What I find humorous is that Chevy sells the 'SS' motor and it is rated at 430bhp, while all their advertising for it says 415 bhp... marketing at its finest.
Pontiac G8 GXP vs Chevrolet SS
| Category | Pontiac G8 GXP | Chevrolet SS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 421 / 415 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 562 / 415 | 563 / 415 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1828 / 4030 | 1800 / 3968 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 234 / 231 |
Performance
| Category | Pontiac G8 GXP | Chevrolet SS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 10.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.9 s @ 111.2 mph |
Summary
| Category | Pontiac G8 GXP | Chevrolet SS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 182 | 200 |
| Total | 182 | 200 |
Verdict
SS is the fastest by a small margin.
However, FastestLaps.com does not have enough lap times and performance data to make this comparison conclusive.
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