GM working on 8 speed transmission?

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: dirtboy

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Solstice/Sky are selling like hotcakes
there is no other proof, other than GM trademarked that image, and the name.
the 6 spd should be in almost every vehicle starting late next spring.
the crossfire is one of the WORST cars to figure the sales of all 2 seaters to, its a POS.

LOL

You know nothing about cars, do you?

Just because something is hot now, doesn't mean it will save the company.
Trademarking is meaningless.
Doubt the rollout on the 6-speed will be that quick.
You didn't read my post, and the Crossfire is much better than the Solstice/Sky.

Then the Sky/Solstice must be ass, because no one thinks the CrossfireLK rehash is a decent car.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: dirtboy

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Solstice/Sky are selling like hotcakes
there is no other proof, other than GM trademarked that image, and the name.
the 6 spd should be in almost every vehicle starting late next spring.
the crossfire is one of the WORST cars to figure the sales of all 2 seaters to, its a POS.

LOL

You know nothing about cars, do you?

Just because something is hot now, doesn't mean it will save the company.
Trademarking is meaningless.
Doubt the rollout on the 6-speed will be that quick.
You didn't read my post, and the Crossfire is much better than the Solstice/Sky.

Then the Sky/Solstice must be ass, because no one thinks the CrossfireLK rehash is a decent car.

i like the crossfire - i just wish you could get the limited edition without the white moulding surround the windshield and the engine had some more HP/TQ

 

[Lounatik]

Seems like Lexus has the General beaten to the punch:

All-new chassis, reconfigured multilink suspension,etc., continuing the "L-Finesse" styling of GS and IS.

The new LS will have a 4.6L V8, 380hp/370 ft-lbs torque. Engine will have a duel fuel induction system that combines both port and direct fuel injection.

It's the world's first 8-speed automatic transmission.

0-60mph under 5.5 seconds, with EPA mixed mileage in mid-twenties. EPA certified a as Level-2 Ultra-low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV).


Some of the technological features include:

Real time traffic updates on the navigation system (similar to the Acura RL and Cadillac CTS).

Mark Levinson surround-sound with 19-speakers(!) and a hard disc audio server that holds four thousand songs.

HVAC monitors both cabin temp and body temperature. "I've been afraid to ask where that sensor goes, but I'm sure it does a good job".

The LS460L available with rear-seat ottoman package. Passenger side includes a 45 degree recliner with adjustable leg rest and massager, individual DVD player, and hidden cooler like a Maybach.

Self-Park - "Intelligent Park Assist" parks with just a little brake work.

Power parking brake has hill-holder/stop-light anti-rollback feature (like Subaru).

Key is now a 'smart card' that can be left in your pocket while you open the door and start the car.

Electronic Power Steering and "next-generation" Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system - manages electronically controlled brakes (ECB), EPS, VSC (vehicle stability control), ABS, Brake Assist (BA) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution).

More details on the technology of the production version will be provided at the Geneva show. But in April, information on the hybrid V8 LS will be unveiled at the New York show.


Peace


Lounatik

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Baloo

Originally posted by: lokiju
I keep hoping they'll bring back the El Camino.

I'd love a modern day version of that as long as it was done justice (V8 option)

The Chevrolet SSR certainly qualifies as a modern equivelant to the El Camino

But fuglier.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: Lounatik
Seems like Lexus has the General beaten to the punch:

All-new chassis, reconfigured multilink suspension,etc., continuing the "L-Finesse" styling of GS and IS.

The new LS will have a 4.6L V8, 380hp/370 ft-lbs torque. Engine will have a duel fuel induction system that combines both port and direct fuel injection.

It's the world's first 8-speed automatic transmission.

0-60mph under 5.5 seconds, with EPA mixed mileage in mid-twenties. EPA certified a as Level-2 Ultra-low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV).


Some of the technological features include:

Real time traffic updates on the navigation system (similar to the Acura RL and Cadillac CTS).

Mark Levinson surround-sound with 19-speakers(!) and a hard disc audio server that holds four thousand songs.

HVAC monitors both cabin temp and body temperature. "I've been afraid to ask where that sensor goes, but I'm sure it does a good job".

The LS460L available with rear-seat ottoman package. Passenger side includes a 45 degree recliner with adjustable leg rest and massager, individual DVD player, and hidden cooler like a Maybach.

Self-Park - "Intelligent Park Assist" parks with just a little brake work.

Power parking brake has hill-holder/stop-light anti-rollback feature (like Subaru).

Key is now a 'smart card' that can be left in your pocket while you open the door and start the car.

Electronic Power Steering and "next-generation" Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system - manages electronically controlled brakes (ECB), EPS, VSC (vehicle stability control), ABS, Brake Assist (BA) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution).

More details on the technology of the production version will be provided at the Geneva show. But in April, information on the hybrid V8 LS will be unveiled at the New York show.


Peace


Lounatik

I really don't think GM was trying to be the first with an 8-speed tranny.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Fvck yeah! Bring back the screaming chicken and the mullet!!!

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Fvck yeah! Bring back the screaming chicken and the mullet!!!

I've already got a mullet, so that's one down.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
You didn't read my post, and the Crossfire is much better than the Solstice/Sky.

dude, the Crossfire may look nice, but it's just a rebadge SLK. I would go as far to say the supercharged Soltice will run circles around V6 Crossfire.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: dirtboy
You didn't read my post, and the Crossfire is much better than the Solstice/Sky.

dude, the Crossfire may look nice, but it's just a rebadge SLK. I would go as far to say the turbo Soltice will run circles around V6 Crossfire.

fixed.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: dirtboy
You didn't read my post, and the Crossfire is much better than the Solstice/Sky.

dude, the Crossfire may look nice, but it's just a rebadge SLK. I would go as far to say the turbo Soltice will run circles around V6 Crossfire.

fixed.

yikes, my bad. and i didn't know it has 260hp. That's quite a bit of horses.