[SVT ZX3]

I don't know who the hell at GM keeps thinking the V8 & RWD is a good combo. Seems like every 10 years they keep trying to bring it back. I do have to say I read an article about they new Impala, and it said there was very little torque steer, so maybe they got it right this time. Still you would think the car would just be a nose heavy pig.

Quote:V8 fans will welcome the return of the small block V8. The 2006 Impala SS gets a new aluminum 5.3 litre V8 developed specifically for front-wheel drive applications and used first in the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. It sends 303 horses to the front wheels and boasts Displacement on Demand, a sophisticated electro-mechanical system that deactivates four cylinders under no and low-load conditions to save fuel. The switch to and from eight cylinders is virtually undetectable and instantaneous. With all eight pumping, there is little doubt this is a high output engine. With plenty of feedback from the ears, seat of the pants and tugging at the steering wheel full throttle in the SS is a true treat.. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available, regardless of engine.