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Crowley · 12-01-2008, 07:57 AM

Given the platform etc ... should be at least what to expect of the camaro ...

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

2009 PONTIAC G8 GXP
Base price $39,900 (est)
Price as tested $41,500 (6M, est), $40,800 (6A, est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 6.2L/415-hp*/415-lb-ft* OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight (f/r dist) 3969 lb (52/48%)
Wheelbase 114.8 in
Length x width x height 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in
0-60 mph 4.5 sec
Quarter mile 13.0 sec @ 109.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.90 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight 26.4 sec @ 0.70 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in U.S. February 2009
*SAE certified

Hylton · 12-01-2008, 09:46 AM

I would just love to see our cars bust into the 12's....

gzmo · 12-01-2008, 09:49 AM

4,000 LBS?! jeeez. What a paper weight! j/k

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzmo

4,000 LBS?! jeeez. What a paper weight! j/k

It seems like the G8GXP is one to be reckon with.

Hylton · 12-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Yep. It will smoke most cars out there. Remove the GXP emblems and you are going to take a lot of guys who have spent 2 to 3 times as much by surprise. This car might become factory sleeper of the year!

383ss · 12-01-2008, 10:10 AM

pretty crazy that a 4 door sedan is basically the same weight as a 2 door muscle car

rumor is also that the GXP will be 37000 base. Plus GG tax.

damn good numbers though. Would be awesome if we saw a rag review put the SS in the 12's, which after seeing this, may be possible

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2008, 10:29 AM

The SS has to be in the 12's, has to be!

1_2Many · 12-01-2008, 10:53 AM

It gets the Gas Guzzler Tax. Not a good sign for the Camaro.

Also, the GXP engine cover is even worse that the Camaro's. Why cut THAT corner? It cheapens the whole car.

kdbolt70 · 12-01-2008, 11:06 AM

I've been pondering the GXP over the SS for a while now, but I think with the $40k+ price tag, I'm going to stick with the camaro. I love the "sleeper" effect the GXP buys you, but I can't help but love the loud looks of the 'maro.

Rekt · 12-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Only good in a straight line...

That's why I want a 370z =)

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2008, 12:59 PM

^Yeah, that's another comparo that makes total sense.

Sorry, I had to.

Rekt · 12-01-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

^Yeah, that's another comparo that makes total sense.

Sorry, I had to.

Well, I'm sure you have already seen MT's review of the Z. No sense in posting it again.

nester7929 · 12-01-2008, 01:03 PM

I'm sure it performs very well, but I've never been a fan of the front-end of Pontiac cars. With the scoops, it looks like it has 3 grills.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-01-2008, 01:27 PM

This is good news. I always liked the G8, it's good to see it get some more grunt.

But the SS is like a two-door GXP on steroids.
It should perform better in every category.

12-01-2008, 07:57 AM	#1
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	Motortrend G8 GXP first drive - Not to shabby Given the platform etc ... should be at least what to expect of the camaro ... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html 2009 PONTIAC G8 GXP Base price $39,900 (est) Price as tested $41,500 (6M, est), $40,800 (6A, est) Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine 6.2L/415-hp/415-lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8 Transmission 6-speed manual Curb weight (f/r dist) 3969 lb (52/48%) Wheelbase 114.8 in Length x width x height 196.1 x 74.8 x 57.7 in 0-60 mph 4.5 sec Quarter mile 13.0 sec @ 109.6 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 117 ft Lateral acceleration 0.90 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 26.4 sec @ 0.70 g (avg) EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated On sale in U.S. February 2009 *SAE certified __________________

12-01-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	I would just love to see our cars bust into the 12's.... __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

12-01-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	Yep. It will smoke most cars out there. Remove the GXP emblems and you are going to take a lot of guys who have spent 2 to 3 times as much by surprise. This car might become factory sleeper of the year! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

12-01-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	The SS has to be in the 12's, has to be! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-01-2008, 10:53 AM	#8
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	It gets the Gas Guzzler Tax. Not a good sign for the Camaro. Also, the GXP engine cover is even worse that the Camaro's. Why cut THAT corner? It cheapens the whole car. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

12-01-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
gzmo Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 38	4,000 LBS?! jeeez. What a paper weight! j/k

12-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
383ss Drives: 1985 IROC, 2011 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 284	pretty crazy that a 4 door sedan is basically the same weight as a 2 door muscle car rumor is also that the GXP will be 37000 base. Plus GG tax. damn good numbers though. Would be awesome if we saw a rag review put the SS in the 12's, which after seeing this, may be possible

12-01-2008, 11:06 AM	#9
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	I've been pondering the GXP over the SS for a while now, but I think with the $40k+ price tag, I'm going to stick with the camaro. I love the "sleeper" effect the GXP buys you, but I can't help but love the loud looks of the 'maro. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

12-01-2008, 12:24 PM	#10
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	Only good in a straight line... That's why I want a 370z =)

12-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#11
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	^Yeah, that's another comparo that makes total sense. Sorry, I had to. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#13
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I'm sure it performs very well, but I've never been a fan of the front-end of Pontiac cars. With the scoops, it looks like it has 3 grills.

12-01-2008, 01:27 PM	#14
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	This is good news. I always liked the G8, it's good to see it get some more grunt. But the SS is like a two-door GXP on steroids. It should perform better in *every* category. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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