.....I remember driving a 87 TRans AM GTA stock about 10 years ago and it felt faster than my GN does... it would at least spin the tires if you nailed it from a stop.... I just can't figure it out right now it runs so well and smooth just lacks grunt no missing or hiccups no ping or odd noises trans seems to shift firm mpg is right ! It's almost quick but feels like a economy car with a automatic... sort of like my Wifes sisters Civic...smooth .......
That is reasonable.......
What you may not realize... is the V8 makes much more low end grunt than the v6 does when it isn't boosting.... after all .... it is only 3.8L .... and very low compression..... with crappy heads..... You have to brake build boost before you leave the line to get the turbo spooled up to make the torque move all that mass. The 87 GN is heavier than the GTA....
I'd put a stock '87 GN up next to a stock '87 GTA anyday if the guy driving the GN knew how to drive it.
You think the guys running fast with these cars... just put it in gear and nail it to get thos times? Not hardly..... you want torque? you want ET? get some good tires.... and brake build boost before you launch.
Drive it like you stole it!