what is the g8 gxp called in AU?

[vinzul]

what is the g8 gxp called in AU? also does it have the 6.2 ls3?

thanks

[SRG963]

Yes, they have the LS3, and I believe it's called the Commodore SS-V

[TrUcKeR]

I don't believe there is a 'standard' Commie equivalent with the 6.2 LS3. I think it only comes on the HSV Clubsport R8 and GTS.

http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Commodore

Commodore SV6 Commodore SV6

* 3.6L SIDI Direct Injection V6
* 6-speed manual transmission
* 210# Kilowatts of power
* 18" alloy wheels

Commodore SS Commodore SS

* 6.0 litre, Generation 4 Alloy V8 engine
* AFM technology (V8 auto variants only)
* Sports styling
* 18" alloy wheels

Commodore SS V-Series Commodore SS V-Series

* 6.0 litre, Generation 4 Alloy V8 engine
* Leather appointed seating
* AFM technology (V8 auto variants only)
* 19" alloy wheels

[Crazy Paul]

what is the g8 gxp called in AU? also does it have the 6.2 ls3?
thanks

The closest thing to a G8-GT is the Holden Commodore VE SS.
None of the Holden VE range have the LS3 engine.

HSV take Holden VE's and modify them.
All VE HSV's have LS3 except W427 which had LS7.

But the GXP has no equal in Australia.....it's in a no-mans-land somewhere between the Holden VE SS and lets say a HSV VE Clubsport. The GXP is like a parts bin special. It does not have the brakes or wheels of an HSV. It has more of a Holden SS interior trim level than an HSV. Neither Holden or HSV use Brembo brakes.

[GeoffA]

You are all wrong!!!!

A Pontiac G8 GXP is called a Pontiac G8 GXP. I couldn't resist, seeing I answered the same on the board.

[GeoffA]

But, I just read that your looking to get cheap (er) parts.

HSV-GTS-300 aka Crazy Paul is who you want to go through for Aussie parts.

[HoldenSS]

pontiac G8 GT in the US and canada= chevrolet Lumina SS in the middle east = Holden Commodore SS in AUS

Pontiac GXP in the US canada = chevrolet CSV CR8 in the middle east = HSV clubsport R8 in AUS (approximatly)

[Crazy Paul]

It's a big stretch of the imagination to see the GXP as an equal to the Clubsport.
In the go department yes the mechanical specs are similar.
In the stopping department the GXP is inferior.
In the level of trim, creature comforts and especially available extras The GXP is way behind the Clubsport.



Brakes
Front: 365mm ventilated discs. Four piston calipers Standard
Rear: 350mm ventilated discs. Four piston calipers Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Incorporating Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA), Standard

Cabin
Dual zone electronic climate control: driver and front passenger Standard
6.5" multi-function display colour LCD screen. Displays stereo, heating and air conditioning information. DVD player and Satellite Navigation compatible Standard
Power windows. Driver and front passenger windows express down Standard
Electric tilt and slide sunroof (*) Option
Front centre sliding armrest with leather trim Standard
Rear seat centre armrest Standard
Vanity mirror, driver and passenger. Illuminated with cover Standard
Sunglasses holder (except where sunroof fitted) Standard
Satin Chrome finish interior door handles Standard
Passenger overhead assist handles; rear with coat hooks Standard
Two front reading lamps Standard

Driver
Steering wheel height and reach adjust Standard
Leather wrap HSV unique Sports steering wheel Standard
Multi-function steering controls for: Standard
- Sound system - Trip computer Standard
- Bluetooth phone - Satellite navigation (where fitted) Standard
Multi-function driver display, featuring: Standard
- Trip computer information - Sound system information Standard
Priority key. Stores settings for: Standard
- Climate control - Sound system Standard
- Trip computer - Speed alert Standard
- Headlamp and interior lighting time delay options Standard
Alloy faced pedals Standard
Leather wrap gear selector Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Rear Park Assist Standard
Power exterior mirrors Standard
Road speed dependent intermittent wipers Standard
Automatic headlamp mode. Switches on at twilight or low light Standard
Headlamps auto-off feature (variable delay) Standard
Trip computer with triple display, including: Standard
- Average speed - Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip time Standard
- Distance/Time to go - Average fuel consumption Standard
- Digital speedometer - Visual and audible speed warning Standard
- Tracks two trips simultaneously (eg. Short day trip within long interstate trip) Standard
- Fuel used/range Standard
Service reminder. Appears 1,000km before service is due Standard
HSV Sports instrument cluster Standard
Tachometer Standard
HSV sports triple center gauges (Voltage, Oil Temp. and Oil Pressure) Standard
Sound system able to accommodate mobile phone kit. Auto mute when in use Standard
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity Standard
Satellite navigation (*) Option

