Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
06-02-2006, 07:11 PM
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Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
Would anyone be interested in seeing Pontiac replace the Solstice with a firebird or TA? Same platform, similiar pricing, maybe more firebird cues designed in. Possibly squeeze a small v8 under the hood.
The name would return but knowlonger a stablemate to the camaro or compete with camaro for sales.
Would the firebird fans support this vehicle or not buy and complain as was with the 04-06 GTO?
The name would return but knowlonger a stablemate to the camaro or compete with camaro for sales.
Would the firebird fans support this vehicle or not buy and complain as was with the 04-06 GTO?
06-02-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
According to G&C that the GTO is going away & something is going to be the new sister to the Camaro.
Now if thats a TA or Firebird I dont know. Still hanging on to the rumors.
Now if thats a TA or Firebird I dont know. Still hanging on to the rumors.
06-02-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
I would support the building of a Firebird/TA, but not at the expense of the Solstice. The Solstice is a unique vehicle that will have some very amazing performance potential once the "tuners" get ahold of them.
06-02-2006, 07:48 PM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
I would support the building of a Firebird/TA, but not at the expense of the Solstice. The Solstice is a unique vehicle that will have some very amazing performance potential once the "tuners" get ahold of them.
Next thing is the Turbo or the Supercharged
06-03-2006, 02:26 AM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
Originally Posted by MarcR94v6
GTO is staying.
GM officials will unveil a rwd concept vehicle for Pontiac at the 2007 Detroit auto show. To revive the brand, GM also is considering:
- Fielding a lineup of all rwd cars
- Replacing the Grand Prix with a higher-priced sedan
- Replacing the GTO with a vehicle built on Camaro architecture
DETROIT -- After debating Pontiac's viability this year, General Motors' leadership plans to revive the brand's heritage of performance with a product lineup of exclusively rear-wheel-drive cars.
06-03-2006, 09:14 AM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
GTO is staying according to all the rumors and Bob Lutz, not to mention this email I recieved from Jim Hopson of Pontiac when I asked him about Firebird rumors.
So this is how I see he lineup for Pontiac in 09-10
Solstice
G5
G6
G8
GTO
Nick,
You're correct. To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to bring
back the Firebird, even if the Camaro goes into production. More likely is
the creation of a different car off the same platform, which would most likely be a next-generation GTO.
You're correct. To the best of my knowledge, there are no plans to bring
back the Firebird, even if the Camaro goes into production. More likely is
the creation of a different car off the same platform, which would most likely be a next-generation GTO.
Solstice
G5
G6
G8
GTO
06-03-2006, 10:29 AM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
See, the problem here is that in 1974 the Pontiac Grand Prix was the replacement for the GTO. The GTO is a high performance family car and always was. Firebird was a 2+2 sports car. Now if you could stretch a Solstice into a 2+2 sports car and give it a V8 and mean looks, absolutely, go for it.
But the reality is that the Firebird is an upmarket Camaro. More leather, more options, and meaner styling. The GTO is NOT a Firebird, never was, not even close.
GM would do well to copy Chrysler's Charger concept for the next GTO instead of trying to pretend that it could ever be a Firebird.
But the reality is that the Firebird is an upmarket Camaro. More leather, more options, and meaner styling. The GTO is NOT a Firebird, never was, not even close.
GM would do well to copy Chrysler's Charger concept for the next GTO instead of trying to pretend that it could ever be a Firebird.
06-03-2006, 01:44 PM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
Originally Posted by Dwarf Killer
See, the problem here is that in 1974 the Pontiac Grand Prix was the replacement for the GTO. The GTO is a high performance family car and always was. Firebird was a 2+2 sports car. Now if you could stretch a Solstice into a 2+2 sports car and give it a V8 and mean looks, absolutely, go for it.
But the reality is that the Firebird is an upmarket Camaro. More leather, more options, and meaner styling. The GTO is NOT a Firebird, never was, not even close.
GM would do well to copy Chrysler's Charger concept for the next GTO instead of trying to pretend that it could ever be a Firebird.
But the reality is that the Firebird is an upmarket Camaro. More leather, more options, and meaner styling. The GTO is NOT a Firebird, never was, not even close.
GM would do well to copy Chrysler's Charger concept for the next GTO instead of trying to pretend that it could ever be a Firebird.
06-04-2006, 12:29 AM
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Re: Solstice sized Firebird\T/A
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
I would support the building of a Firebird/TA, but not at the expense of the Solstice. The Solstice is a unique vehicle that will have some very amazing performance potential once the "tuners" get ahold of them.