GTO is going to look outdated by the time it is launched.




[This message has been edited by Darth Xed (edited June 20, 2002).]

 

I like it! A hood scoop would be nice but it looks fine without it. Now I have to decide between a GTO, Infiniti G35 coupe, and Silverado SS!

 

If GM is listening.. How about some more ANGLES and less CURVES on the front and rear clips? the "bubble" look may not be completely removable, but for crying out loud at least redesign the headlights and taillights a bit. more edges. less curves. there is NO way to discern this from a Monaro except the front grill and name badges. Everything else is identical. From the front it looks exactly like a Grand Prix. AT least incorporate an optional dual snorkel Ram Air hood into that grill design, 4th gen T/A style, 1971 GTO style. I don't even care if it's functional or fake, just add it as an option. And why is it that the ***-ugly concept SUV's get some interesting angular lines (Piranha, Asstech), not interesting designs but interesting lines, angles, edges, distinctions, while all the production models get the same sleep-inducing windswept bubble look with a happy face built into the front, back, or both? GM is still going off track slowly but surely.. Better keep redesigning that thing.. I hope the preview pic is NOT what the production looks like. Having said that, the fact is that it will sell all units either way because it has the clever balance of being a Jennifer car and a muscle car at the same time (something with which the Mustang has been directly on-target), and Jennifer is where hi-production numbers happen, although she prefers a V6. But as is shown there, it has no niche appeal. The real question is whether or not it'll be collectible in 20 years. The car in that pic will NOT be. Keep working.

[This message has been edited by kizz (edited June 20, 2002).]

 

I go along with earlier comments from CLEAN, CHRIS 96 WS6, Z284EVER. I think it looks great. The aftermarket suppliers will provide more if you want to get more aggresive looking. I don't know what you expect from a stop gap vehicle. GM is not going to completely redesign the dang thing....geeezzz.

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Nobody asked for a complete redesign.. it does after all have to come from the same assembly line as the Monaro. but think of the f-body.. 2 pretty different designs, off the same line, somewhat different target audiences, yet both profitable. I'm not asking for a complete design, but I'm asking for *distinction* .. people want that.

 

I LOVE IT!

I mean a little more heritage would've been nice, and the Ram Air hood would be awesome. BUT I think Pontiac did a great job, given what they had, and I'm sure they'll sell every one of them.

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Hmm...

Of all the choices available to keep costs down - they really only changed the grille -nice work. The look fits confortably into the current Pontiac family of cars, but maintains some individual identity. Sure it's front clip resembles Grand Prix GTP - a good looking car (from the front), but isn't that what brand identity is about? I can certainly see this car having good MASS appeal. we F-Body folks can be a very demanding bunch, but this is NOT a bad looking car...

If this GTO's got it where it counts I'll buy one - there's a space for it right next to the Trans Am.



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It'll sell out for sure, especially at ~ 20k units. Maybe I came off a bit negative, but I'm excited about it, especially after seeing that burnout vid of the HSV Clubsport on a recent thread. It's the closest yet to a GTO in action

 

Follow up to my older thread, but doesnt the front clip remind of youa z3, just stretched the heck out? =)

really really like it.!

so yeah, next car, Infinity G35 Coupe, or This baby. But you got to admit, nothing better than a grocery getter that hauls major ***.

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Throw my vote in with you guys, I also like the looks of it, and I compliment GM from not going retro or making the car look like a caracture of itself. For those "hey look at me" types, I'm sure there will be aftermarket spoilers, ground effects or a hood with scoops (geez, 4th gen hasn't had ANY scoops outside of SS since 98!), or any other add on you may want.

I love the sleeper look, just like the origional GTOs which passed as a run of the mill Pontiac Tempest till the driver put his foot down. This car is exactly the same way.

 

LT1s had dual scoops, albiet non-functional.

Thats all I really want to see. Not a big, in your face scoop as in the SS or T/A, but something subtle, something to break up the huge expanse of boring hood, maybe even just a crease down the center or something.

However, for the price range, make the damn thing functional if you do add it GM...

BTW, Im suprised noone caught on that the pic is either a drawing, photoshopped, or both...Its a concept guys...

[This message has been edited by MissedShift (edited June 20, 2002).]

 

That car blows! If they produce such a thing, I hope it bombs out. They would definitely deserve to be raked over the coals for this one.

 

Some sort of scoop or vents on the hood would be cool, but every tiny little styling change requires lots of $$$. I can only imagine how much the price of each car would go up if they had to amortize the cost of new hood tooling. And if its non-functional I'd rather not have it anyway. Non-Functional = gimmicky (I say that even though I LOVE the hood louvers on an IROC).

The car is already looking like its going to be $35K, another styling change or two and it would cost the same as a vette.

I think it looks clean and tasteful, which is exactly what the 35-50 yr olds with that kind of money to spend want.

 

When I see a real pic then I will throw in my opinion. Maybe this is just a leak to see what people will think if they decide to go this direction. I think that front end will be ok if it looks llike this from the side http://www.depaulachevrolet.com/main.jpg

I would like to see a Ram Air hood and the spoiler in the above picture.