Instant classics: 10 show cars of tomorrow - CNET (blog)
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Instant classics: 10 show cars of tomorrow
CNET (blog)
A car like the first-generation Toyota Prius heralds the beginning of a new trend in the automotive world, while the Pontiac G8 marks the end of a brand. We steered clear of cars with retro styling. The new Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger are modern ...
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glad to see the G8 on the list.
2009 Karma Metallic G8 GT The best gift you can give to someone is your time,because you're giving them something that you can never get back
whoop for the g8 posting it up for future collectors items!
1930 Ford Model A
CLASSIC, L-head 4-cylinder 3.3 L , 40 horsepower, Between 25 and 30 mpg , Zenith one-barrel up-draft carburetor, top speed of around 55 mph .
Pontiac G8 GT
35% Driver and Passenger, 15% all around the back, Tinted Tails, Tinted Headlamp Covers, Tinted Side markers, Tinted Side Blinkers, Black Pontiac Emblems, Rear "Pontiac" Debadge, VIM/DVD, Vararam CAI, VMS tune, GPS Dashkit, 35W 6000k HIDs, Kooks 1-7/8's Long tube headers, Kooks O/R 3 in. X-pipe, Custom J-pipe axle-backs
Maybe I shouldn't have modified it....not. None the less cool to have a potential classic a few decades
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2008 White Hot G8 GT
(new)499RWHP/474RWTQ Mustang Dyno
(old)451RWHP / 498RWTQ Mustang Dyno
1/4=11.400@118.7 17" Drag Radials, stall, cam 1.77 60'
1/4=12.004@120.6 17" Drag Radials 2.03 60'
1/4=12.270 @118.3 on 18" All Seasons 2.08 60'
SLOWHAWK Tuned
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that's why you just throw the stock parts in the shedOriginally Posted by G8GT721
Nice to see the G8... but they throw in two hybrids, an xB, and then in their own text for the G35I forgot for a moment I'm reading a cnet autoblog =_='Ultimately, this era's G35 may prove too subtle for the collector market, but it marks the start of a successful era for Infiniti.
Last edited by Sephiroth; 07-05-2011 at 03:41 AM.
11 CTS-V Black Diamond Edition
Now that I think about it I have all the suspension stuff, intake,injectors The only stuff I tossed was the exhaust, ECM, and subs.that's why you just throw the stock parts in the shed
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2008 White Hot G8 GT
(new)499RWHP/474RWTQ Mustang Dyno
(old)451RWHP / 498RWTQ Mustang Dyno
1/4=11.400@118.7 17" Drag Radials, stall, cam 1.77 60'
1/4=12.004@120.6 17" Drag Radials 2.03 60'
1/4=12.270 @118.3 on 18" All Seasons 2.08 60'
SLOWHAWK Tuned
If you can't say anything intelligent, say something loud and stupid
My Garage
I actually agree with most of the choices, even the first gen Prius. Question the Infiniti and BMW on the list - a big surprised the Solstice Coupe didn't make the list.
2009.1 Pontiac G8 GT
White Hot w/ Onyx interior, Prem Package, Sport Package, Sunroof
SHOW: Holden badges, backup assist, & gauges, front clip shaved w/ painted lower grilles, clear bra, matte black hood scoops, 35% tint, auto dimming mirror, Homelink, bass bias mod, VG antenna, VIM, Bluetooth, spare w/ Pace jack kit, glovebox light, white fuse covers, Rotofab radiator cover, engine cover custom painted w/ SS trim, billet aluminum trim, SS hood liner, MGP caliper covers, Third Shift Studios plaque, JBL MS-8, JL amps, Morel and Focal speakers, 12" sub, Redline Goods armrest
GO: Volant CAI, Superchips Cortex 91 tune, BP white catch can, modded lower grille, Solo axle backs; DBA 4000 series rotors; Russell SS brake lines; ATE Blue; Hawk ceramic pads, Camaro SS 20s 245/35F & 275/30R
0-60 MPH: 5.01 Seconds | 1/4 Mile: 13.354 Seconds @ 105.85 MPH | 279kW / 572Nm DynoJet uncorrected
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