Grand Prix - Series III 3800??
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Grand Prix - Series III 3800??
I read that the 2004 Grand Prix is getting the third-gen 3800 engine. Saw that the */C version is now up to 260hp (new Eaton blower I guess). The GT1/GT2 are also listed as getting a series III engine, but no noticable gain in HP, still 200, same as Series II.
The '04 GP looks DAMN good.
The '04 GP looks DAMN good.
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The '04 GP looks DAMN good
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It'* a heck of a lot better than the 2003 GP. Not totally crazy about the back end (dont love, dont hate), but the front......
...and the front psngr seat folds down - how cool is that!??!
...and the front psngr seat folds down - how cool is that!??!
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Some of the hardcore GP fans might disagree, but its like anything, change is not usually welcome. Take a look at BMW, very rarely do they change the styling of the cars, for example, my favorite the 7 Series, it achieved perfect in 2001, so, what did they do, they totally changed it.
Now the new one is growing on me, similar to the Bonnevilles...a decade ago fans of my model style screamed and kicked when GM introduced the new body style. We all adapt. Evantually we with accept the new hybrid GA/GP and accept it
Just don't tell the GP fans that have the 97-03 style
Now the new one is growing on me, similar to the Bonnevilles...a decade ago fans of my model style screamed and kicked when GM introduced the new body style. We all adapt. Evantually we with accept the new hybrid GA/GP and accept it
Just don't tell the GP fans that have the 97-03 style
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It'* a heck of a lot better than the 2003 GP. Not totally crazy about the back end (dont love, dont hate), but the front......
...and the front psngr seat folds down - how cool is that!??!
...and the front psngr seat folds down - how cool is that!??!
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
Now the new one is growing on me, similar to the Bonnevilles...a decade ago fans of my model style screamed and kicked when GM introduced the new body style. We all adapt. Evantually we with accept the new hybrid GA/GP and accept it
I drove a 99 GP GT the other day. Engine-related performance was great (well, 3800 - go fig) but i was disappointed with the handling - might just be my dislike for the Magnasteer since it was fine on the highway but in the city.....
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Here'* my question. Why is the Series III N/A still have 200hp? Also I was wondering how the 3400'* came equipped with a 215hp torque( I forgot) and the 3800 come with 200-205 hp N/A and only 225-230 torque?