Saw that two not to sure on the body lines for it though could use some tweaking, found this.
General Motors Corp. executives await the business pitch for a rear-wheel-drive Pontiac G8, based on the new VE Commodore built by Australia subsidiary GM Holden Ltd., Ward's learns.
The GM Automotive Strategy Board, which has final say on all product programs, recently gave the thumbs up for managers to develop a case for a G8 based on the Holden-engineered GM Global RWD Architecture, formerly dubbed Zeta. GM's new Chevrolet Camaro also will be built on this platform.
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A G8 likely would replace the Grand Prix as the high-end performance vehicle in Pontiac's portfolio, which already includes the G6 midsize sedan and coupe that replaced the Grand Am, and the compact G5 coupe added to the U.S. lineup in July.
Advancement of the G8 plan is expected, as a Pontiac spokeswoman last month said the brand wants to adapt the Commodore as an affordable sedan for the U.S.
In a recent e-mail, GM Global Product Development Chief Bob Lutz called the new Commodore V-8 SS-V sports sedan a “magic vehicle” following a test-drive.
Converting the VE Commodore to conform to U.S. safety regulations is the major hurdle in bringing it to the U.S.
Some reports of a limited edition with a LS7 502hp engine in a sedan
and the best part of this new GP rear wheel drive finally. If they release it 08-09 that gives my some time to save some pennies.
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