V-8, Some Tweaks to Grand Prix GXP

Getting ready to fill the gap that the soon departing Bonneville will leave
in the Pontiac stable, GM introduced the Grand Prix GXP today.  The GXP will be powered by a new version of the
5.3 liter V-8, not the Northstar V-8 found in the Bonnie.  The LS4 V-8 will send power to the front wheels and use
Displacement on Demand (DOD) to help up fuel economy.  The DOD V-8 will electronically switch off half of the
cylinders in certain light-load situations.  The GXP also gets new front and rear fascias, bigger exhaust outlets,
a cooling vent in the front fender and suspension upgrades to compensate for the heavier V-8 up front.  GM is
quoting 0-60 times at about 6 seconds.  The GXP will be available spring of ’05.  Best pics and information
is available, believe it or not, at
Pontiac’s
Fueling Zone on their website.  I think I’m in love…

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