New GTOs? Sunbirds?

**matthewaqui** · 12-13-2007, 08:25 AM

Hey..... I can't believe your New GTOs will look like the old Sunbirds in the front?!!!

**Rob** · 12-13-2007, 09:19 AM

A drawing...not even a real car. Put down the crack pipe for awhile.

**matthewaqui** · 12-13-2007, 09:34 AM

This is what is written on the model:

This one's a winner -- The design for the new GTO coming to Pontiac showrooms in 2007 as a 2008 model. The big, rear-drive sport coupe will be designed and built in the U.S., possibly at GM's Hamtramck or Wilmington plants, and it's likely to show up in concept form at a 2006 auto show, probably Detroit in January.

Internally called the GMX282, the 2008 GTO will be built on GM's new Zeta platform, now under development in Australia by GM's Holden subsidiary. The Zeta platform brings new suspension all around, with a more sophisticated independent rearend promising better traction and even sweeter handling. The wheelbase has grown marginally to 110 inches. The next GTO will carry over the 6.0-liter, 400-horse LS2 from the current car as well as the six speed manual transmission.

The new GTO looks more muscular than the today's model, with a fastback roofline and strong tension in the profile and pumped fenders. Overall length is down 0.8 inch to 189. The only retro nods on this car are the wide-track Pontiac-style front end and the twin hood scoops. Ironically, the design is being done under the direction of Australian Mike Simcoe, who designed the current GTO as a Holden Monaro in 1997 and is now responsible for all GM North American cars.

**slims00ls1z28** · 12-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Model. As in model kit? Heh the information on that is about as spot on as mrs Cleo's prediction of her getting busted. Don't bank on it.

**Pimp'n the 2004** · 12-13-2007, 01:17 PM

WTF....I'm confused

**pont3** · 12-14-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by matthewaqui

This is what is written on the model:

This one's a winner -- The design for the new GTO coming to Pontiac showrooms in 2007 as a 2008 model. The big, rear-drive sport coupe will be designed and built in the U.S., possibly at GM's Hamtramck or Wilmington plants, and it's likely to show up in concept form at a 2006 auto show, probably Detroit in January.

Internally called the GMX282, the 2008 GTO will be built on GM's new Zeta platform, now under development in Australia by GM's Holden subsidiary. The Zeta platform brings new suspension all around, with a more sophisticated independent rearend promising better traction and even sweeter handling. The wheelbase has grown marginally to 110 inches. The next GTO will carry over the 6.0-liter, 400-horse LS2 from the current car as well as the six speed manual transmission.

The new GTO looks more muscular than the today's model, with a fastback roofline and strong tension in the profile and pumped fenders. Overall length is down 0.8 inch to 189. The only retro nods on this car are the wide-track Pontiac-style front end and the twin hood scoops. Ironically, the design is being done under the direction of Australian Mike Simcoe, who designed the current GTO as a Holden Monaro in 1997 and is now responsible for all GM North American cars.

So, which autoshow circuit did it show up at in 2006, and what show room is it at for 2008 sales? It's debatable as to whether it's more muscular than the current model. Any more questions?

**Kamauxx** · 12-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Reading this thread has made me dummerer.

**ndt/oos** · 12-15-2007, 10:44 AM

**Getzen_Guy** · 12-17-2007, 05:33 PM

man that's odd....
my pontiac dealership hasn't recieved any definate word of a new gto?
just possible rumors...
who knows an 08' GTO may hit our show room in the next 14 days before the end of 2007....