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Offline Widewing

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Pontiac G8 to change brands
« on: September 18, 2009, 09:09:38 PM »
According to Bob Lutz, GM has decided that the G8 is too good to discontinue. It will be rebadged with new front and rear clips and sold as the Chevy Caprice beginning with the 2011 model year. I'd vote for a better name....

Prior to the merger with Fiat, Chrysler was shopping the Viper, hoping for a buyer. Fiat quickly nixed any attempt at selling the iconic SRT10. According to Italian sources, Dodge is considering a proposal to exchange the aging V10 for a new lightweight 650 hp 6.5 liter V12 design in 2013. Fiat insiders say that the Viper may return to LeMans in 2013 with full factory support.



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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2009, 09:19:21 PM »
IMO, if I were CEO.   I agree on the lack of "balls" on the Caprice.   I'd revive the Buick "Gran Sport" namesake or the Chevy "Bel-Air" namesake.
That is a good seller for a Company that is bleeding, it's a shame to succumb a crappy name.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2009, 09:49:22 PM »
Why don't they call it a Chevy G8 instead of a Caprice. Sorry I  :rolleyes: when I hear Caprice. One more reason Chevy is in the red. Eh, still a chick car IMO.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2009, 12:47:05 AM »
Quote from: crazyivan on September 18, 2009, 09:49:22 PM
Why don't they call it a Chevy G8 instead of a Caprice. Sorry I  :rolleyes: when I hear Caprice. One more reason Chevy is in the red. Eh, still a chick car IMO.

Caprice = Impala = Impala SS

See where this is going?


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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2009, 03:48:28 AM »
If GM had a clue they'd retro a '57 Bel Air and dump that swoopy ricer lookin concept vette and go a bit more retro with it also.

just my 2 copper.

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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2009, 06:54:24 AM »
Quote from: Widewing on September 18, 2009, 09:09:38 PM
According to Italian sources, Dodge is considering a proposal to exchange the aging V10 for a new lightweight 650 hp 6.5 liter V12 design in 2013. Fiat insiders say that the Viper may return to LeMans in 2013 with full factory support.

interesting, are there any US V12s for cars out there? cant remember ever hearing of one.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2009, 06:55:58 AM »
Quote from: AWwrgwy on September 19, 2009, 12:47:05 AM
Caprice = Impala = Impala SS

See where this is going?


wrongway


  a real impala ss has a 409 with a six pack

 its a shame that the  auto makers taint the names of great icons by naming some of the garbage they produce after them.


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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2009, 07:08:39 AM »
Quote from: cobia38 on September 19, 2009, 06:55:58 AM

  a real impala ss has a 409 with a six pack

 its a shame that the  auto makers taint the names of great icons by naming some of the garbage they produce after them.


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Have you checked out the specs on the G8?  Far from garbage the thing rocks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHZAQfRMEHU&feature=related
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2009, 07:39:44 AM »
Call it what it is...a Holden VE Commodore, right after you get rid of the awful and smurfy Pontiac front.
Far better as the standard VE or the even better looking HSV version which is what the Brits get as thier Vauxhall VXR8.

VXR8 Bathurst  
HSV Clubsport R8
VE SS-V

Top Gear VXR8 Bathurst (Upgraded HSV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEh84Hoq82Q


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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2009, 08:11:36 AM »
Quote from: cobia38 on September 19, 2009, 06:55:58 AM

  a real impala ss has a 409 with a six pack

Actually the Impala SS could have any engine from a 235 c.i.d. to a 454 c.i.d. depending on the year it was made until 1972...then they started nerfing it...unleaded gas became the standard.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2009, 08:30:32 AM »
Quote from: crazyivan on September 18, 2009, 09:49:22 PM
Why don't they call it a Chevy G8 instead of a Caprice. Sorry I  :rolleyes: when I hear Caprice. One more reason Chevy is in the red. Eh, still a chick car IMO.

i don't understand what the problem is with the caprice. they're pretty badass'd cars. they handle exceptionally well, for such large cars, they accelerate VERY nicely when equipped with the 350, and they cruise VERY nicely.

 hot rod em just right, and you end up with a 4k+ car that'll run 12's, and still get decent mileage.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2009, 08:31:25 AM »
Quote from: RTHolmes on September 19, 2009, 06:54:24 AM
interesting, are there any US V12s for cars out there? cant remember ever hearing of one.

we don need no steeeenikn v-12's

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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2009, 09:15:37 AM »
V-12 would be cool,  but I'd rather the Viper get scaled down a bit (Lotus-ized) and have a V-8.  The V-10 is awesome but sounds like a milk truck.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2009, 09:23:10 AM »
Most cars these days are buttugly. Most trucks are the same.

My opinion is let chevy die. Poor management deserves it.
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Re: Pontiac G8 to change brands
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2009, 09:26:41 AM »
Quote from: gyrene81 on September 19, 2009, 08:11:36 AM
Actually the Impala SS could have any engine from a 235 c.i.d. to a 454 c.i.d. depending on the year it was made until 1972...then they started nerfing it...unleaded gas became the standard.


   correct yes, but in early 60s how many v8 did you see coming from factory producing more then a horse per cube  :D   it was actually the 409 with 2x quad set up that was the monster     425 hp

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