LaCrosse GS TT 3.0V6 and AWD

[John Wilde]

3.0 ttv6 and awd, this is a SHO stopper!

Spied: 2012 Buick LaCrosse GS Performance Sedan - GM Inside News Forum

Now if the coupe is next we are really talking!

 

[TurboDave]

3.0 ttv6 and awd, this a SHO stopper!

Spied: 2012 Buick LaCrosse GS Performance Sedan - GM Inside News Forum

Now if the coupe is next we are really talking!

A SHO stopper? I wouldn't go that far. Especially if GM holds true to form and puts the smaller 2.8 or 3.0 TT motor in it. That would be typical of them though. The SHO already has a 2 year head start, and I saw no numbers quoted even close to the SHO's 365hp numbers. And having driven several SHO's lately, Ford has nothing to worry about.

 

[John Wilde]

A SHO stopper? I wouldn't go that far. Especially if GM holds true to form and puts the smaller 2.8 or 3.0 TT motor in it. That would be typical of them though. The SHO already has a 2 year head start, and I saw no numbers quoted even close to the SHO's 365hp numbers. And having driven several SHO's lately, Ford has nothing to worry about.

Dave,

You are salty today, I was just having fun.
Buick is targeting the SHO with this car though.

The SHO must go on...
Does that work for you?

 

[John Wilde]

"They want the car to compete with the Taurus SHO. 320-330 HP is not going to cut it.

3.0TT will push 400 HP" NASP from GMinsidenews...

 

[TurboDave]

"They want the car to compete with the Taurus SHO. 320-330 HP is not going to cut it.

3.0TT will push 400 HP" NASP from GMinsidenews...

Didn't mean to sound salty. I gave up on GM several years ago...boring cookie cutter cars, obama bail out, etc. I really rather doubt the production version of that motor will reach such lofty goals.

 

[toofastforyou]

A SHO stopper? I wouldn't go that far. Especially if GM holds true to form and puts the smaller 2.8 or 3.0 TT motor in it. That would be typical of them though.

It wouldn't surprise me at all...The idea of a turbocharged engine is good but as usual, GM "screws it up" with a tiny, small displacement engine. As usual, GM l "misses the boat" like they did for years now...

Ford has nothing to worry about.

X2 !... :wink:

Also, like I wrote in another post, that LaCrosse is u-g-l-y.

Claude.

 

[BEATAV8]

Needs flex fuel capability with that turbo.... and a factory tune that makes use of the ethanol content. that'd be fun. *edit: I see they are claiming E85 capability per the rumors

Kinda surprised the ford turbo doesn't already have flex fuel capability.

 

[John Wilde]

A picture from leftlanenews.com

 

[BEATAV8]

I bet it'll be priced well over $40K. Probably about $48K.

Mom just bought a LaCrosse CXL AWD. Sticker was almost 41K.

 

[troGNman]

I saw a new SHO once on the dealers' lot. $46 large. Matter of fact, it was the only one I ever saw.

That car may be a test mule. GM dropped the fender "chiclet" in early '10. The rims look like the ones that will be on the upcoming Regal GS. I would have at least expected a Brembo brake upgrade. I hope they build it.

 

[bison]

yawn. 400hp. lol.

 

[kshef]

A SHO stopper? I wouldn't go that far. Especially if GM holds true to form and puts the smaller 2.8 or 3.0 TT motor in it. That would be typical of them though. The SHO already has a 2 year head start, and I saw no numbers quoted even close to the SHO's 365hp numbers. And having driven several SHO's lately, Ford has nothing to worry about.

pretty certain it will get the 3.0L..as will the 2012 Enclave in twin turbo form

i don't understand GMs logic...there isnt a need for a "Lacrosse GS" but the Regal GS needs the 3.0L V6 motor

 

[Mike Licht]

Nice looknig car but will not hold a candle to my MKS with the TT V6 in any catagory. Build, chassis, interior, technology, performance none of them. I really wanted a GM car but they just did not have a product that compared
Mike

 

[kshef]

Nice looknig car but will not hold a candle to my MKS with the TT V6 in any catagory. Build, chassis, interior, technology, performance none of them. I really wanted a GM car but they just did not have a product that compared
Mike

Disagree on the build quality and interior...technology and performance yeah but there's a price difference

 

[toofastforyou]

Nice looknig car but will not hold a candle to my MKS with the TT V6 in any catagory. Build, chassis, interior, technology, performance none of them. I really wanted a GM car but they just did not have a product that compared
Mike

X2!...My girlfriend has a new Lincoln MKZ and the fit and finish of all the assembly is great. The interion too is very nicely done, very comfortable...and also...
this:

A picture from leftlanenews.com

That LaCrosse looks like a big bar of soap, especially in white...

Claude. :wink:

 

[toofastforyou]

GM dropped the fender "chiclet" in early '10.

...a what?...a Chiclet?...

Claude...

 

[Mike Licht]

I am a GM guy and of course a Buick guy, I drove and really looked at both, the lincoln wins hands down. FYI the MKS kills the SHO IMO too same car but much nicer.
Mike

 

[troGNman]

...a what?...a Chiclet?...

Claude...

Open the link Claude.
GM Removing "Mark of Excellence" Badge From Products - GM Inside News Forum
It's almost like GM is embarressed to be themselves, but with all of the recent events can you blame them?

 

[Pressure-Less]

It looks like GM is possibly going to use the base V6 in different models including the Camaro shown. It will put out about 330 HP according to the article. Of course this is speculation and nothing indicates it is destined for production.

Here is the link:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/04/...-lfx-v6/?icid=maing|main5|dl4|sec2_lnk1|34505

 

[TurboDave]

I am a GM guy and of course a Buick guy, I drove and really looked at both, the lincoln wins hands down. FYI the MKS kills the SHO IMO too same car but much nicer.
Mike

Mike, expect a PM from me regarding your MKS! It's on my VERY short list for my next car (my list: MKS, MKT, MKZ, SHO, Flex, Edge). I want to know every detail about your ownership experience. After having test driven the MKS, the power and fit/finish is second to none! The only regret I have about the SHO is the interior only comes in charcoal or a very dark alternative. At least in the MKS I can get my favorite light color, like Cashmere/Saddle/Stone.