[Spooner]

Autoweek blurb

Talk amongst yourselves. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'd love to see something with the LS-6 or even the LS-2. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

For what it's worth, AW has also reported slow sales to-date on the Pontiac GTO, here.

Last time I visited a GM/Pontiac dealership, they had one GTO in the showroom and it was marked up $3,000 above the sticker price. So it was $37K or thereabouts. Hmm. I wonder if it's still there?

-John

[Rob Hood]

hmm...not too keen on retro designs, makes me think the designers have lost their imagination. However, if retro is what is going to happen or could happen...

- early 2nd gen influence. I think influence of that vintage will lend itself better for aerodynamics. It's already there in the 98-02 nose; could morph that a little without completely changing the car's look.
- I would also keep the 6-speed trans, as I really like the potential for great fuel economy.
- larger fuel tank, perhaps by 3-4 gallons.
- BETTER SEATS....MUCH BETTER SEATS....
- put the Vette brake calipers on. At least make an initially adequate brake setup a little better.
- Let's see the WHOLE engine...or at least 6 of the 8 cylinders.
- retro engine sizes - 302 for the Z, 396 for the SS. The 302 can be 365 HP, the 396 can be 400 HP.
- more rear gear options (maybe attached to the 1LE package?)
- keep the "stripper" Z28 model at $25K for starting costs, hopefully less...