PICTURES: 500hp GTO concept
08-21-2004, 07:35 PM
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I was also gonna say that car needs a targa top. It is downright beautiful though, I would trade my camaro in on that bad boy.. even if it was 30k. I'd be happy even if it just had an LS2. A hotter camshaft, and a few tricks to make it make 425hp or so so it'd have an edge wouldn't hurt tho 
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do I sign up to get one of those? 
08-23-2004, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by wvaboy
better than before pictures, but i still wouldn't trade straight up for my t/a........
still looks like a grand am with a body kit, but better than original pics.
still looks like a grand am with a body kit, but better than original pics.
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08-23-2004, 07:22 AM
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08-23-2004, 06:43 PM
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I poked around it at the Dream Cruise, and talked to some GM reps about it.
Like all the other GM Performance Division cars on display with it (there were a ton), I was told it's more of a exercise than anything else. Aspects of it may see production on the 2005, 2006 GTO, but what you see here won't make production.
The Performance Division is the team responsible for the Cadillac V cars, Saturn Redline cars, etc. They basically give any GM product a shot of adrenaline, and the GTO is on the list.
Personally I like it, but if it made production I would not enough to buy it over a LS2 GTO. I'd like to see the ducktail spoiler, smoked tails, and the pearl orange color make production though.
Like all the other GM Performance Division cars on display with it (there were a ton), I was told it's more of a exercise than anything else. Aspects of it may see production on the 2005, 2006 GTO, but what you see here won't make production.
The Performance Division is the team responsible for the Cadillac V cars, Saturn Redline cars, etc. They basically give any GM product a shot of adrenaline, and the GTO is on the list.
Personally I like it, but if it made production I would not enough to buy it over a LS2 GTO. I'd like to see the ducktail spoiler, smoked tails, and the pearl orange color make production though.
08-26-2004, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Shinkaze
Doesn't really make that much sense to do that major of an overhaul on the GTO for 2006 since an all new GTO is out in 2007....
08-26-2004, 04:45 PM
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I've showed that picture to 20 people and they all loved it! And that's from a couple of people who aren't very found of muscle cars. My mom liked it and she isn't too fond of the current GTO, Camaro or Trans Am. I'd say if that made production, make the front end more sloped, starting at the Pontiac logo. Elongate it from there a bit to make the lines sleeker. Make the hood angle down at a slightly steeper angle. And just slightly, very slightly tone down the fender flares. Could somebody do a photoshop of that? It's a great design, I could just see a little changes to make it even more awesome. I hope GM sees/hears people's response to this car and does something...
08-26-2004, 09:08 PM
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FWIW My Fiancee thought it was a modified M3 when she first saw it....liked it....then realized it was a Pontiac and quickly retracted her reaction......I'm marrying a Yuppie....
08-27-2004, 02:13 PM
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More Info I found this info with engine specs:
http://www.cheersandgears.com/forum...topic=5316&st=0
These specs are posted there as well:
All engine parts are from the Gen IV small block family
Engine Displacement: 6.4L (389 CID)
Bore: 105.03mm (4.135”)
Stroke: 92.00mm (3.622”)
REV Limit: 7000 RPM
Peak Hp: 575 Hp @ 6800 RPM
Peak Tq: 500 Lb-Ft @ 5200 RPM
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cam Shaft: Custom GM Hyd Roller
Valve lift: 15.75mm (.620”)
Cam Duration Int: 232 deg @ .050” Tappet
Cam Duration Exh: 272 deg @ .050” Tappet
90mm Throttle Body
Dual Mass Air Flow sensors, Cold air induction system
If you read the whole thread you see other links for additional pics.
--JMarsa
http://www.cheersandgears.com/forum...topic=5316&st=0
These specs are posted there as well:
All engine parts are from the Gen IV small block family
Engine Displacement: 6.4L (389 CID)
Bore: 105.03mm (4.135”)
Stroke: 92.00mm (3.622”)
REV Limit: 7000 RPM
Peak Hp: 575 Hp @ 6800 RPM
Peak Tq: 500 Lb-Ft @ 5200 RPM
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cam Shaft: Custom GM Hyd Roller
Valve lift: 15.75mm (.620”)
Cam Duration Int: 232 deg @ .050” Tappet
Cam Duration Exh: 272 deg @ .050” Tappet
90mm Throttle Body
Dual Mass Air Flow sensors, Cold air induction system
If you read the whole thread you see other links for additional pics.
--JMarsa
