Cars That Dont Makle Sense (Pontiac Grand Prix GXP)

So as I have talked about in a couple of my previous blogs, some people love to really enjoy their cars, by pushing them to the limits. Not only do people like to push their cars to the limit, by going off the concrete, but others like to push the speed and agilities limits of their vehicles on the road. For many these types of cars that are meant to be pushed on the roads, are called sports cars. Most sports cars are either all wheel drive or rear wheel drive and exhibit a low profile along with a large amounts of power and speed. One very central concept to a sports car is being only two doors. Now knowing all of these qualifications you should have a better understanding of why I just don’t really understand the formation of the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.

The Pontiac Grand Prix has been in development since the 1970s and has been known for its stylish looks and speed. Up until the 2000s the Grand Prix had been rear wheel drive accompanied with a powerful v8 engine. At this turning point of the century Pontiac came up with a newer idea of making a cheaper sports car. This new idea might have been the deciding factor in their down fall in 2010.

Although the exterior of the Grand Prix GXP is pretty presentable with its sleek look and 20 inch aluminum wheels, the mechanical side of the car really puts the whole car down. To start off, the GXP has been designed to compete in the sports car class but doesn’t have the technology to compete with cars, such as the Camero or Mustang. Although the GXP has the fire power to get it across the track with its large V8 that produces 304hp, it doesn’t have the body geometry and drive train to complement this power. TO begin the GXP is front wheel drive which provides a large obstacle in handling due to over steering. Along with that, the GXP is a four door beast that is very heavy and difficult to maneuver. So in a sense all of the power that this fairly good engine makes is being absolutely wasted. This car like many that I have talked about it my blog doesn’t really have an exact purpose in mind which therefore appeals to a very select crowd of people in the car world.

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