G8 Firehawk

Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 07:59 AM

HOLLLLLYYYYY MOLLLLLLLYYYYYY

Quote:
Toms River, NJ - Firehawk, arguably one of the most legendary
names in the history of Pontiac Muscle Cars is again united with a
vehicle worthy of that unique badge: the 2009 G8-GT based Firehawk.
Produced and available at SLP Performance Parts, Inc. (SLP), and
select Pontiac dealerships nationwide, Firehawk offers the all-around
powertrain performance, superior handling and braking, with headturning
styling and value, true to its distinctive nameplate.
Following in the footsteps of SLP’s famed Firebird Firehawk is a
daunting challenge. But one test drive will convince skeptics that the
2009 Supercharged Firehawk has recaptured and refined the special
magic of the first generation Firehawk.
Available only on the 2009 G8 GT in any factory color, the Supercharged
Firehawk’s performance and curb appeal are enhanced by a positive
displacement supercharger, using the same technology as the supercharger
GM supplies on the new ZR-1 Corvette, and highlighted by an
aggressively styled flat-black painted hood treatment, reminiscent of
early Muscle Cars.
To compliment Firehawk’s front-end appearance, the rear deck lid
spoiler benefits from subtle but effective styling revisions, including a
flat black paint finish. Helping transfer Firehawk’s power-to-thepavement
are Bridestone’s P245/40R19 Potenza RE050A Pole Position
tires* and the lightweight Firehawk 19”x8” 5-spoke alloy wheels.
Firehawk Standard Content Includes:
• SLP TVS 1900 500 HP Series Supercharger Package
• SLP PowerFlo® Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• SLP Blackwing® Cold Air Induction System
• SLP Sport Suspension Package
• Flat Black Painted Hood and Grille Surrounds
• Painted Lower Fascia Grille Inserts (Body Color)
• SLP Rear Spoiler Painted Flat Black
• Firehawk 19” 5-spoke, Gun Metal Painted Alloy
Wheels w/Machined Spoke Face and Firehawk Logo
Center Caps
• Firehawk Badges
• Firehawk Car Cover
• Firehawk Leather (faux) Portfolio
• Firehawk Birth Certificate
• Firehawk Numbered Dash Plaque and Key Fobs (2)
• Firehawk Floor Mats
• Firehawk Embroidered Headrests

Price: $18,995 on top of price of G8 GT

Optional Firehawk Content:
• Competition Brake Package

Price: $4,995


http://www.slp-firehawk.com/pr/Firehawk%20Press%20Release.pdf
I think it's worthy of the "Firehawk" moniker.
Posted by: AustinGTP

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 08:42 AM

jawdrop
Posted by: Richard Candelario

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 09:18 AM

YES!!! More Poncho Power!!! Pics? I'm afraid that I wont be able to chase the link here at work.
Posted by: 20gtp02

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 10:04 AM

Linky no worky for me
Posted by: Zalfrin

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 11:20 AM

Hrm, that takes the price up to around $60k. For $10k less you can have a base model corvette with 430 hp. Adding a supercharger would probably take you over the 500 that the firehawk would make. I think I would just take the vette if I was going to drop that much money.
Posted by: Dre da GP man

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 01:18 PM

Thats the one that the rapper 50 cent has, its the 500hp one.
Posted by: 00grandprixgt

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 02:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dre da GP man:
Thats the one that the rapper 50 cent has, its the 500hp one.
his is a red gt. i seen the unique whips episode. WORD!!! savewave
Posted by: lonezergling

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 06:21 PM

Really like the mods but as far as I'm concerned it's like buying a prebuilt computer.

Works off the shelf and has a nice warranty, but you could build it yourself for 1/2 the price.
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 08:31 PM

Some people don't want to build it themselves.

Keep in mind as for the price same thing was said with the factory hotrodded Camaro in 69 when compared to a vette and the Firehawk in 92. They both sold well and held the value much better in the long run.
Posted by: ifitwasnt4u

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 09:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by lonezergling:
Really like the mods but as far as I'm concerned it's like buying a prebuilt computer.

Works off the shelf and has a nice warranty, but you could build it yourself for 1/2 the price.
Your also paying for the name wink


But still really diggin it! thumbsup
Posted by: UMfan

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/23/09 11:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ifitwasnt4u:
Quote:
Originally posted by lonezergling:
[b] Really like the mods but as far as I'm concerned it's like buying a prebuilt computer.

Works off the shelf and has a nice warranty, but you could build it yourself for 1/2 the price.
Your also paying for the name wink


But still really diggin it! thumbsup [/b]
And the warranty. You could do it yourself and void the warranty, or you could buy it this way WITH the warranty.
Posted by: ThunderBat

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 12:17 AM

I saw this on one of the other sites and bunch of people are up in arms (f-body owners) about the use of the name.
To me this sounds like the same bru-haw as someone putting a bird decal on something other than a firebird. Granted the G8 has been optioned up with plenty of goodies and it is being offered thru dealers (at an OMG price) but still a nice performance car nonetheless.
I cant help but wonder if the GP GXP would have been so warmly welcomed if they had hung the FireHawk tag on its sidepanel.
Posted by: Richard Candelario

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 09:23 AM

prolly not. If you want an F-body, buy an F-body. Some things should be left pure. Like leaving import engines out of domestic bodies. But folks do it anyway, and it is what hot rodding is all about. Like those who shell out cash to have patina added to cars, same concept.

yeah, I agree with the f-body community, but it's not that big of a deal.
Posted by: Richard Candelario

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 09:24 AM

link doesnt work.
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 09:45 AM

To me "Firehawk" is an SLP moniker not an Fbody moniker.


http://www.slp-firehawk.com/pr/Firehawk%20Press%20Release.pdf
Posted by: 72chevman

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 06:29 PM

I like it all but the flat black hood. Caring for flat black paint is not fun. My co-worker bought a flat black Harley. He thought it was cool at first, but now hates it.
Posted by: HercMan(Rob)

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 06:33 PM

I want an early 50s Chevy pickup flat black with red pinstripping.
Posted by: black99gtp

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/24/09 10:53 PM

I like the idea, and the performance sounds outstanding. And I fully understand that SLP owns the Firehawk name...but to me Firehawk = Fire + more aggressive bird name (Hawk). The name Firehawk should stay with the Firebird IMO, that's where it came from. Keep the car, just call it the SLP G8, or the G8 GTX, or the G8 (insert creative badge here) same modifications, same performance car would still sell the same.
I've always been a big Firebird guy, just irks me to see the Firehawk name on a non-firebird.
Posted by: ordonez1307

Re: G8 Firehawk - 02/25/09 08:26 AM

Very cool!