There are probably alot of domestic haters out there, but i think Pontiac has got something here. I don't know how many people live in the Toronto area, but if you read the Star today, the wheels section put the 2004 Grand Prix head to head with a Maxima, and the Grand Prix came out on top.
The Grand Prix GTP fits the OHV 3.8-liter engine with an Eaton supercharger for 260 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, besting even the quick 240-hp Honda Accord and Nissan Altima.
Factory-provided acceleration numbers put the GTP at 15 seconds flat in the quarter mile, or a full second quicker than its 16 key competitors. The claimed 0-60 mph time is 6.5 seconds, just a hair quicker than an automatic Altima.
(reality times prove that it can actually beat a Maxima)
Adding to the driving excitement are the TAPshift steering-wheel mounted toggle controls to offer F1-style shifting. In the "manual" mode, gear selection is indicated in the driver information center. Just a light tap commands the automatic transmission to do the driver's bidding, increasing the man-machine interaction. A welcomed distinguishing feature, such controls were previously the province of premium autos, such as the Aston Martin, BMW, or Ferrari.
The Competition Group (aka Comp G) suspension package features unique tuning, larger-diameter anti-roll bars, lighter-weight 17-inch aluminum wheels, and more aggressive tire fitment to achieve a reported 0.83 lateral g. So fitted, the Grand Prix feels solid with limited body roll and controlled manners, though not firm. Tipping the scales at 3583 pounds, the GTP is a hefty car that feels solid and unperturbed by aggressive driving, encouraging a heavy foot.
and another bonus is that it looks nice as hell
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0304_gtp/
what do you guys think? i think this car will be kicking a lot of asses on the road, and will have a lot of tuning potential, all at a decent price.