GTO vs GC SRT 8 video - Page 3

barho · 07-25-2006, 02:51 PM

I know, I know....the GTO had a major increase in HP from 04 to 05 (the first vid was the current model GTO), but just thought I'd post this one for fun:

http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...6A272E7CC6.htm

Kanding · 07-25-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by barho

Just posting what Edmunds reported. Here is what they say for the 2005 GTO:

"For 2005, Pontiac slid the LS2 6.0-liter V8 under the hood, good for 400 hp. Blasting from zero to 60 in less than 5.5 seconds and blitzing the quarter-mile in under 14 ticks means a 2006 Pontiac GTO will simply embarrass nearly any old Goat you could name."

I don't know anything about the GC SRT 8, sounds like a cool vehicle, and it may very well be as fast or faster than the 05/06 GTO. But just as a reality check, the times posted above are very crappy for an 05/06 GTO with a good driver--5.5 0-60 and 14s quarter --those look more like 04 times to me. To do that poorly, I imagine they left the traction control on at launch.

Kanding · 07-25-2006, 05:57 PM

BTW,

Don't feel bad about your 13mpg. I drive a short distance to work through town, no highway driving, and that's what I get as well.

fergyflyer · 07-25-2006, 08:17 PM

I'm just impressed with all the SRT vehicles. DC really has there act together as far as those cars.

Timbersgoat · 07-25-2006, 08:44 PM

If Im looking at the same race.... it looked to me that the GTO was getting ahead towards the end. Not to take anything away froma hemi.... it is a VERY respected name.

yamaouch08 · 07-25-2006, 09:41 PM

There are several srt8 GC and srt8 Chargers that are at our local drag strip. I have never seen either model run in the 13's stock,all run low 14's. Next time I am at the track I will try to shoot some video. (Yeah it's got a Hemi!) SO!

rippinbyu · 07-25-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by barho

Currently I am averaging close to 13 mpg, so it isn't the best in todays high gas price market, but much like you said, it satifies my need for an SUV and my longing for a sports car

I just picked it up a little over two weeks ago. This is a limited production vehicle (only a little over 3,000 made for US and Canada for the 06 year) and it is being offered at employee pricing for the rest of the month!!!! That equated to me picking it up for $5K under MSRP

Nice ride!! Looks pretty bad azz... How much are they going for at employee pricing?

flyer469 · 07-26-2006, 01:15 AM

"We have to warn you, however, that if ya wanna play, you're gonna pay — we averaged just 11.7 mpg (against EPA ratings of 12 city/15 highway)"

svede1212 · 07-26-2006, 06:16 AM

not a good driver. i got 13.38 with my '04 stock. and they complained about the GTO's looks. the jeep in a big square box.

Good 2 go · 07-26-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbersgoat

If Im looking at the same race.... it looked to me that the GTO was getting ahead towards the end. Not to take anything away froma hemi.... it is a VERY respected name.

Don't know what race the camera man was looking at, seemed like the goat eased out by inches. Still a close race though.