Engine
317kW, 6.2 litre LS3 Generation 4 alloy V8 Standard
Power (DIN kW) 317kW* @ 6000rpm
Torque (DIN Nm) 550Nm* @ 4600rpm
Recommended petrol - octane rating 98 RON PULP. Note that using 95RON (PULP) or lower will not cause any problems, but will result in slightly less engine performance and economy.

Exhaust
Exhaust system Stainless steel, high performance quad outlet Standard

Exterior
Front projector fog lamps Standard
Front driving lamps Standard
Projector headlamps Standard
HSV unique sports rear tail lamps Standard
HSV Performance rear spoiler Standard
HSV Performance body kit Standard
Quad exhaust outlet Standard
Metallic Paint Standard

Handling
Linear Control Suspension Standard
Sports Touring Suspension Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating Standard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Standard
- Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) - Traction Control System (TCS) Standard
Suspension Front: MacPherson strut Direct acting stabiliser bar. Standard
Progressive rate coil springs Standard
Rear: Multi-Link independent rear suspension (IRS). Standard
Progressive rate coil springs. Stabiliser bar Standard
Steering Variable ratio rack and pinion Standard
Track (mm) Front: 1592 Rear: 1590 Standard
Turning Circle (kerb to kerb, m) 11.4 Standard

Wheels
19" x 8" front alloy wheel with 245/40 R19 98Y tyre Standard
19" x 9.5" rear alloy wheel with 275/35 R19 96Y tyre Standard
Full size spare wheel and tyre (as per front wheel and tyre) (*) Option

Options
Holden Assist Telematics (available late 2006) (*) Option
HSV Sports seats with leather trim (Onyx) (*) Option
Entertainment Rear seat overhead DVD player (*) Option
6-speed Automatic Transmission with active select (*) Option
20 inch Pentagon Wheel (*) Option
Full size spare wheel and tyre (as per front wheel and tyre) (*) Option

Performance
Acceleration 0-100kmh Manual 4.96 sec
Acceleration 0-100kmh Auto 5.05 sec

Safety
Dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger Standard
Side impact airbags for driver and front passenger Standard
Side curtain airbags Standard
Front lap/sash seat belts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pre-tensioners Standard
Front seatbelt sash height adjustable Standard
Rear seat child restraint anchor points (3) Standard
Active front seat head restraints to help reduce risk of whiplash injury in a collision from behind Standard
Road Safety Emergency mode after seat belt pre-tensioners are triggered. On-board computer turns engine and fuel pump off. Unlocks doors. Turns hazard lights and interior lamp on, if battery power is available Standard

Seating
HSV Sports seats with cloth trim Standard
HSV Sports seats with leather trim (Onyx) (*) Option
4-way/2-way electric/manual adjustment of front drivers seat Standard
Adjustable driver and front passenger seat lumbar support Standard

Security
Remote control priority key: Standard
- Operates central locking - Operates interior lighting. Time delay on entry. Automatic illumination when engine turned off - Operates exterior lamps, to show location of car at night - Enables/disables alarm system - Unlocks boot Standard
- Disables remote boot release button in glove box (when locking) Standard
Horn sounds if either front door is ajar when remote locking Standard
Sound system only operates in original vehicle Standard
Flip key Standard

Sounds
Entertainment Rear seat overhead DVD player (*) Option
Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo Standard
6 disc in-dash CD player. MP3 Compatible Standard
Eleven speakers including sub-woofers. Total 230 watts Standard
Speed dependent volume control Standard

Storage
Twin cup holders in centre console Standard
Centre console storage compartment Standard
Auxiliary power socket in console Standard
Fold down rear seat centre ‘ski’ hatch for long loads Standard

Transmission
6-speed Manual Transmission Standard
6-speed Automatic Transmission with active select (*) Option
Limited Slip Differential with HSV specific ratio Standard
Gear ratios 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic Standard
1 3.01 / 4.03
2 2.07 / 2.36
3 1.43 / 1.53
4 1.00 / 1.15
5 0.84 / 0.85
6 0.57 / 0.67
Final Drive 3.7 / 3.27