The engine utilizes a Ram Air induction system fed through the hood scoop as well as an APEXi N1 exhaust system. The 1.8-liter inline-four delivers power to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The rear cargo area houses a removable audio enclosure with an air-cooled Kenwood Excelon KAC-X201T amplifier and a 10″ subwoofer. The digital odometer shows just under 800 miles, nearly 150 of which have been added by the selling dealer since 2009. Features include a two-element Kenwood stereo and graphic equalizer, air conditioning, polished Momo doorsill plates, Momo pedal pads, and a sunroof.Ī red- and black-trimmed steering wheel sits ahead of red-letter instrumentation that includes a 150-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. Red-trimmed adjustable Momo bucket seats are installed up front, while the folding rear bench is trimmed in black cloth. The adjustable suspension is said to utilize Ground Control and Eibach components, and an AEM braking system with slotted and cross-drilled rotors is installed. The car is said to be finished in PPG Opera Red metallic, and features include tinted glass, yellow-tinted headlights, PIAA platinum driving lights, and Vibe GT-R badging.īlack seven-spoke 19″ Motegi Racing wheels feature forged-aluminum faces and polished lips, and they are mounted with 235/35 Nitto NT555 tires. The concept car was outfitted by General Motors Service Parts Operations with more aggressive bodywork including redesigned front and rear fascias, an asymmetrical hood scoop, a rear deck wing, a roof wing, and a 4.5″ exhaust tip. This Vibe GT-R concept car is not legal for road use, and it is now offered in California with a removed front air dam and a bill of sale. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2009 and has since added nearly 150 of its 800 indicated miles. The interior is equipped with Momo bucket seats and a custom audio enclosure with a 10″ subwoofer and Kenwood amplifier in the cargo area, and other features include a Kenwood stereo and graphic equalizer, a unique body kit, two rear wings, a functional hood scoop, a Ram Air induction system, 19″ Motegi Racing wheels, adjustable suspension, yellow-tinted headlights, PIAA driving lights, and an APEXi exhaust. It won't die.This Pontiac Vibe GT-R concept car is said to have been exhibited at the 2001 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it is finished in metallic red and powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. Slept in it, camped in it, drove 4x4 mountain roads in The Grand Tetons.ģ70,000 miles on car so far. and took it up to 14000 feet on Mt Evans. to Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Wash State, to Wisconsin,ĭrove Glacier Park, Yellowstone, Tetons, Rocky Mt Park. Wisconsin to Niagara Falls via Ontario, to Wisconsin, Tent on its hatch, 9 inch ground clearance. And fast as bejeezus for a little old beer can. Runs great, engine sounds eager and ready and just broken in. This winter it sat outside in -5f for three weeks, started on first turn in 5 seconds. I haved used valvoline full synthetic for 225,000 mi, and it runs like it did 15 years ago. I'll NEVER find one this fast, this economical and this utilitarian, even to the roof rack. Runs like a top.best engine I ever had in a car. Engine starts on first key turn even at -10f. Replaced water pump clutch and … starter. Can put a tent on the back and easily sleep in it. I take it winter camping with its 9 inch ground clearance. Handles excellent, fast, good visibility. Big enough for my sons to sit in the back.
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