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Pontiac Brings in Corvette-Powered G8 GXP for New York



The 361 horsepower that Pontiac's G8 GT possesses makes it a force to be
The G8 GXP: the General's cannon is aimed and ready to fire. (Photo: Pontiac)
reckoned with in the midsize segment. And even though the G8 is just starting to arrive in dealerships, General Motors has already made plans to offer up an even higher-performance model, which was introduced in New York earlier this week.

The G8 GXP gets a bump up to the LS3 engine, which is shared with the Corvette. In the G8, the engine makes 402 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, when it's paired to a six-speed manual. A six-speed automatic will also be available, and if it's selected the LS3 puts out an extra 2 lb-ft of torque. The numbers? According to GM's preliminary tests, it's capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and will do the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat, with a trap speed of 108 mph. That compares favorably to the Dodge Charger SRT8.
402 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque and a 6-speed manual? Sounds good to us. (Photo: Pontiac)

To go along with the extra power, the G8 GXP features differently tuned suspension and steering components, while the brakes have been upgraded to Brembo calipers featuring four pistons up front and 14-inch disc brakes. The G8's wheel and tire package consists of 19-inch alloys with a similar pattern to what can be found on high-performance Holden HSV vehicles.

Inside, the changes to the G8 GXP are simple but straightforward. The car receives new two-tone leather-trimmed front seats with additional bolstering, plus color matched instruments and aluminum pedals.

The new G8 GXP will be available late 2008 as a model year 2009 product.
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