 PONTIAC MOTORSPORTS Pontiac loves to compete. That’s why they race against the world’s best manufacturers. From the Rolex Sports Car Series to Formula D Drift to NHRA Pro Stock, Pontiac cars captured four championships, broke or tied 35 records and have walked away with 31 event wins. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not much of a competition.
Built to the specifications of the Grand-Am GT class, the GXP.R features a rear-drive layout and a racing version of the LS2 V-8 engine that produces approximately 450 horsepower. The GXP.R's bodywork retains the silhouette of a production G6 GXP, but lightweight, carbon-fiber replica panels are used throughout to reduce overall mass. The stock window glass also is replaced with lighter, shatter-resistant polycarbonate pieces. The body panels are attached to a custom tube-frame chassis, with the front and rear fenders flared to cover the wide, 18-inch wheels and class-spec Pirelli racing tires. Also, a huge rear wing that provides stabilizing downforce is tied into the chassis. GXP.R Specifications • Body / chassis structure: 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP; tubular space frame chassis |
