G8 To get FE2 standard in all V6 and V8 cars

[hyperv6]

Pontiac has said to Auto Week that the G8 will come standard in the V6 and V8 with the FE2 suspension. This is a change on the V6 as it was to have had the FE1. The FE 2 is a much better set up and more fitting for this car even with a V6.

Also they did say the Standard Tranny is coming but it just won't be there for the start of production.

[turbo200]

both bits are great news. the G8 with V6 and stick will truly be a unique sports sedan.

[gm4life]

I think the 6spd stick is only for the V8 GT. This is good news tho!

[hyperv6]

They did not say but I would expect the V8 is the only one getting the man tranny.

[Camino LS6]

They did not say but I would expect the V8 is the only one getting the man tranny.

The V6 and V8 autos are knee-jerk shoe-ins, the manuals have to show a reasonable potential take rate to make the cut. This will hold true for all G8 variants, though some may only get one engine/trans choice initially.

You guys know what I'll be holding out for. :AH-HA_wink:

[Robert Hall]

The V6 and V8 autos are knee-jerk shoe-ins, the manuals have to show a reasonable potential take rate to make the cut. This will hold true for all G8 variants, though some may only get one engine/trans choice initially.

You guys know what I'll be holding out for. :AH-HA_wink:

Reading about the V6/manual possible configuration, I'm thinking I can't recall when (other than Cadillac) there was a 4dr, 6-cyl, manual, RWD model offered by a domestic automaker...nothing in the last 25 years that I can think of..

[Camino LS6]

Not that it matters, but FE2 sounds like an Olds option code.

[Robert Hall]

Not that it matters, but FE2 sounds like an Olds option code.

Yeah..it does. Cadillac has the same suspension level names also w/ the CTS?

[gm4life]

My Bonneville has the FE2 ride and handling package. Just like the Torrent has the FE2 standard. FE2 is sportier than FE1. FE3 was used on the Bonneville GXP I believe. You will see the Torrent GXP has an FE4 I believe. My Impala has the granny riding FE1.