Its true,2005 LS2 GTO info!!!!!
07-29-2004, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Well don't be dissapointed. You guys saw the US version prototype in CHP.
The famed CHEVELLE (AKA LUMINA SS here in MidEast)
The famed CHEVELLE (AKA LUMINA SS here in MidEast)
I didnt see the article and couldnt find a pic on the net, im just hoping it doesnt look like a lumina. Cause that would be weak.
I read that the SSR will also get the LS2. My feeling is that sales on the GTO and SSR were less than expected, and a last minute decision was made to use the LS2 to give them more appeal.
07-29-2004, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CaMaRoZ28LS12000
Sounds like the '05 GTO is going to be really sweet. I wonder if that will cause the price to go up on them.
more then likely yes, but i think it would come down after the hype and since it seems they are sticking it in everything with a v8 platform it should be common like the LS1 if not more.
speculation at this point but something to ponder. hopefully it won't hit 35K already a little pricey IMHO.
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07-30-2004, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
One of our staff members got to test drive the LS2 mule GTO and they also dyno tested it. 350 rwhp bone stock. That is going to be a fun car to play with 
isn't it a 400 horsepower engine? shoudln't it be more like 365-370 at least?!?!
07-30-2004, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by buymeavette
isn't it a 400 horsepower engine? shoudln't it be more like 365-370 at least?!?!
Not really 400 rating 350RWHP thats less than a 15% drivetrain loss. If you figured only a 15% drivetrain loss that'd make the actual FWHP closer to 410
Sounds like it's right on par.
07-30-2004, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ezss
Im glad to hear the GTO is getting a well deserved more agressive look. I never understood why pontiac, having the image of somewhat radical looking cars and tons of body work, revives a legendary nameplate in the most bland, understated looking car imaginable. The increased power LS2 will make for an awesome modern day muscle car.
AS far as the lumina SS, WTF??? why not make it a cavalier ss. Ill never understand the overseas marketing strategy. Seriously, monte carlo or impala wouldnt have worked better?
AS far as the lumina SS, WTF??? why not make it a cavalier ss. Ill never understand the overseas marketing strategy. Seriously, monte carlo or impala wouldnt have worked better?
The look of the current GTO I would have to say is as simple as a shortened production schedule so just putting the tradmark pontiac split nose grille on a holden monaro. since the rest of it looks basically identical to holden. It's not an original pontiac design so I wouldn't have expected it to be very pontiac looking. Also for where the car was targeted I think outrageous looks and cladding would have hurt it further.
More or less true to the original GTO. Understated Styling good powerplant under the hood.
07-30-2004, 08:00 AM
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Great news. I think GM was forced into a box, however, as a result of very dissapointing sales figuers for the first year new GTO. I read a trade publication that says they have 190 days of inventory and that unit sales have been 1/3 of what they had forecast. The article said people think the price is too high and the styling looks too much like a Honda Civic...
Pontiac has even started doing radio and TV advertising for the GTO which is also surprising...
Pontiac has even started doing radio and TV advertising for the GTO which is also surprising...
07-30-2004, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill00Formula
In the past, the corvette has always had the "new" engine for a year before it was available in any other model so I'm really surprised.
What's even more odd to me is that the Cadillac (the flagship division) CTS-V is still going to use the LS6, while the newer version is in the GTO? Really strange.
What's even more odd to me is that the Cadillac (the flagship division) CTS-V is still going to use the LS6, while the newer version is in the GTO? Really strange.
07-30-2004, 08:48 AM
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Great news. I think GM was forced into a box, however, as a result of very dissapointing sales figuers for the first year new GTO. I read a trade publication that says they have 190 days of inventory and that unit sales have been 1/3 of what they had forecast. The article said people think the price is too high and the styling looks too much like a Honda Civic...
Or maybe if they stop screwing around and make this thing AWD more people will buy it for a daily driver?!? I just can't see people buying this thing with its tame looks and using it for a weekend car. 
08-01-2004, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by YsoFast
Maybe they should cut production like they did with our beloved f-bodies. Or maybe if they stop screwing around and make this thing AWD more people will buy it for a daily driver?!? I just can't see people buying this thing with its tame looks and using it for a weekend car.
Or maybe if they stop screwing around and make this thing AWD more people will buy it for a daily driver?!? I just can't see people buying this thing with its tame looks and using it for a weekend car.
08-01-2004, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Not really, the 03 still has an LS1 under the hood and we all know how simple it would be to modify those to kick the crap out of a stock 350 rwhp LS2. They can hit 350 with just bolt-ons, and if they do a cam swap they will hit 370+ rwhp.
