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Pontiac will be offering a proper cog swapper on its G8 GXP next year. This is not only do drivers get to row their own gears, but they're getting an extra 13 horses and 15 lb.-ft. of torque to boot. The SAE has finally performed its official testing on the 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and the performance of the car is up to 415 hp.

The car is equipped with 19-inch HSV wheels and framing 14-inch (front) and 12.76-inch (rear) discs and Brembo calipers. Besides that, a standard LSD and a stiffened suspension, the additional power is just another reason to be smitten by the Pontiac G8 GXP. That, and the Tremac TR060 manual.