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 |
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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) | 1820 / 4012 | 1800 / 3968 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 231 / 228 | 234 / 231 |
Lap Times
Track | Pontiac G8 GXP | Chevrolet SS |
---|---|---|
Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:26.40 | 0:24.80 |
Performance
Category | Pontiac G8 GXP | Chevrolet SS |
---|---|---|
0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
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 | 83 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 282 | 300 |
Total | 365 | 400 |
Verdict
SS is the fastest by a small margin.
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