FOR RELEASE:
April 25, 2003
CONTACT(S):
Jeff Holland, GM Performance Division Communications
(586) 986-5606
jeffrey.holland@gm.com
Dayna Hart, Pontiac-GMC Communications
(313) 667-4123
dayna.hart@gm.com
Sunfire GXP Show Car Packs Power in a Small Package
Younger drivers looking for punch, power and performance in a small package will be drawn to Pontiac's Sunfire GXP show car.
The Sunfire GXP features streamlined styling with the GXP-specific Shadow Black tri-coat color scheme, front and rear fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, and rear deck spoiler.
The big news is the Sunfire GXP's Ecotec 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine. At 180 hp, it represents a significant boost in power over the entry-level Sunfire's 140 hp engine, making Sunfire GXP a strong vehicle to attract young performance enthusiasts.
Designed with a lowered ride height to create a tight wheel-to-body relationship, the Sunfire GXP is equipped with performance-tuned suspension components, GXP-specific 17-inch forged aluminum wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires.
Larger diameter, high-performance front and rear disc brakes with red heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers, and a production-based performance exhaust system are also included in the Sunfire GXP performance package.
Additional features on the Pontiac Sunfire GXP show car include a GXP-specific instrument panel treatment with argent IP gauge cluster faceplate, metal-look interior trim bezels, aluminum design foot pedal covers and unique GXP performance series exterior badging.
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ecotec 2.0-liter supercharged 180 hp I-4 engine
- Hydra-Matic 4T45-E four-speed automatic transmission with floor-mounted shifter
- GXP-specific instrument panel treatment with argent IP gauge cluster faceplate
- GXP-specific metal-look interior trim bezels
- GXP-specific aluminum design foot pedal covers
- GXP-specific performance series exterior badging
- GXP-specific Shadow Black tri-coat, show-quality paint scheme
- GXP-specific front fascia/rear fascia, fog lamps, rocker panel extensions, rear deck spoiler
- Lowered wheel-to-body ride height
- Performance-tuned suspension components
- Front/rear dampers, front/rear stabilizer bars
- Larger diameter, high-performance front and rear disc brakes with red heat-resistant ceramic coated calipers
- Production-based performance exhaust system
- GXP-specific 17-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires
- Pearlized gray leather seating surfaces with suede-like fabric inserts
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