Probably. The blogosphere has been abuzz with rumors that from the ashes of the shuttered Pontiac division that its G8 muscle sedan would be reborn as a Chevrolet Caprice. Consumer Reports editors and engineers have been lamenting the expected loss of this world-class, rear-drive car and are encouraged that one of GM’s best models may survive the restructuring process. This afternoon, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in a Web chat wrote: The G8 has finally been discovered by a broader percentage of the buying public. The owners are ecstatic about them, many calling it the best sedan they've ever driven. We consider it too good to waste. So we're studying the feasibility of bringing it in as a Caprice for both law enforcement and the public. The transition could be relatively minor, with the greatest challenge being the replacing

the twin kidney Pontiac grille with a more-appropriate Chevrolet fascia, such as shown below on the Middle East version sold as the Chevrolet Lumina. Swap out a few Pontiac dart logos for Chevy bowties and call it a day. Shame the Impala SS moniker is already being used… While GM is now focused on electrifying powertrains and producing fuel-efficient vehicles, we hope they are able to save this gem from the old GM. See the Pontiac G8 model overview , with ratings, reliability, road test—available to online subscribers. Read our G8 laments: Don’t let the Pontiac G8 wither and die GM shrinks performance model line-up Pontiac–The excitement has faded from the line up Personal picks: Pontiacs, modern and classic — Jeff Bartlett

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Pontiac G8 to live on as Chevrolet Caprice