427? Hell no, let's go with a 454! G8 GXP Street Concept

[RyanIAm]

The Pontiac G8 GXP street concept (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/01/sema-preview-638-horsepower-pontiac-g8-gxp-street-concept/).


One of the best parts about SEMA is getting to see the manufacturers build cars they might not otherwise. Take this G8 GXP Street Concept, for example. Sure, the 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 in the standard G8 GXP is plenty good enough, but why not stuff the new LSX454 crate engine from GM Performance Parts underneath the hood? The 7.4L V8 is good for a ZR1-matching 638 horsepower and 600 lb-ft torque, allowing this G8 to unashamedly call itself a true muscle car. Other features include stiffer springs and the brake package from the CTS-V as well as 20-inch black chrome wheels. The exterior has been given an aggressive makeover with a new front fascia with unique upper and lower grilles and a rear fascia that incorporates a diffuser and performance exhaust system. Inside are custom leather seats and a new gauge cluster. More details and plenty of photos are soon to come when we hit the show floor next week.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/ryanami/g8gxpstreetconcept_01.jpg

[HERCULES]

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye Bye "W427"!

[RyanIAm]

Keep in mind it's only a concept, but hot damn, still would be very nice!

[red_hot]

Wow! Very nice.
I was never that big a fan of the W427, but this looks so much nicer.
And with oil prices slowly coming back down, it'd be stupid not to get at least one... :jester:

[Evman]

:whip: Get along little dawgy! That thing would be insane! I like the front bar too :)

[boyley]

I'll have a set of those wheels for the big girl in all black please:drool::cool:

[SCiFiRE]

not a fan of the front bar,
but the wheels are awesome!

[iloveholden]

Looks pretty nice to me...awsome power :bow:

[CV860L]

I like the idea of a 7.4 Litre but the wheels and front end are :spew::spew::spew::spew:

They look they belong to a completely different car.

[DuffMan]

I like the idea of a 7.4 Litre but the wheels and front end are :spew::spew::spew::spew:

They look they belong to a completely different car.

I would have to agree with you there... Not quite to my taste. 7.4 litres on the other hand.... :bow:


I was never that big a fan of the W427, but this looks so much nicer.

:slap: Have a look at the black W427 in the C&V sponsor section :drool:

[The_Plague]

Surprised no one had jumped on these motors sooner, the new generation 454's have been availabel from Eagle and others for quiet some time now, hell there are the 500+ cubers in injected form of you've got the means (and indeed the room in the ****ing engine bay, new generatino does not necessarilly mean a smaller block)

[hazrd8]

sounds good just want to get my post count up so i can advertise my ute

[WH Captain]

Looks unreal..Love the wide front bar!!

[hazrd8]

love the red around the rims suits the brakes

[james2]

Nice______________:)rims and motor thank's.

[lee ls1]

Surprised no one had jumped on these motors sooner, the new generation 454's have been availabel from Eagle and others for quiet some time now, hell there are the 500+ cubers in injected form of you've got the means (and indeed the room in the ****ing engine bay, new generatino does not necessarilly mean a smaller block)


do you have a link to the 454? and is it a iron or alloy block?

[VT_Lance]

me likely the motor and the front bar is hot

[BossV8]

Very nice. Looks 10 x better than the W427, front end is more integrated

[SSmokin]

:bravo::goodjob::bow::dancenana::burnout::woohoo:: headbang::drool::love::yahoo::woot:

[taztassio]

the lsx 454 is meant to be capable of over 515 cubes easily.

Its almost big-block stuff ;)

[boyley]

the lsx 454 is meant to be capable of over 515 cubes easily.

Its almost big-block stuff ;):confused:

[Carver3]

I would like that bonnet....

...and maybe the motor from under it!:)

[S2VYSS]

Awesome looking bit of gear and cant wait to see more info and specs on this beast! I'll take a set of the wheels and engine for my car

:yup:

[Grommz]

Funny the Americans get all the good stuff.

No doubt being produced here in aus too ? :lol:

[RED R8]

Very nice. Looks 10 x better than the W427, front end is more integrated

x2...........:bravo:

[Millsy]

the motor, the wheels, the front bar...this car kicks arse :D i love it

cheers

Millsy

[CLUBRED]

Bung the Coupe60 front end on and she's all good.

[S2VYSS]

I really do hope this is more then a concept

:diddy:

[korrupt]

Some photos available here...

SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 Street Concept (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/sema-2008-pontiac-g8-street-concept-live/)

Looks like they have parked a Ute next to it, but haven't seen any full photos of it yet...

[Ewok]

lol, the W427 is the most over-rated HSV ever produced. Anyone remember the VE GTS that had a blower fitted to it and was making something stupid like 470rwkw with 700+ nM of torque ? (feel free to correct me I dont have the mag in front of me), and then the fact that it cost about $90k TOTAL? (the price of the car and THEN the mods also). Yeah ... I think I'd prefer that than a car that is likely to be locked in a garage by some old man who wants a collectors item and actually drive the bloody thing!

[harey]

lol, the W427 is the most over-rated HSV ever produced. Anyone remember the VE GTS that had a blower fitted to it and was making something stupid like 470rwkw with 700+ nM of torque ? (feel free to correct me I dont have the mag in front of me), and then the fact that it cost about $90k TOTAL? (the price of the car and THEN the mods also). Yeah ... I think I'd prefer that than a car that is likely to be locked in a garage by some old man who wants a collectors item and actually drive the bloody thing!

To be honest I would do the same as I prefer the hp to a build number, but this does not mean everyone feels the same way. I would say the majority of people would prefer to have a complete factory car and are not interested in aftermarket modifications. And lets face it comparing it to other cars out there for the money its pretty bloody good value. Without the luxury car tax it would be unreal.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

so is the LSX 427 a wet sump ?
don't see any oil tank in the engine bay
no OTR ether

[Holden Man]

Found this short vid on the LSX >

YouTube - Inside the LSX 454 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sqs6qAqgaM)

(no mention of sump set-up)

[lablube]

Love the exhaust on the GXP!

[`redoctober]

I want one!

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Found this short vid on the LSX >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sqs6qAqgaM

(no mention of sump set-up)

so what inlet manafold would you use for EFI in a VE

[chargedclub00]

454 for sure

[SteveK]

That looks nice and sounds like a tough motor under that bonnet. I like the smaller Pontiac kidneys and love the wheels BUT BUT that bottom grille set up, something not right.

[S2VYSS]

I love those wheels!

[korrupt]

I like the smaller Pontiac kidneys

Reminds a bit of the VR/VS grill. Looks good...