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Old 06-24-2012, 09:34 AM
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Default Pontiac Lives Again!!!

In Spain. But living in Europe, I want this car, and here's why.

440hp / 442tq on a rolling roller skate

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/...ntcmp=features
Old 06-24-2012, 09:50 AM
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The company is currently taking orders and expects final pricing to come in at roughly 100,000 euros (approximately $125,315).
No thanks.
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That's not a Pontiac
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cool looking whatever it is.
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Wow, talk about misleading. I about freaked the **** out.
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I still wish a 5.3 was a factory option on the Solstice/Sky. I'd own one if it were.
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For 120k you think they might redo the interior instead of just wrapping it in leather. For 60-70k this car would be a lot more interesting (not that I can afford that either). I will say that at least it looks better than the solstice.
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Originally Posted by Z Fury
I still wish a 5.3 was a factory option on the Solstice/Sky. I'd own one if it were.
there almost was.


http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm
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why you say it a pontiac??
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"The Tauro V8 Spider is based on the chassis of a Pontiac Solstice but gets a 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine sourced from GM." Assuming this is why they refer to it as a Pontiac. It's kinda cool but too expensive.
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I didn't realize the LS3 vettes were a "Supercar."
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Originally Posted by 3rdgenfan
I didn't realize the LS3 vettes were a "Supercar."
theyre great cars but not super cars imo.
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Bad ***! But I don't know about the price....
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So the chassis from a $20k car and the motor from a $60k car. Equals a $120k car? Even if each one is built by hand in top secret basements. I don't see how its getting a price tag the same size as a zr1. Beautiful car. Hideous price tag.
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Thanks for the misleading title and getting everyone's hopes up.
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Originally Posted by Marc3.4V6
Thanks for the misleading title and getting everyone's hopes up.
for real!
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Originally Posted by Marc3.4V6
Thanks for the misleading title and getting everyone's hopes up.
Fox News got me too.



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