Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
01-23-2006 | 06:04 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by SCNGENNFTHGEN
IMHO with the GTO, time was not something they had much of. They had to get something out there quick, and they did. IMO it's actually a pretty nice car. Gotta love Lutz mentioning the "500 hp motor", makes the idea more than wishful thinking.
01-23-2006 | 06:48 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by turbo96z28
TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!
Hey!!!! That's my line!! Get your own Billy!
Good thing Stars is starting to see the light! Next I will have him admitting Super Sport is the proper top model designation
01-23-2006 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by NikiVee
They had time since 1999 when the GTO concept came out. They squander that opportunity also IMO.
01-23-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by NikiVee
They had time since 1999 when the GTO concept came out. They squander that opportunity also IMO.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
01-24-2006 | 02:58 AM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by Fbodfather
the 1999 GTO concept car had nothing whatsoever to do with the GTO that's available today.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
01-24-2006 | 02:43 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by graham
Did I miss the press realease of a Camaro green light?
No, but its so almost official it is almost official, LOL.
We've gotten everything but the official green light.
01-24-2006 | 03:51 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by Fbodfather
the 1999 GTO concept car had nothing whatsoever to do with the GTO that's available today.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
01-24-2006 | 05:14 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by Fbodfather
the 1999 GTO concept car had nothing whatsoever to do with the GTO that's available today.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
Read back thru this site....oh.........say to about 2000.
GM was soundly thrashed for not bringing the Holden Monaro to this country. With the advent of the Fcar going on hiatus, many people felt it was crucial for GM to offer some type of RWD performance car that would comfortably hold 4 passengers.
Thus, the Holden Monaro was brought to the U.S. --tens of millions of dollars were spent to make it comply with all U.S. Safety and Emissions standards.........and viola......the GTO.
Many of the same people that caterwalled that we should bring the Monaro to these shores are the same people caterwalling about the GTO........how 'bout them apples???
I don't think I'd have called it GTO, but then, I didn't get a vote. (nor should I have........)
It's very easy to complain on a website.......it's also very easy to change direction hoping that no one will notice.
01-24-2006 | 05:17 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by 91Z28350
Good thing Stars is starting to see the light! Next I will have him admitting Super Sport is the proper top model designation
01-24-2006 | 07:56 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
Originally Posted by SCNGENNFTHGEN
I hope the LS7 won't be an SS only option.
I would LOVE to see the SS badge mean something, like more power, better handling, better braking.
01-24-2006 | 11:07 PM
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Re: Lutz: "all the way up to 500hp or whatever size V8 we have".
I can't wait to see what v8s will actually be available when the car finally comes out, and what engines are actually in the pipeline.
LS7
LS7