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| Mid-size Sedan
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| 4-Door Sedan
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| 196.101 in (4981 mm)
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| 74.801 in (1899.9 mm)
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| 57.701 in (1465.6 mm)
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| Wheelbase  
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| 114.801 in (2915.9 mm)
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| Weight
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| 3995 lbs (1812.1 kg)
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| Transmission
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| 5-Speed Automatic <br/> 6-Speed Manual
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| Engine
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| 6.0 Liter V-8
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| Power
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| {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
| 362 hp (266.4 kW) @ 5700 rpm <br> 391 lb-ft (530.2 NM) @ 4400 rpm
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| Similar
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| [[BMW 5 Series]]
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| Designer
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| [[Robert Lutz]]
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The '''Pontiac G8''' is a rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan to be made by [[Pontiac]] as a 2008 year model vehicle and is also known as the [[Holden Commodore]] in Australia, the country of its origin. It is the sucessor to the [[Pontiac Grand Prix]] and [[Pontiac Bonneville]]. It was a shortlived model following GM's announcement to phase out the Pontiac brand by 2010.
 
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.
 
===Recent Changes===
* The G8 model family was initially intended to be expanded by a Pontiac badged interpretation of the [[Holden Ute]] that was to be called '''G8 ST''' ('''ST''' for '''Sport Truck''').<ref>[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/pontiac-names-g8-sport-truck-simply-g8.html Pontiac names G8 Sport Truck simply G8 ST]</ref><ref>[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/2010-pontiac-g8-st-may-get-direct-inject-v6/ 2010 Pontiac G8 ST may get direct inject V6]</ref> In January 2009, it was announced that the G8 ST would not be built.<ref>[http://www.freep.com/article/20090106/BUSINESS01/90106080/1014 GM kills Pontiac G8 Sport Truck]</ref>
 
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Image:X10pn g8008.jpg
</gallery>
 
===Styles and Major Options===
The Pontiac G8 is available in two trim levels, the entry level G8 and the V8-powered G8 GT.<ref>[http://www.jbcarpages.com/pontiac/g8/2008/ 2008 Pontiac G8 Review]</ref>
 
====G8 (Base)====
*Four-wheel independent suspension
*Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control
*Electronic stability control
*18-inch aluminum wheels (19-inch wheels available with sport package)
*Seat-mounted thorax air bags and dual-stage frontal air bags for front passengers, with automatic passenger sensing system
*Roof rail side-impact air bags for both seating rows
*OnStar
*Tire pressure monitor
*8-way manual front seats
*Cruise Control
*Air Conditioning
*Cloth seat-upholstery
*Fog Lights
*Power windows and locks
*Seven-speaker audio system
 
The base Pontiac G8 is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 producing 256 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 248 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm.
 
====G8 GT====
*Dual-zone air conditioning
*Leather-wrapped steering-wheel with controls
*11-speaker audio system
 
The G8 GT's engine is a 6.0 Liter V-8 that produces 361 hp / 270kW @ 5,300 rpm and 385 ft-lbs / 530 nm @ 4,400 rpm.<ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_news070207_2008_pontiac_g8 Pontiac's new thunder from Down Under hits Chicago show]</ref><ref>[http://www.jbcarpages.com/pontiac/g8/2008/specs/ 2008 Pontiac G8 Specs]</ref>
 
===Pricing===
 
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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''MODEL Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
G8 Sedan
</td>
<td>
G8 GT Sedan
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=2>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$26,910
</td>
<td>
$29,310
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=2>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$25,564
</td>
<td>
$27,844
</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
 
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
G8 Sedan
</td>
<td>
G8 GT Sedan
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
17 City / 25 Highway
</td>
<td>
15 City / 24 Highway
</td>
</tr>
</table>
 
===Reliability===
*'''RECALL ALERT:''' [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/22/burying-the-dead-pontiac-g8-faces-recalls-over-faulty-taillamps/ Burying the Dead: Pontiac G8 faces recall over faulty taillamps, tire-pressure sensors]
 
