And South African company established 535bhp LupiniPower wild SuperUte Chevrolet pick-up presented.
S based on its already impressive Chevy Ute, 535bhp 590lb.ft 6 - liter V8 Super SuperUte picture (the United States and SS Holden Ute sold in Australia as the Pontiac G-8) as an own identity to comply with the heavyweight provide 4.5 seconds 0-100 / h acceleration km, exciting and flexible ability to dominate. SuperUte more affordable, and the same humble, gentle and easy to drive up standards in time to start.

Performance sedan rear-wheel-drive at the Chicago Auto Show. Will Pontiac G8 2008 will be able to be around and agents at the beginning of 2008.

“With the size rear wheel drive and energy saving - 8 V, G8 represents a new phase in Pontiac’s commitment to s’ the DNA of performance,” declared John Larson, director of the Pontiac as a whole. “Is added to the coup and additions only recently announced G6 and Torrent to the series GXP, Pontiac G8 demonstrates that not keen on a greater number of large-scale industry about the performance and we assume in the current car would be awesome competitory in this section, in a very large against the cars offer much greater “.

And G8 is foremost a tool for North America from the structure of GM’s new rear-wheel-drive long grown by Holden, a subsidiary of General Motors in Australia.

G8 GT development car details

The disclosure of a car in the G8 to establish the Chicago Auto Show and the representative of the creation of the GT model, while not excluding the use of 362 hp (270 kW) 6.0L V - 8 engine and manual transmission optional six-speed gearbox. In addition, aspects of the car show a few items from the first class did not discover to create a form, including:

* Twenty-inch chrome “shadow” wheels and performance tires
* Riding the rate fell about half an inch
* High performance brake rotor between the brake calipers painted
* Custom interior trim color, not excluding the police leather-wrapped
* Private outdoor coat color: Gray Phantom
* The concept of “update Pontiac badge”, to measure public opinion.

Details of the production perfect

Can variety Pontiac G8 2008 the participation of two models: G8 G8 T-Ji. Each plans to reach a group of normal performance, comfort and safety features, including:

Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel disc brakes ABS provide traction control….

February 2008. He will also return to the Vibe family for the year 2009 perfect, a perfect four-wheel disc used for $ 19,495 to start and the perfect performance-oriented GT should start at $ 19,895. All keys on the conclusion of market value and $ 585 for freight.

“Our destination that gives new Vibe was to improve its performance and style without sacrificing functionality and economy of gas, had Craig Bierley, Pontiac &wshyp; then sales manager.” Each example Vibe now comes with a bold new look, increased engine power and safety features of a regular series, but that makes us take you to 32 miles per gallon. ”

The Vibe is powered by a 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual transmission that can adapt to a 2.4 liter engine. List of standard safety portions of disc brakes on all four wheels, surrounded by ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six air bags and OnStar.

All the wheels up emergency and provide regular trends GT 158 hp 2.4-liter engine.

Also due to a family vibe to the 2009 model, four-wheel drive model will start in the $ 19,495 and the model of performance-oriented GT will start in the $ 19,895. All prices include $ 585 destination and the cost of shipping.

“Our goal with the new Vibe is to enhance the style and performance without sacrificing jobs and the economy in fuel consumption,” said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. “Every Vibe model now comes with a new look and bold, and increased engine power and a set of standard safety features, but still get up to 32 miles per gallon.”

Is powered by the Vibe 1.8 liter engine and manual gearbox with five-speed that can be upgraded to the 2.4-liter engine. Safety features include standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control StabiliTrak, six air bags and OnStar.

All-wheel-drive models come standard with the GT 158 hp 2.4-liter engine.

LS7 engine and other engines GM L76. The higher the capacity, integrity and improve the flow of the amount of calories by the port to the combustion chamber, and the effect of substantially increased by the valves, measuring 2.16 inches (55.0 mm) on the intake side and 1.59 inches (40.4 mm) on the exhaust.

Waiting for the final test, and that the G8 GXP is expected to deliver 0 to 60 mph performance of about 4.7 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds at speeds of 108 mph.

Six on the ground

A new strategy TR6060 Tremec six-speed manual is optional on the G8 GXP. This guide the next generation of transfers smoothly engine `s power and torque to the rear wheels with a reduction in shift throw. Transmission features a range of improvements including equipment premium synchronizers; a stronger gears, housing, and housing the bell, one-piece counter shaft, and gear teeth formed.

