This is the ultimate sleeping solution?
It was only a matter time before someone realized that the transverse-mounted LS4 engine from the Buick LaCrosse Super and Chevrolet Impala/Monte Carlo SS as well as the Pontiac Grand Prix GTXP could fit under the hoods of General Motors’ U platform vehicles. This includes the Pontiac Montana SV6 minivan.
This Montana SV6 is currently being sold on Kijiji, the Craigslist of Canada. It has a 5.3 liters V8 engine. Although power is not disclosed, it is believed that the large engine still produces close to 300 horsepower. This van is capable of running a full front-wheel drive burnout, regardless of how powerful its engine may produce.
It is up to you to decide whether you call it the Montana SV8, the way the seller describes it, or the Montana SS. We know that this minivan is the most comfortable and reliable sleeper vehicle on the market today.
The seller states that no shortcuts or expense were made in building this beast and that it was built with the intention of being driven daily. However, life got in the way of making these dreams come true. The seller claims that the van has covered 10,000 km (approximately 6214 miles), and that the van can run a quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds while traveling at a trap speed of 90 miles an hour.
The SV8 is listed at $8,500 CAD (around $6,500 USD) and the seller claims that the van contains more than $10,000 CAD (about $7,000. USD) in parts and other “stuff.” We don’t know what this “stuff” is. Labor?) We’re inclined to believe that. The people-mover also features a rebuilt transmission, limited-slip differential and new engine mounts. It also has new brakes, tires, and a battery. The SV8 looks great thanks to subtle interior and exterior changes like its steering wheel and wheels.
We are unable to find any vehicle today that is more efficient and versatile than the Montana SV8, but we can think of one that strikes a better balance between cool, unusual, and unique.