Vehicle Overview
The G8 sedan is Pontiac's full-size sedan and the first North American model based on a new platform that will also support the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro. The G8 is available in base, G8 trim with a V-6, as well as GT and GXP trims with V-8s.
New for 2009
A GXP high-performance version has been added for '09.
Exterior
The G8 has the presence of the recently discontinued GTO, but is less rounded. The air intakes recall the late Grand Am, and there's a little of the current G6 in some front-end shapes. The G8 falls somewhere in the middle.
- Standard 18-inch aluminum wheels on both G8 and G8 GT trim levels
- Sport package includes 19-inch alloy wheels for the GT
- Quad exhaust pipes on GT
- Clear-lens taillight clusters
- Twin chrome tailpipes and red taillamps on base G8
Interior
The G8's interior features a simple, clean layout and glowing gauges, and the GT includes leather sport bucket seats with prominent side bolsters.
- Optional leather interior
- Standard OnStar and XM Satellite Radio
- Power adjustable front seats
Under the Hood
There are three engine choices available in the G8 model lineup.
- 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 with five-speed automatic and manual mode
- 361-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 with six-speed automatic
- 402-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with six-speed automatic or six-speed manual
- Standard limited-slip differential
Safety
Safety equipment includes:
- Six standard airbags, including side torso airbags for the front occupants and side curtains for the front and rear seats
- Antilock brakes
- Traction control
- Electronic stability system
- Six standard airbags, including side torso airbags for the front occupants and side curtains for the front and rear seats
G8 GXP
Like other Pontiac models with the GXP designation, the GXP G8 is a higher-performance version of the G8 GT. With a Corvette-derived 6.2-liter V-8 making 402 hp, the GXP also gets an optional six-speed manual transmission - a six-speed automatic is standard. The G8 has big Brembo brakes and a more aggressive suspension setup. To mark the distinction from a G8 GT, look for uniquely designed 19-inch wheels and more aggressive front and rear styling.
- Zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds
- Quarter mile in 13 seconds
- Summer tires standard, all-seasons are optional
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