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Walkinshaw Performance releases the Pontiac G8 wagon we've always want in Australia

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Old 03-24-10, 12:56 PM
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Take a Holden SS-V Special Edition Sportwagon, drive it to Walkinshaw Performance and add another $AUS 43,9900 ($39,987 U.S.), and you'll end up with a WP SS-V Superwagon. To make the change, Walkinshaw adds a supercharger to boost the output to 604 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, with a water-to-air intercooler keeping things in check under the hood and a new exhaust keeps things grumbling out back.

Making sure you, your family and your groceries don't end up in a ditch is a tuned, lowered suspension with new springs and dampers to handle the gumption. And of course, new body parts and 20-inch wheels do the business in the parking lot. The whole thing will get you to 62 mph in under five seconds. You can also mix-and-match, seeing that the parts are available a la carte and good for any Holden VE offerings. You'll notice how we've managed not to mention what might have been with the dearly departed G8... until now...
 
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love this....I'll take mine in bright red
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Do want!!!!
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That's a sweet looking ride. Luv'n the wheels for sure.

I miss the G8 in all its different variations.
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Old 03-24-10, 08:20 PM
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Not really a fan, looks awkward as a wagon. I'd rather have the sedan.
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Does the world really need a 600 HP station wagon?
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Originally Posted by Habious
Does the world really need a 600 HP station wagon?
Just as much as it needs anything else with 600hp. Which is to say: YES!
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Originally Posted by Danimal
Just as much as it needs anything else with 600hp. Which is to say: YES!

Oh...well...in that case...
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Originally Posted by Habious
Does the world really need a 600 HP station wagon?
Hehe if it were otherwise, then the E63 AMG, RS6 estate and the like wouldn't have existed in the first place

Hehe

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Somewhat nice, but really I don't want any Pontiac.
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Nice, love how the car looks and sounds, but I have a friend who bought a G8 GT and is passed the wow factor, and is kind disappointed he just did not buy another Maxima.

I've heard mixed reviews from owners, but his main grip is it's not as finished off and as nice of a riding car
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