Hurst Performance Vehicles – the legendary auto tuner — is planning to send General Motors’ Pontiac brand off with a bang with two-special edition models. Dubbed the 2010 Hurst/Pontiac H.O., the limited edition models will be based on the Pontiac G8 and G6 convertible.
The G8-based 2010 Hurts/Pontiac H.O. will be handmade at Hurst’s Irvine, California facility. Only 52 examples of the “Executive Hot Rod” will be produced, ensuring instant collectability. The Hurst treatment will include a special white and gold or black and gold paint scheme, set off by unique Hurst wheel. Performance of the G8-based sedan will be up to the Hurst name, thanks to a supercharger and an upgraded suspension.
Inside the Hurst/Pontiac H.O. will feature a Hurst shifter and unique interior trim.
Additionally, Hurst will produce six Hurst/Pontiac models based on the G6 convertible. Intended to commemorate “Doc” Watson’s famous pace cars, the limited edition drop tops will be reserved for parade and special event duties.
“Doc started all of this with George back in 1960 with Hurst Performance Research. His Hurst H.O. Pontiacs have stormed drag strips and main streets across the country for 50 years,” said Hurst Chairman, Nate Shelton. “There could not be a better time to honor Doc and the legendary Pontiac marque.”
Pricing and specs for the Hurst/Pontiac offerings will be released on August 1st.
06/30, 6:03 PM
posted by:
Sgt Pepper
Boring. How about some more power. Stickers and a shifter doesn’t make it collectable
06/30, 6:07 PM
posted by:
LS7
Shame on you.
06/30, 6:14 PM
posted by:
SomeJerk
Read it again Sgt.
Performance of the G8-based sedan will be up to the Hurst name, thanks to a supercharger and an upgraded suspension.
06/30, 6:16 PM
posted by:
LS7
Are they S/Cing the 3.6L, 6.0L, or the 6.2L?
Why not release specs?
06/30, 6:18 PM
posted by:
Mutant@DCX
Linda Vaughn gets another gig
06/30, 6:56 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
And once again my recurring fantasy of a Hurst Aveo is shattered like so many stale potato chips.
06/30, 7:04 PM
posted by:
Borat
I am repeating myself, but is it really happy ending for a Pontiac? Or is it last trip with a Hurst?
06/30, 7:44 PM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
can’t say i agree with rednecking a g8 (compared to a 5-series in terms of performance) with gold stripes like that…ew…please no…there’s nothing “executive” about that at all…
06/30, 8:36 PM
posted by:
Sgt Pepper
Supercharger ??? Its just speculation or it would have real info such as torque, horsepower and predicted price. Supercharged V8= LS9 NAHH
06/30, 9:36 PM
posted by:
carstuff
Sgt. , speculation? Nate said it would have a supercharger. Look elsewhere for specs.
06/30, 10:41 PM
posted by:
speedemon
*yawn* but yet sad to see them go
06/30, 10:47 PM
posted by:
Sgt Pepper
I guess anything is possible when they are hand made. I’m just so bitter about Pontiac dying.
06/30, 11:14 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
I truely love the G8 GT and GXP, but I think it would have been better for gm to make a custom limited edition run with all the high performance parts they have in their bin. A hurst with the appearance style looks like arse to me!
06/30, 11:15 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
“truly”…my bad people!
06/30, 11:48 PM
posted by:
acura_el2000
If any of these hurst equipped G8’s are automatic, I am going to find them and torch them.
07/01, 12:15 AM
posted by:
dmanero
Why bother bring out a “edition” model when the Pontiac brand is over and I’d have to agree with Sgt Pepper, Shame on you, the Chev thought they can do it with the Vette and that was a joke on their part.
07/01, 2:01 AM
posted by:
KarLoveBoy88
You can sign me up for 2 of these
07/01, 4:39 AM
posted by:
F50
I’d rather get the Hurst Challenger.
07/01, 6:48 AM
posted by:
BlackoutS
I don’t like the gold stripes, but everything else seems ok.
Damn you GM, why do you have to kill Pontiac
07/01, 10:21 AM
posted by:
enthusiast89
nice job including the relevant information leftlane, LAZY.
07/01, 1:43 PM
posted by:
Ring-Taxi
These cars are collectible? Yeah, sure thing.
07/01, 3:35 PM
posted by:
SoTXFord
There’s nothing executive about the big H decal on the side either…Still Id like to see one in person before passing judgement