Gto

[tyhel]

anyone form Pontiac..........If youre still alive. Bring out the GTO concept. I loved it.I know more that did too.

[TriStateGuy]

Hey tyhel

got any pics of the concept? Any specs?

[AppleButter]

GUYS!!! Go to motortrend.com, I just wet myself :licker: the GTO is coming as a 2004 model! Its basically the HSV monaro!!! yes!

[TriStateGuy]

I'm a lazy slug but do you have any stats for the car? FWD or RWD? V6 or V8?

[tyhel]

It is RWD and has a friggin' LS1 eh? uh huh.......its quite quick. looks like they screwed with it a bit and they should have left it. go to www.hsv.com.au to see it all in all its glory.I think this should be the new mustang killer!!!!!!!!

[TriStateGuy]

I think I made a mess of my pants!

The Ultimate HSV - 300kW of Callaway-enhanced 5.7 litre V8, 510Nm of torque, a close-ratio 6-speed manual only gearbox with shift light and buzzer - in a word awesome. Exclusive HSV 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, Grooved and Cross-Drilled 362mm front and 343mm rear discs, developed in conjunction with AP Racing (of HRT fame) - unmatched stopping power.

Ummmm wheres the waiting list????

Also according to MotorTrend blurb the prices are decent
S/C v6 : $24,000
v8: $28,500

Holden



EDIT: It just dawned upon me: Monaro = Camaro

[tyhel]

By god I think you have it!!!!!! I have liked the HSVs for a bit now. It would be sweet to see these smaller cars in every way except in the engine comparrtment, burn a mustang..............welcome to the sweetness boys and girls.:bandit: oh yeah..........I can already smell the sweet smoke bring it on....... :sun:

[TriStateGuy]

OT

I've always been interested in the GTS-R. Imagine it an M5 fighter for alot less money

Actually we have the chasis here in the states aka Catera. BUT it only comes with a v6 and an auto tranny



Back to the GTO:

I was considering the new Nissan 350Z but now I gotta wait and see what the General bringeth!

[Hudson]

I hope you folks didn't soil your pants over that little piece of Photoshop, did you? Holdens are RUMORED to be coming to the US and no matter what you read in Motor Trend, I highly doubt they could get them here by the 2004 model year. They would have to redesign the vehicle first. Secondly, GM is always on thin ice with North American unions to begin with, and the unions will just sit back and watch as GM closes plants (the Camaro/Firebird plant for one) and imports a car from Australia? Don't count on it.

[tyhel]

Yes, true, but I also don't think you should automatically rule out the idea that it is possible and it could happen.

[Thunda Downunda]

For another report on USA imports of Holdens try here

[tyhel]

I think that says it all.........ITS COMING TO THE US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thunda Downunda]

GM Chairman Bob Lutz has just confirmed the Monaro will be released in 2003 as a 2004 model Pontiac GTO, calling it "an instant cult classic"

Debut is either the 2003 Los Angeles or New York motor shows. Up to 20,000 will be imported, with the possibility that "other models" - read the Ute - may follow.

Contrary to this report though, Monaro is NOT built by "a special division" of Holden (eg: HSV)

HSV modifies existing Holdens (I think about 5,000 units last year) including sedans, LWB, the ute as well as the new coupe, and to be involved would need to find an additional 400% capacity - in one year. Hardly realistic

Hope they tweak up the styling of this roomy 4 seater for you guys (it's a bit plain for my eyes although very smooth) and that it does good for Pontiac, Holden .. and GM

[Rubberduck83]

I gotta say, this new GTO is gonna be sweet. I just recently have begun researching Holden Cars, and I'm loving the horsepower and RWD that I'm seeing. I just don't understand why Australia gets all of these sweet cars and we are just now getting a taste of this GM affiliate. As far as I'm concerned, they have got a better line of cars than any of the other GM brands. Let's hope this recent interest in the Monaro/GTO and possibly the Ute is a sign of what is to come.

[Rubberduck83]

Sorry, just one more thing. I just gotta say that, while I am happy about the new GTO, I am going to have a hard time getting over the loss of the Trans Am (one of the most beautiful sports cars ever made) and that great f-body design. If only Pontiac could keep that along with with the incoming GTO.