Standard Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission and advanced technology and strong. The process uses the clutch to the clutch and an integrated 32-bit transmission controller to deliver the changes on the smooth and accurate. A six-speed has a generous 6.04:1 overall ratio enables “first” steep and equipment. The result is strong launch acceleration along with “attribution” tall overdrive that lower engine rpms for better economy in fuel consumption and reduce noise.

This is a model 2009 to join the coup, G6 GXP and Torrent models in Pontiac dealerships in late 2008. G8 GXP and G8 `s take a responsive driving experience, refined passenger environment and aggressive good looks to a new level. They also provide an enjoyable driving experience, thanks to 8 6.2L V, which produces over 400 horsepower.

“More than just raw power, the GXP delivers an improved customer experience dramatically after driving enthusiasts expect in a car costing far more than the GXP”, said Jim Bunnell, Buick, Pontiac, GMC general manager

Engine Performance

The heart of the G8 GXP is the 6.2L LS3 small-block V - 8, currently rated at 402 horsepower (300 kW) * and 402 lb.-ft. Of torque (546 Nm) * pending final certification LLC. This engine is the newest member of GM `s small-block V - 8 beds. It features a revised, larger block cylinder bore, high flow cylinder heads L92-style; Pistons largest country; camshaft is unique and the timing of the camshaft; valvetrain revised with compensation for the quantity of rock; high amount of multiphase flow, high flow fuel injectors.

She famously gave an entire studio audience, 276 people, each a Pontiac G6 of their own. By releasing the car nationwide by donating 276 cars to people on an incredibly popular talk show, Pontiac succeeded in making the G6 a household name overnight. However, soon after the show debuted controversy began. Though the sedans were given to people in need in Oprah’s audience, the taxes were not paid. Many of the winners were unable to even keep the vehicle because they simply did not have enough money to cover the cost of taxes.
The Pontiac G6 Sedan is also used in racing. The G6 took the place of the GTO.R in the Rolex Sports Car Series. Also, the G6 GXP is involved in Powerade Drag Racing. Though the G6’s marketing campaign was incredibly different than that of its competition, the maker succeeded in creating a brand that all became familiar with very quickly. Since then, other makers have been pushing vehicles more and more on talk shows by giving them away to deserving audience members. However, none have done it on quite the grand scale that Pontiac did.

Pontiac released a G6 convertible. The retractable hardtop put the G6 convertible in the running with much more expensive car brands, such as the Infiniti G35. The GT trim of the G6 came with TAPshift, much similar to the AutoStick. The TAPshift gave the G6 the ease of driving an automatic, but allowed the driver to upshift or downshift manually when necessary. The 2006 model year also introduced 201 horsepower, a much needed boost for a car marketed as “sporty.” It was not until 2007 when Pontiac gave the G6 GT an engine upgrade to a 3.9L V6 that produced 252 horsepower. The latest G6 trim is the GXP. The GXP had a revamped front end and featured two air scoops on the hood.

The Pontiac G6 was originally unveiled at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show. The G6 was put in place to reinforce GM’s idea that their daughter division was the sportier of the bunch. The Pontiac G6 was and still is available as a sedan, convertible, or coupe. In 2005 the G6 was ranked at number eleven in the top selling cars in America.

The G6 Sedan comes standard with a 2.4L Ecotec LE5 4-cylinder engine, producing up to 169 horsepower. In the 2005 model year, Pontiac released a G6 convertible. The retractable hardtop put the G6 convertible in the running with much more expensive car brands, such as the Infiniti G35. The GT trim of the G6 came with TAPshift, much similar to the AutoStick. The TAPshift gave the G6 the ease of driving an automatic, but allowed the driver to upshift or downshift manually when necessary.

Oakland Motor Car line, the Pontiac name was actually first used twenty years prior by the Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works, and linked to Chief Pontiac, who had led an uprising against the British shortly after the French and Indian War. In 1908, Pontiac and the Oakland Motor Company decided to merge under the name of the Oakland Motor Car Company, and their operations were joined in Pontiac, Michigan, to build the Cartercar. The next year, General Motors purchased Oakland.

The first General Motors Pontiac was conceived as an affordable six-cylinder that was intended to compete with more inexpensive four-cylinder models, and it was outselling Oakland within months of its introduction.

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