How much HP does a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT have?
355 hp
2009 Pontiac G8 GT/Horsepower
How fast is the 2009 Pontiac G8?
With a mere 57-pound weight penalty, the self-shifting GXP mirrored its manual-equipped counterpart in nearly every performance category. The 0-to-60-mph sprints and quarter-mile runs were identical at 4.7 and 13.3 seconds, respectively, with the manual’s 109-mph trap speed edging out the automatic’s 107-mph best.
What motor is in the 2008 G8 GT?
6.0 L V8
2008 Pontiac G8 GT/Engine
What kind of car is the Pontiac G8?
Pontiac upped the ante for 2009 with the 415-horsepower G8 GXP, which is the trim level I tested. The GXP is an immensely gratifying sports car, which is why it’s so disappointing that it will be gone soon.
Which is the best head gasket for a G8 GT Gwatney?
3) The Cometic LS3/L99 .040″ Head Gasket is an upgraded quality gasket that is a great choice for a variety of builds (including forced induction/nitrous) that are also wanting a small bump in compression. Thinner head gaskets may require fly-cutting valve reliefs.
What kind of Cam does a G8 GT Gwatney use?
In the “Cam” dropdown option – select which cam model you wish to purchase. Offers stable idle, excellent low-end torque, and smooth lobe design for quiet valve train operation and longevity. We designed this cam for use in cars with minimal modifications.
What’s the gas tax on a G8 GXP?
However, the G8 GXP — which prefers premium gas — is only rated at 13/20 mpg city/highway with skip-shift, which warrants a $1,700 tax. Perhaps skip-shift keeps the gas-guzzler tax from being higher than it already is. Either way, aftermarket companies offer products that defeat skip-shift.
What kind of fuel economy does a Pontiac G8 get?
The G8 GT averages a fuel economy of 15/24 mpg (city/highway). A 6-speed manual was being considered as an option on the GT model, but Pontiac decided against offering it, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the G8 GXP. One change in 2009 was the deletion of the center stack oil pressure and voltage gauges.
When did I buy a 2009 Pontiac G8?
I bought my 2009 G8 V6 exactly 2 years ago with 30,000 miles on it, and traded in a 2006 Acura TL 6-spd. I was initially concerned about the automatic transmission of the G8 taking the fun out of driving, but I was very wrong.
Is there a 6 speed manual on the Pontiac G8?
A 6-speed manual was being considered as an option on the GT model, but Pontiac decided against offering it, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the G8 GXP. One change in 2009 was the deletion of the center stack oil pressure and voltage gauges.
When did the Pontiac G8 rear wheel drive come out?
The G8 was Pontiac’s first full-size car since the Bonneville . By December 2008, the rear wheel drive G8 had not become the expected sales replacement for the previous front-drive models, with 11,000 unsold G8s in the inventory and just 13,000 sold.