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When will we start see the SSR and GTO on the streets?

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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 05:53 AM
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Default When will we start see the SSR and GTO on the streets?

It seems That the SSR is the ideal Sport Truck hitting the Streets in MArch of this year. Can't wait to see it in person.
Anyone have any info on it? what are the Stats?

On a later note: I understand that the new GTO is on its way soon enough.
Based on what I have heard and seen Basic design is from a two door GRAND PIX WIDE TRACK with buckit sets and new interior. Outside is a new steel grill with metallic GTO emblems. GM gave it ground effects and lower center on gravity plus custom Criagger 17in wheels. Now, all of that stuff is great but, it is mostly all eye candy. I want to know what they put under the hood and Pontiac delivers with a 5.7 Liter VORTEC V8.

So, Honda be ware.

I hope that this new edition of the GTO owns up to its legendary name as well as does a good job replacing the Trans Am and her sister Camero which I am said to see go .

Talk back at me guys I am interested in hearing more info..
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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The GTO is a Holden Commodore knock off. It'll have the LS1 engine in it. I dont really like the idea of pontiac taking another car and slapping some GTO badges on it.
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Yea sounds like they did a motor swap on a grand prix and a dress up kit , GTO aka Goat that used to be a bad azzz car! being 31 the older guys in my hood had these and I used to love them!
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Originally posted by "ZDriver96"

The GTO is a Holden Commodore knock off. It'll have the LS1 engine in it. I dont really like the idea of pontiac taking another car and slapping some GTO badges on it.
Yes, Holden-being the Aussie version of GM has already designed the car and GM North America just slapped some GTO decals on it. I was told that actually by a Family member who spent some time living in Queensland and we disagreed or I should say I didn't believe her, but after posting this I did some reading and checking around and That's what they have did.

I guess THEY (GM) did this to save money so they don't need to go to the trouble of designing a new car and just take an existing model.

Thanks for the info.
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