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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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Lutz:GTO 360 hp, ls6 later

Check this out : www.fiero.nl Look under general fiero chat category for thread about Bob Lutz visting Kettering University on Monday. Sorry a direct link to this thread wouldnt work.

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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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sorry I'm slow tonight, but it took me a while to find it, based on your directions...

try warping here instead to save others the "aggravation"
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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He also said that in a few years, the GTO will have the 405 HP Z06 engine, with 0-60 under 5 secs.

That means it won't weigh as much as some people were speculating...
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
He also said that in a few years, the GTO will have the 405 HP Z06 engine, with 0-60 under 5 secs.

That means it won't weigh as much as some people were speculating...
Why couldn't it? a 36XXlb vehicle with 405hp could easily dip into the 4's for a 0-60. The m5 is near 2 tons and due to it's 394hp 5.0 is good for high 4's.
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
Why couldn't it? a 36XXlb vehicle with 405hp could easily dip into the 4's for a 0-60. The m5 is near 2 tons and due to it's 394hp 5.0 is good for high 4's.
Gearing and torque curve are what matters when it comes to acceration, not a motors hp rating.
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
He also said that in a few years, the GTO will have the 405 HP Z06 engine, with 0-60 under 5 secs.

That means it won't weigh as much as some people were speculating...
The Monaro is at least 15 pounds lighter than the 390+ horsepower Mustang Cobra, so with lower gearing (probally the reason for Mr. Lutz's GTO "gas guzzler" statement last spring) it should easily drop below 5 seconds.

Seems he reinterated not only the word on Solstice's pending production, but the possibility that each division may have a version.

What's also great is realizing that GTO seems like it will be around for awhile.

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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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Seems he reinterated not only the word on Solstice's pending production, but the possibility that each division may have a version.

I just hope their not all 4-cylinders though. I was interested in the Solstice till they said it would get an Ecotec I4. Maybe they'll offer a V8 in them in the future? I hope, oh well, whatever, nevermind...(Nirvana)
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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Gab, you wont find this info on any other gm websites. If it is such an "aggrivation", next time i wont bother posting something like this here.
Old Nov 26, 2002 | 04:49 PM
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Gab, you wont find this info on any other gm websites. If it is such an "aggrivation", next time i wont bother posting something like this here.
Sorry if I got you bothered. I used the word in jest; That's why the word was within double-quotes....

I was aiming at my ability to find the thread/info you posted (based on your directions), not at the source of the information itself.

bye bye!!! Have a nice day!!
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