===Safety===
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==


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Image:Pontiac New 2008 Badge.JPG|Modernized concept Pontiac badge
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===Colors===
===Main Competitors===
*[[BMW 5 Series]]
*[[Chrysler 300]]
*[[Dodge Charger]]
*[[Nissan Maxima]]
==Unique Attributes==
*Twenty-inch 'shadow chrome' wheels and performance tires
*Ride height lowered approximately half-inch
*High-performance brake rotors with painted brake calipers
*Custom interior trim color, including a leather-wrapped dash
*Exclusive exterior paint color: Phantom Grey
*Concept of 'modernized' Pontiac badge, to gauge public opinion
==Resale Values==
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'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Trim1
</td>
<td>
Trim2
</td>
<td>
Trim3
</td>
<td>
Trim4
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=4 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
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$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
</tr>
</table>
==Criticisms==
Many on the new forum [www.g8board.com] have criticized the cars tailights and wheels more than anything else.  As with the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO, however, bumpers and lights can be swapped from the Austrailian version of the car, the Holden Commodore.
==Current Generation: (2008–present)==
{{stub}}
==Worldwide==
==Design quirks and oddities==
==Awards==
==See also==
*[[Pontiac G8 GT SEMA Edition Concept]]
{{Pontiac}}
==References==
<references />
{{Pontiac}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.pontiac.com/g8/ Offical Pontiac G8]
* [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070207/FREE/70205012/1063 2008 Pontiac G8: The return of the rear-drive Pontiac sedan] Autoweek
* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/pontiac/g8/ JB car pages: Pontiac G8]
* [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?o=1&carID=13175#optionalEngines Conceptcarz Pontiac G8 page]
* [http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0709_2008_pontiac_g8 Engineers work out the final kinks before production starts]
* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/50-cent-shows-off-his-500hp-pontiac-g8/ 50 Cent shows off his 500HP Pontiac G8]
* [http://www.http://wikicars.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Pontiac_G8&action=edit&section=20motorauthority.com/news/sedans/gm-confirms-pontiac-g8-gxp-and-ute/ GM confirms Pontiac G8 GXP and Ute]
* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/16/2009-pontiac-g8-gxp-priced-at-39-995/ 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP priced at $39,995]


* [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070207/FREE/70205012/1063 2008 Pontiac G8: The return of the rear-drive Pontiac sedan] Autoweek
[[Category:Discontinued Models]]
[[Category:Pontiac Vehicles]]
[[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 22:03, 1 April 2010

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Pontiac G8
Pontiac
aka The Gator
Production 2008-2009
Class Mid-size Sedan
Body Style 4-Door Sedan
Length 196.101 in (4981 mm)
Width 74.801 in (1899.9 mm)
Height 57.701 in (1465.6 mm)
Wheelbase 114.801 in (2915.9 mm)
Weight 3995 lbs (1812.1 kg)
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Engine 6.0 Liter V-8
Power 362 hp (266.4 kW) @ 5700 rpm
391 lb-ft (530.2 NM) @ 4400 rpm
Similar BMW 5 Series
Designer Robert Lutz

The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan to be made by Pontiac as a 2008 year model vehicle and is also known as the Holden Commodore in Australia, the country of its origin. It is the sucessor to the Pontiac Grand Prix and Pontiac Bonneville. It was a shortlived model following GM's announcement to phase out the Pontiac brand by 2010.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Pontiac_G8 Review.

Recent Changes

  • Pontiac-G8-Sport-Truck-3.jpg
  • Pontiac-G8-Sport-Truck-4.jpg
  • X10pn g8004.jpg
  • X10pn g8008.jpg

Styles and Major Options

The Pontiac G8 is available in two trim levels, the entry level G8 and the V8-powered G8 GT.<ref>2008 Pontiac G8 Review</ref>

G8 (Base)

  • Four-wheel independent suspension
  • Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control
  • Electronic stability control
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels (19-inch wheels available with sport package)
  • Seat-mounted thorax air bags and dual-stage frontal air bags for front passengers, with automatic passenger sensing system
  • Roof rail side-impact air bags for both seating rows
  • OnStar
  • Tire pressure monitor
  • 8-way manual front seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Fog Lights
  • Power windows and locks
  • Seven-speaker audio system

The base Pontiac G8 is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 producing 256 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 248 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm.

G8 GT

  • Dual-zone air conditioning
  • Leather-wrapped steering-wheel with controls
  • 11-speaker audio system

The G8 GT's engine is a 6.0 Liter V-8 that produces 361 hp / 270kW @ 5,300 rpm and 385 ft-lbs / 530 nm @ 4,400 rpm.<ref>Pontiac's new thunder from Down Under hits Chicago show</ref><ref>2008 Pontiac G8 Specs</ref>

Pricing

MODEL Trims

G8 Sedan

G8 GT Sedan

MSRP

$26,910

$29,310

Invoice

$25,564

$27,844

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim

G8 Sedan

G8 GT Sedan

MPG

17 City / 25 Highway

15 City / 24 Highway

Reliability

Safety

Gallery

  • Pong82.jpg
  • Pong83.jpg
  • 08pontiacg8front.jpg
  • 08pontiacg8bdg.jpg
  • 08pontiacg8taillight.jpg
  • 08pontiacg8rear.jpg

  • Modernized concept Pontiac badge


Colors

Main Competitors

Unique Attributes

  • Twenty-inch 'shadow chrome' wheels and performance tires
  • Ride height lowered approximately half-inch
  • High-performance brake rotors with painted brake calipers
  • Custom interior trim color, including a leather-wrapped dash
  • Exclusive exterior paint color: Phantom Grey
  • Concept of 'modernized' Pontiac badge, to gauge public opinion

Resale Values

Trim

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MPG

$

$

$

$

Criticisms

Many on the new forum [www.g8board.com] have criticized the cars tailights and wheels more than anything else. As with the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO, however, bumpers and lights can be swapped from the Austrailian version of the car, the Holden Commodore.

Current Generation: (2008–present)

This article is a stub. Help us expand it, and you get a cookie.

Worldwide

Design quirks and oddities

Awards

See also

Template:Pontiac

References

<references />

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External Links

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