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Drove a PT GT Today......
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 3:02 am
by Ironman
Hey Folks,I just drove a new PT GT and it SUCKED!!! I can't believe it has a turbo. -What a dog!Sure does make me feel better about my Vibe GT choice.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (Ironman)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:00 am
by yank dini
what's the HP on that?
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (yank dini)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:08 am
by slbpsi63
215??
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (yank dini)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:14 am
by rasermon
Source: Yahoo Autos2.4-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC Engine, Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 215@5000, Torque Of 245@3600, Cast Iron Block and Aluminum Cylinder Head with 5-Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (yank dini)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:14 am
by millster
215 HP245 lb-ft Torque
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (slbpsi63)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:18 am
by Ironman
215!! I can't believe it either. I don't know why it was so dogish. Maybe it's weight - dunno.All I know is that I would be pissed if I just spent all that $ for such a slug.I wonder if my friend test drove one before signing? I used to be in the car business and I thought I taught my friends better than that.Where did I go wrong!?
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (Ironman)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:30 am
by NovaResource
The turbo PT GT manual is about 200-lbs heavier than a Vibe GT. However, it should be slightly quicker than the Vibe GT due to the larger engine (2.4L) with greater torque and HP.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (NovaResource)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 5:42 am
by satur9
the srt-4 is spoused to be rediculously fast 5.4 0-60 14.2 sec 1/4 mile the turbo pt is the same engine!!! i doudt the weight difference is that big a difference. was it an auto or were you just driving around off boost the whole time.in that case race it and let us know who wins?
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (satur9)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:03 am
by Ironman
Forum Tough Guy I see!!Probably a coward in person.Ease up on the attitude *******.It's not conducive to the discussion
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (Ironman)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:35 am
by NovaResource
quote:Forum Tough Guy I see!!Probably a coward in person.Ease up on the attitude *******.It's not conducive to the discussionWho are you talking about? You replied to Saturn9s comment but I don't see any attitude.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (NovaResource)
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:46 pm
by Ironman
Sorry - I guess I'm a little sensitive. This forum is quite a bit less cordial than I'm used to. Some of these guys really seem rude. Let the worst get the better of me - my apologies all.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (Ironman)
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:35 am
by esjones
quote:Sorry - I guess I'm a little sensitive. This forum is quite a bit less cordial than I'm used to. Some of these guys really seem rude. Let the worst get the better of me - my apologies all.Believe me, until you've been blindsided by (choose your member), you haven't seen attitude! Take the high road, and call it PASSION! You'll last longer. Welcome to GenVibe.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (esjones)
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:53 am
by mu_ohio
From what I recall, the auto PT turbo is a about the same 1/4 mile times as the VibeGT, but I'm sure the 5spd will kick our (removed). I do know that the Neon is a lot quicker, but remember the PT is 200 lbs more than us and we are heavier than a Neon I would think. I know driving in one, it didn't seem like they had much to them.
Re: Drove a PT GT Today...... (Ironman)
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:07 pm
by Flip-Side
quote:215!! I can't believe it either. I don't know why it was so dogish. Maybe it's weight - dunno.Perhaps it was because the GT has all top end power and the PT has much more low end. You being use to the way the GT feels could give the feeling the PT Turbo was slower than it really was. Once you hit that lift, the GT really seems to fly......