Vibe GXP

[krazy]

Has anyone heard any concrete news saying if the Vibe GXP will actually go into production? If so when will it be available on the dealer's lot.

[ragingfish]

IT IS schedule for production AFAIK. However, no one knows when it will hit market. I talked to the Pontiac rep at the NY Auto Show. The first one to hit the streets is the Bonneville GXP, next year sometime. However, beyond that, no one knows when they will be released, or in what order.

[ragingfish]

Nope. Unlike my beloved G6 and Solstice, these are production models schedule to be built in the next few years.DAMN I wish they'd build the Solstice or G6 though. Those were beautiful machines...

[ragingfish]

Not familiar with the GTX...links?

[ragingfish]

I assumed that's what you meant...I meant do you know of any web sites that have pics of it as a concept or anything?

[ragingfish]

Gotcha.

[meathead333]

is it the "GXP" or "GPX" (like the previous years pontiac had had)????

[meathead333]

my bad, brain fart. it was GTP anyways, thats what i ment earlier. oh well, thanks

[Pablo1669]

I know it doesn't really relate to the Vibe, but I saw the Bonneville GXP today at the Milford Proving Grounds (GM test tracks facility) here in Michigan. It was so awesome, and a Vibe in that color would be sweet. I've seen the pictures of the Vibe GXP, but I can't wait to see one in person.

[BaseVibeDriver]

quote:DAMN I wish they'd build the Solstice or G6 though. Those were beautiful machines...This is from Automotive News http://www.autonews.com, there is a Solstice prototype that is being evaluated at the GM proving grounds. This may happen.The G6 will strongly resemble the next GrandAm. GM hasn't confirmed this but the redesigned GA will be out as a '05 or early '06 MY.

[ragingfish]

Any chance you can send me the whole article? It won't let me read it without paying.

[BaseVibeDriver]

quote:Any chance you can send me the whole article? It won't let me read it without paying. Here's the article... Pontiac Solstice Becomes PrototypeEvaluations continue, but no approval givenAutomotive News By Rick KranzMay 19, 2003 PHOENIX - The Pontiac Solstice, a rear-drive concept car that was one of the stars of the 2002 Detroit auto show, has progressed to the prototype stage and is being evaluated at General Motors' proving grounds. GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz says a flexible architecture is being evaluated that can come in various lengths for a range of small, rear-drive vehicles that could be sold in the United States, Australia and Europe. On Monday, May 12, as part of Vauxhall's 100th anniversary celebration, GM's British unit unveiled the Vauxhall VX Lightning, a two-passenger coupe concept that was built off the Solstice platform. But the approval to produce a range of small, low-priced, rwd cars, including the Solstice, has not been given. No timetable for approval or production has been given, either. Lutz says that if the Solstice is produced, he would like to see it sell for about $18,900. He compared the car with the original 1964½ Ford Mustang, a reasonably priced car that had the style and grace of a more expensive model. While Lutz does not provide details about the rwd architecture that is being evaluated, he says: "It could be used for a coupe, a convertible, a small sedan equal to the BMW 1 series. It was something that we felt was missing in our portfolio - a small, light, four-cylinder-only rwd architecture." Two- and four-passenger models could be built. The creation of the prototype marks a significant step for the Solstice but is no guarantee of production. Says Lutz: "We are treating it as a program that might be brought to fruition, but we have several stages of approval levels. "The final level of approval is when the board says, 'Yes, this is a good business proposition,' and that is the one we are still working on."

[ragingfish]

Awesome!Thanks!

[Cubanpete]

Tell me the motor in the GXP, is it the Vibe Base with a Blower or the Vibe GT engine inside with a Blower? If its the Vibe GT, why did they use 5 speed and not the 6 speed trasnsmission with the TRD advanced clutch, which would make more sense!....Especially if they are pushing the envelope with this car!

[millster]

It's the base with the blower.http://media.gm.com/division/pontiac/ne ... owcar.html