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| Class | | Class | ||
| {{{ | | {{{Mid-size Sedan}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Body Style | | Body Style | ||
| {{{ | | {{{4-Door Sedan}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Length | | Length | ||
| {{{length - | | {{{length - 196.101 in | 4981 mm}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Width | | Width | ||
| {{{Width - | | {{{Width - 74.801 in | 1899.9 mm}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; | |- style="vertical-align:top; | ||
| Height | | Height | ||
| {{{Height - | | {{{Height - 57.701 in | 1465.6 mm}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Wheelbase | | Wheelbase | ||
| {{{ | | {{{Wheelbase - 114.801 in | 2915.9 mm}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Weight | | Weight | ||
| {{{Weight - | | {{{Weight - 3995 lbs | 1812.1 kg}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Transmission | | Transmission | ||
| {{{ | | {{{5-Speed Automatic <br/> 6-Speed Manual}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Engine | | Engine | ||
| {{{ | | {{{6.0 Liter V-8}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Power | | Power | ||
| {{{ | | {{{362.00 hp (266.4 kW) @ 5700.00 rpm and 391.00 Ft-Lbs (530.2 NM) @ 4400.00 RPM}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Similar | | Similar | ||
| {{{similar ( | | {{{similar (BMW 5 Series)}}} | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Designer | | Designer | ||
| {{{Designer ( | | {{{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. It is the sucessor to the [[Pontiac Grand Prix]]. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''. | |||
===Recent Changes=== | |||
==Styles and Major Options== | |||
===G8 GT=== | |||
The G8 unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show is representative of the GT model of the G8. The G8's standard features are: | |||
*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 | |||
*XM Satellite Radio | |||
*Power-adjustable front seats | |||
*Fog lamps | |||
*Chrome exhaust tips | |||
The G8 GT's engine is a 6.0 Liter V-8 that produces 362 hp / 270kW @ 5700 rpm and 391 ft-lbs / 530 nm @ 4400 rpm. | |||
==G8 (Base)== | |||
===Pricing=== | |||
Today's actual prices for the [[MAKE]] MODEL can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/MAKE/MODEL/prices CarsDirect]. | |||
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''MSRP'' | |||
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$Price1 | |||
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''Invoice'' | |||
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$Price1 | |||
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$Price3 | |||
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</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: | |||
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'''Trim''' | |||
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Trim1 | |||
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'''MPG''' | |||
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c/h | |||
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===Reliability=== | |||
===Safety=== | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:08pontiacg8taillight.jpg | Image:08pontiacg8taillight.jpg | ||
Image:08pontiacg8rear.jpg | Image:08pontiacg8rear.jpg | ||
Image:Pontiac New 2008 Badge.JPG|Modernized concept Pontiac badge | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Colors=== | |||
===Main Competitors=== | |||
[[BMW 5-Series]] | |||
[[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== | |||
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008> | |||
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'''Trim''' | |||
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Trim1 | |||
</td> | |||
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Trim2 | |||
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<td> | |||
Trim3 | |||
</td> | |||
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Trim4 | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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<td colspan=4 bgcolor=#cccccc> | |||
'''MPG''' | |||
</td> | |||
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$ | |||
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</table> | |||
==Criticisms== | |||
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | |||
==Worldwide== | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | |||
==Awards== | |||
==See also== | |||
{{Pontiac}} | |||
{{Upcoming automobile}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [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.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.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?o=1&carID=13175#optionalEngines Conceptcarz Pontiac G8 page] | |||
[[Category:Pontiac Vehicles]] | |||
[[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]] |
Revision as of 19:29, 7 February 2007
Pontiac G8 | |
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Pontiac | |
aka | {{{aka (Type here, not up there)}}} |
Production | {{{produced from when to when+total units made (optional)}}} |
Class | {{{Mid-size Sedan}}} |
Body Style | {{{4-Door Sedan}}} |
Length | 4981 mm |
Width | 1899.9 mm |
Height | 1465.6 mm |
Wheelbase | 2915.9 mm |
Weight | 1812.1 kg |
Transmission | {{{5-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual}}} |
Engine | {{{6.0 Liter V-8}}} |
Power | {{{362.00 hp (266.4 kW) @ 5700.00 rpm and 391.00 Ft-Lbs (530.2 NM) @ 4400.00 RPM}}} |
Similar | {{{similar (BMW 5 Series)}}} |
Designer | {{{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. It is the sucessor to the Pontiac Grand Prix.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Pontiac_G8 Review.
Recent Changes
Styles and Major Options
G8 GT
The G8 unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show is representative of the GT model of the G8. The G8's standard features are:
- 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
- XM Satellite Radio
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Fog lamps
- Chrome exhaust tips
The G8 GT's engine is a 6.0 Liter V-8 that produces 362 hp / 270kW @ 5700 rpm and 391 ft-lbs / 530 nm @ 4400 rpm.
G8 (Base)
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the MAKE MODEL can be found at CarsDirect.
MODEL Trims |
|||
Trim1 |
Trim2 |
Trim3 |
Trim4 |
MSRP |
|||
$Price1 |
$Price2 |
$Price3 |
$Price4 |
Invoice |
|||
$Price1 |
$Price2 |
$Price3 |
$Price4 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim |
|||
Trim1 |
Trim2 |
Trim3 |
Trim4 |
MPG |
|||
c/h |
c/h |
c/h |
c/h |
Reliability
Safety
Gallery
Colors
Main Competitors
BMW 5-Series 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
Trim |
|||
Trim1 |
Trim2 |
Trim3 |
Trim4 |
MPG |
|||
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Criticisms
Current Generation: (YYYY–present)
Worldwide
Design quirks and oddities
Awards
See also
Template:Pontiac Template:Upcoming automobile