Firebird news

[LS1Hawk]

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.

[FBODS4EVER]

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

[jims69camaro]

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.

[Frosty]

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).

[BigAls87Z28]

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.