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.
How much does a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT cost?
The GT, with its 361-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 and six-speed 6L80 Hydra-Matic, starts delivering 5.3-second barrels to 60 mph for $29,995. With all options, the GT rises to $32,745. A Hemi-equipped Dodge Charger R/T starts at $31,430 and offers more checkable boxes, including all-wheel drive.
How much does summer rubber cost on a Pontiac G8?
Summer rubber is standard on all V-8 GTs, and subbing in all-season 18-inchers runs $150. Clipped overhangs and sheetmetal that is sucked tight over the wheel arches and cabin give the G8 the crouched stance of a Teutonic high roller.
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’s the price of a 2008 Pontiac G8?
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on a Pontiac G8 runs from just under $28,000 for a V6 to slightly below $30,000 for the V8-powered GT. Pontiac is touting the GT as the most powerful car you can buy in America for under $30,000 and, even fully loaded, it will still be less than $33,000.
When did the Pontiac G8 Go Out of production?
Pontiac G8. While available, the G8 took the place in the Pontiac lineup of both the Pontiac Bonneville, which ceased production after the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Grand Prix, which ceased production after the 2008 model year. The G8 was Pontiac’s first full-size car since the Bonneville and the GTO coupe last sold in 2006.
When did Holden stop making the Holden G8?
The G8, a rebadged Holden Commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the United States, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in Canada. Production stopped in mid-2009, following the GM decision to suspend the Pontiac brand.
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.
The Pontiac G8 came at a pretty interesting period of time in GM’s history. It almost became a Chevy after GM filed for bankruptcy, but the design and architecture of the car managed to stay in Pontiac’s hands.
What are the safety features of the GM G8?
In the lineup of safety features, the G8 comes equipped with GM’s revered directional stability control designed to keep the car nice and steady on the road, combined with traction control that is also implemented as a feature.
Which is better the G8 or the GT?
The GT variant does not differ a lot; it would best suit people who want the stronger V8 engine which brings with it the added benefit of the much louder noise and the decently larger fuel consumption.