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Originally posted by DEI37
Yup, was just going to point that out. It's lacking variable valve timing, multiple camshafts, multiple intake and exhaust valves...yeah, it does well. It's fuel efficient as well. The Maxima doesn't even manage 30mpg on the highway...the Grand Prix GT/GTP will.
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Let's look at Gas Mileage:
Maxima 3.5L 20City 29Highway
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 18City 27Highway
Honda Accord V-6 21City 30Highway
I'm not sure why listing all of the things that the 3.8L doesn't have makes it a good engine. I mean it's not a dog or anything, but compared to most engines out there it would end up on the low end of the spectrum. In fact here's a challenge, in Pontiac's GTP comerical they claim that the GTP is the fastest car in it''s class. Name 2 Sports sedans (that you consider to be in the same class as the GTP) that are slower than the GTP in either quarter mile or 0-60 times. Or name any v-6 car with 3 or more liters of displacement that is slower than a car of the same class which uses the GM 3.8L. Let's limit this to cars made from the year 2000 til now.