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2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP
What's Special About It?
How about a nice healthy V8 under the hood to start. That's right, after too many years of laboring along with overburdened V6 powerplants, the Bonneville GXP will debut in early 2004 with a 285 horsepower, dual-overhead cam V8 and a floor-mounted four-speed automatic transmission. A performance-tuned suspension that rides lower coupled with 18-inch wheels and tires will help keep the big sedan stuck to the ground while larger front and rear disc brakes will provide the stopping power. The exterior will be reshaped by new front and rear fascias, extended rocker panel extensions and a three-piece rear spoiler. The interior will feature leather- and suede-trimmed seats, a restyled instrument cluster, carbon fiber-look trim and an aluminum shifter handle.
Why Should You Care?
The fact that this car is headed to production already is a promising sign for GM fans. Debuting just last spring at the Chicago International Auto Show, this Bonneville received enough positive feedback that it was fast tracked into production almost immediately. Although the examples shown in Chicago and Las Vegas were still called concepts, Pontiac has assured us that the production version will come to market with few changes.
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GXP VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:
* 4.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 engine
* Hydra-Matic 4T80-E automatic transmission with a floor-mounted shifter
* GXP-specific instrument panel
* Carbon fiber-look interior trim bezels and steering wheel
* Seats are leather appointed with suede inserts
* GXP-specific performance series exterior badging
* Ten exterior colors with two premium tri-coats available
* Special GXP front fascia/rear fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, three-piece rear deck spoiler
* Lowered wheel-to-body ride height
* Performance-tuned suspension components
* Front/rear dampers and stabilizer bars
* Larger diameter, high-performance front and rear disc brakes with heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers
* Specially tuned exhaust system maximizes the performance and sound quality of the 4.4-liter V-8 engine
* Five-spoke aluminum wheels and P235/50R 18-inch W-speed-rated tires
* Brushed aluminum shifter handle
My Dad is a big fan of their past supercharged SSEI models, having owned 4. I'm hoping he'll get rid of one of the two he has currently and get one of these guys
What's Special About It?
How about a nice healthy V8 under the hood to start. That's right, after too many years of laboring along with overburdened V6 powerplants, the Bonneville GXP will debut in early 2004 with a 285 horsepower, dual-overhead cam V8 and a floor-mounted four-speed automatic transmission. A performance-tuned suspension that rides lower coupled with 18-inch wheels and tires will help keep the big sedan stuck to the ground while larger front and rear disc brakes will provide the stopping power. The exterior will be reshaped by new front and rear fascias, extended rocker panel extensions and a three-piece rear spoiler. The interior will feature leather- and suede-trimmed seats, a restyled instrument cluster, carbon fiber-look trim and an aluminum shifter handle.
Why Should You Care?
The fact that this car is headed to production already is a promising sign for GM fans. Debuting just last spring at the Chicago International Auto Show, this Bonneville received enough positive feedback that it was fast tracked into production almost immediately. Although the examples shown in Chicago and Las Vegas were still called concepts, Pontiac has assured us that the production version will come to market with few changes.
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GXP VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:
* 4.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 engine
* Hydra-Matic 4T80-E automatic transmission with a floor-mounted shifter
* GXP-specific instrument panel
* Carbon fiber-look interior trim bezels and steering wheel
* Seats are leather appointed with suede inserts
* GXP-specific performance series exterior badging
* Ten exterior colors with two premium tri-coats available
* Special GXP front fascia/rear fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, three-piece rear deck spoiler
* Lowered wheel-to-body ride height
* Performance-tuned suspension components
* Front/rear dampers and stabilizer bars
* Larger diameter, high-performance front and rear disc brakes with heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers
* Specially tuned exhaust system maximizes the performance and sound quality of the 4.4-liter V-8 engine
* Five-spoke aluminum wheels and P235/50R 18-inch W-speed-rated tires
* Brushed aluminum shifter handle
My Dad is a big fan of their past supercharged SSEI models, having owned 4. I'm hoping he'll get rid of one of the two he has currently and get one of these guys
