Contact: Jeff Holland
GM Performance Division Communications
Phone: (586) 986-5606
E-mail: jeffrey.holland@gm.comMary Henige
Pontiac-GMC Communications
Phone: (313) 667-4103
E-mail: mary.henige@gm.com
PONTIAC VIBE GXP SHOW CAR FLEXES A NEW SET OF MUSCLES
Pontiac's athletically designed Vibe flexes a more powerful set of muscles with the debut of the Vibe GXP show car.
"Vibe is an excellent example of Pontiac's fresh, contemporary design direction," said Lynn Myers, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "Vibe was designed to fit the needs of youthful buyers. Today, the Vibe GT buyer is 33 years old on average. Vibe GXP could be a strong addition to attract young performance enthusiasts." The Vibe GXP concept was designed to gauge reaction from show-goers at the 2002 Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, where it debuted.
Dressed for performance, the Vibe GXP is outfitted with the GXP family-specific Shadow Black tri-coat color scheme, front fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, and rear deck spoiler and fascia.
Vibe GXP's powerplant is a 1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that features an Eaton Roots type supercharger. The supercharger delivers 7.5 lbs. of boost enabling the Vibe GXP show car to generate up to a 35 percent increase in horsepower and torque over the production base powerplant for improved acceleration and launch feel. A five-speed manual transmission delivers the power to the wheels.
The Vibe GXP show car was designed with performance-tuned suspension components, which create a lowered ride height for improved handling characteristics and an aggressive stance. GXP specific 18-inch forged aluminum wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires, larger diameter high-performance front and rear disc brakes with red heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers, and a production-based performance exhaust system also are included in the Vibe GXP show car performance package.
Inside, the Vibe GXP utilizes a Vibe GT instrument panel along with GXP metal-look interior trim bezels, GXP specific aluminum design foot pedal covers and unique GXP performance series badging.
Pontiac Vibe GXP Show Car Highlights:
Supercharged 1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC I-4 engine
Five-speed manual transmission
GXP-specific instrument panel
GXP metal-look interior trim bezels
GXP-specific aluminum design foot pedal covers
GXP performance series exterior badging.
GXP-specific (Shadow Black) Tri-coat, show-quality paint scheme
GXP-specific front fascia/rear fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, and rear deck spoiler
Lowered wheel-to-body ride height
Performance-tuned suspension components
Front/rear dampers, front/rear stabilizer bars
Larger diameter, high-performance front and rear disc brakes with red heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers
Production-based performance exhaust system
GXP-specific 18-inch forged aluminum wheels
Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires
Pearlized gray leather seating surfaces with suede-like fabric inserts
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