.......the mass public hears those names, and thinks "oh HELL no, I'm not buying one of those pieces of crap again". Pontiac has to do what's best for selling cars to the mass public, not to little niche groups like us.
If it becomes a niche brand, they better sure as hell cater to the niche groups. Otherwise, the niche brand becomes a dead brand.
This one has a V8.
Why not just make a V6 faster?
This one has a V8.