Anyone know what the new V8 G8's will cost???

 

mid 30's is my guess. I dont think they fit in with the luxury/imports at 39-40's

 

from what I have heard...G8 GT should start around 31,900 and the GXP around $34,000

 

Are they making a GXP? If so what does that have under the hood? Everything I've read so far has the GT having the 362 hp V8. If they make a GXP that thing will be pretty badass. Moreso than it already will be.

 

not sure on motor yet....but I have hear rumors of the LS3 463HP motor finding a way in there.

 

Moving to Potential Pontiacs Forum (from General LSX Discussion)...

 

The only reason it has 362 HP is because its being tuned to use 87 gas. Get it tuned for 93 and that number should go up for sure.

 

I didn't consider it would get an import tax. GM might as well keep the Grand Prix in the line up, like it was for the Bonneville.

The base G6 costs about $17k, I don't want to make a jump to $31k+ for a the next model. Especially when I could get a new Grand Prix for $22k

 

The New G8 would compare more to the current Grand Prix GXP which starts out at $29,500 per Pontiac's web site, so paying $30k - $33k for the new model would make since...completey redesined with better trans options and more HP to name a few.

Edit: per http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshow...ontiac-g8.html

"Prices for this rear drive Grand Prix replacement should start just under $25,000 for a base V-6 model, about $27,000 for a bare-bones GT, and into the mid-$30,000 region for a loaded GT."

 

Any news if the GPX will be available with a manual trans or still just auto? I would love to get the G8 GPX but a auto will really put me off.

 

6 speed man will be available. It will basically be a GM branded holden commodore, it's just their too expensive to import if you wanted one right now.

 

I think this will be a nice car esp with the 6 speed

 

V6 starts at 27

V8 starts at just under 30

 

ah V6! It should be a blown V6!

 

itll be the 3.6 DOHC that they are using in the CTS and G6 GXP. itll be 260ish hp.

i saw a report that the G8 was getting an LS2, but i think it was the stupid publication making assumptions that a 6.0L v8 from GM is automatically an LS2.

 

yeah same here, its actually being labled as the L76

 

this is a really nice car for what its going to cost.

 

Just talked to some reps at the OC Auto Show and the V8 will start at around 29,900.

Whisper: And the CTS-V's getting a complete revamp! I heard LS7 or blown LS3 talk from the head Cadillac rep there!

 

Yea they have the prices up on the website now. It appears they will be pretty nicely equipped with 2 main option packages you can add on along with the stand alone sunroof option.

 

G8 (V6) starts at $27,595
G8 GT (V8) starts at $29,995
(prices include $695 destination)

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...30&docid=40007