Are Grand Prix GXP Supercharged?

Are Grand Prix GXP Supercharged?

The supercharged 260-horsepower V6 that used to reside in the Grand Prix GT is no longer available, leaving the underpowered 200-hp V6 and torque-steer-happy 303-hp V8 as the only choices. It’s like Goldilocks discovering that Baby Bear’s “just right” chair is out for refinishing.

Do V6 engines last longer than V8?

Bottom line, as far as engine life: A V-8 of comparable power will ordinarily outlast a V-6; but no one cares, because that wear-out is years and years away. Meantime, the V-6 is cheaper to make and to buy, and probably accelerates faster, and has a bunch of other showroom-type appeals.

Is straight 6 better than V8?

The I6 motor that the truck has in game has a bigger displacement per-cylinder than the V8. At higher rpm the v8 should make more horsepower(horsepower is just a funtion of torque also) but since it has more cylinders it performs better at higher rpm(not always the case).

Is V engine better than inline?

Inline or parallel engines have pistons placed literally in parallel positions to each other. A V engine also produces more torque at lower rpms because of the power stroke coming from two sides of the crankshaft. An inline engine is more balanced than its V counterpart because of the equal weight distribution.

Why is V6 better than straight 6?

Since the V6 does have six cylinders, it’s a good option for making powerful yet small cars. In terms of power, the shape of a V6 engine opens up a convenient space for turbos as well. Since V6 engines can be mounted low in the engine bay, the overall center of gravity is lower.

Why are V6 engines going away?

These days, there are fewer and fewer cars. And fewer and fewer hefty engines in them. As automakers increasingly discontinue passenger cars in favor of SUVs and pickups, they’re also moving away from the once-standard six-cylinder engine, also known to many as the V6 because of its shape.