2010 G8 Sport Truck Named "ST"
After considering over 18,000 possibilities, Pontiac has chosen to keep it simple, naming the recently revealed G8 sport truck the "G8 ST."
Thousands of fans submitted suggestions during a "Tame the Name" promotion, which delayed a final announcement until each possibility was considered and cleared for possible trademark use.
"Frankly, we were blown away by both the volume and quality of the names that were submitted," said Craig Bierley, BPG product marketing director for cars and crossovers. " 'G8 ST' was one of the most popular suggestions, plus we noticed a far broader trend toward simple, easy-to-remember names."
"El Camino" was also a sentimental favorite, given the G8 ST's resemblance to the classic Chevy. "We actually thought very long about El Camino," said Bierley. "In the end, we felt it was more appropriate to honor the El Camino's unique place as part of Chevy's heritage and not use that nameplate on a Pontiac."
The G8 ST will feature a 361-horse, Active Fuel Management V-8, and will be available in late 2009.
GMPP Launches Online Superstore!
GM Performance Parts has launched an online superstore that promises to simplify shopping for high-performance engines, parts, and components. The site, www.gmperformanceparts.com, is the first OE performance parts site that actually allows consumers to purchase their hardcore hardware online, and have it shipped straight to their door.
One of the toughest parts of any engine build is assembling the shopping list, and then actually buying the goodies. Days, sometimes weeks of planning, research, and shopping are involved before the parts are laid out, ready to assemble. The GMPP website simplifies this process by providing enthusiasts with access to the most popular GMPP products on a trusted GM site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out some of its features:
Access to 38 genuine GM small block, big block, and LS high performance crate enginesMore than 300 different part numbers available for sale in one place-engines, blocks, heads, cams, intake manifolds, accessory drives, and dress-up partsProduct search by category, name, and part numberProduct information-complete description of each GMPP productTechnical product information-dyno charts, tech specs, engine buildsPricing-GM's MSRP and access to dealer's retail pricing
Sound like a cool place to visit? We thought so, so you should check it out!
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