Pontiac G8

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:44 pm

Pontiac isn't letting its Australian connection go that easy with the demise of the GTO. Instead, it's bringing back a 4-door relative based on the Holden Commodore SS, but rather than use the GTO badge, it calls this sedan the G8. The base model is equipped with a 261-bhp 3.6-liter V-6, which also boasts 250 lb ft of torque, which it delivers to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic with sequential shift mode. The big dog G8 GT is powered by a 362 bhp 6.0-liter V-8, which produces 391 lb ft of torque. GT buyers will be able to select from either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, although the manual option will be added after the car is launched.

Riding on 114.8-in. wheelbase, the G8 has a fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Curb weight on the V-6 models is 3885 lb., while the V-8 GT tips the scales at 3995 lb. Unlike the GTO, which was a four-passenger vehicle, the GT has seating for five thanks to the three-passenger rear seat. The G8 has Pontiac's trademark split grille and rides on standard 18-in. wheels. The GT offers optional 19-in. alloys. A sport package that includes a rear wing is available across the board. The G8 is slated to go on sale in August as a 2008 model.

David Spratte · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:48 pm

That doesn't make me wanna puke!

WTG Pontiac!

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

Jason Mauldin, your prayers have been answered.

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:15 pm

That's hawt. Could use a diet though.

Jason Mauldin · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:19 pm

Michael Westerfield wrote:

That's hawt.

Agreed!!!

hmm, Manaul, Big V8, RWD + 4 doors. Thumbs up to Pontiac!

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:20 pm

The front looks ala Vibe.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I opened this page fully expecting to find something to flame, but instead I'm now wondering hiw much it's going to cost.

I'll bet $5 that they f*ck something up on it -- like the GTO's trunk mounted gas tank debacle, or the price, or forgetting to bring out the 6-speed...

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:05 pm

Well,
this is built on the new Global Zeta chassis, so no Gas tank issues. The biggest issue I have heard so far is the rear seats do not fold down and have a "ski" pass through (read SMALL).

oh, and it weight 4K+ lbs

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

MikeWhitney wrote:

I opened this page fully expecting to find something to flame, but instead I'm now wondering hiw much it's going to cost.

I'll bet $5 that they f*ck something up on it -- like the GTO's trunk mounted gas tank debacle, or the price, or forgetting to bring out the 6-speed...

Your probably right, and the trunk in the GTO was indeed retarded. Since one can get a V8 RWD Sedan/Wagon from Chrysler for right at $30K, their price point had better be the same. The GTO stickered for a little more than that, but I don't think GM sold any for more than $30K. :-)

This time they should just get it right from the beginning and start the V8 MSRP for under $30K, with a fully loaded price in the low thirties, and they will have a hit. Only time will tell...

clinehall · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:04 am

Am I just getting old, or is everything looking the same. It look like everything has the Banglebutt ala BMW, albeit everybody else has done a better job of it than BMW.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

clinehall wrote:

Am I just getting old, or is everything looking the same. It look like everything has the Banglebutt ala BMW, albeit everybody else has done a better job of it than BMW.

You're just getting old. Time to renew that eye prescription and get some geritol buddy.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:39 am

Just for reference:

clinehall · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:47 am

MikeWhitney wrote:

clinehall wrote:

Am I just getting old, or is everything looking the same. It look like everything has the Banglebutt ala BMW, albeit everybody else has done a better job of it than BMW.

You're just getting old. Time to renew that eye prescription and get some geritol buddy.

at least I am not contemplating embracing the Lesbian Lifestyle! And for your information, I do not , nor have ever had an eye prescription (typed while squinting) :lol:

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

Marty Howard wrote:

Nice hood and grille. Where have I seen that before? Oh yeah.

Les Davis · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:04 pm **Posts:** 2059

Wes Eargle wrote:

Marty Howard wrote:

Nice hood and grille. Where have I seen that before? Oh yeah.

Its astonishing how much of an aesthetic difference it makes simply moving the turn signals down beside the headlights and reducing the width of the "nostrils" make.

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