Set to make its world premiere today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Inaugural Edition debuts the firm's new 392 c.i. [6.4-liters] V8 HEMI that pumps out 470 ponies and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, or 45HP and 90 lb-ft more than the previous SRT8's 6.1-liter V8 engine.
The bigger and brawnier V8 HEMI also features Chrysler's Fuel Saver technology in automatic transmission [five-speed] equipped models, which allows the engine to operate more economically on four cylinders or use all eight cylinders when needed.
Building on this success, the company has decided to extend the lineup with the introduction of the Twingo Gordini, which will replace the GT variant. It will be offered with a choice of two engines, a 1.2-liter TCe turbocharged gasoline unit delivering 100-hp, and a 1.4-liter dCi turbo diesel churning out 85-horsepower.
Even though production of the last Pontiac, the Vibe, ended in August 2009, there were many new cars left in stock, so a deal was struck with dealers who received official backing to sell them. The agreement ended on Sunday, so Pontiac fans didn't actually get any treats for Halloween, only the confirmation that their favorite manufacturer is really dead.
Developed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the Performance Package doesn't justify its name with changes under the hood, relying instead on a sporty outfit and a sports tuned suspension plus beefier tire and alloy wheel combos for improved handling.
