Firebird news
 

Not saying this means anything...just thought it was interesting to read and wanted to pass it along...

July/August 2008 issue of Pontiac Enthusiast that's currently on newsstands reports:

Last issue, we reported that Pontiac has officially said it has no plans to produce a new Firebird. But recent conversations with unnamed PMD sources suggest that the company is still trying to gauge interest in "the F-word," as they struggle to figure out the future product mix ....

Discussions with our PMD sources indicate that it's true: Pontiac doesn't have plans to produce a new Firebird. But they are keeping a close eye on the market opportunities - specifically Mustang sales, and soon those of the Challenger and Camaro. GM will also be carefully scrutinizing the bottom-line of the Camaro project, because adding a second derivative could help offset costs, so long as Firebird sales wouldn't simply cannibalize Camaro sales.

id like to see one built......

they're better off not getting into it again. they would cannibalize camaro sales. as it stands, with only one f-body to choose from, firebird owners will most likely stay GM and buy a camaro, instead of searching out the competition. if there was a choice, again, it would only eat away at those that would've bought a camaro.

I'd love to see it but from a financial sense it's stupid. It's like robbing Peter to pay Paul. With the G8 out and getting fantastic reviews I don't see Pontiac having two RWD performance cars in their lineup with one of them basically being the brother of an already established GM vehicle(the Camaro).

No. Its not going to happen. Sorry.
G8 ST will be the only thing you will have to a 2 door V8 powerd RWD car.