When was the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP made?
2005
Beginning in 2005, Pontiac rolled out a top-level GXP version, outfitting this model with GM’s small-block 5.3-liter V8 engine. This model makes 303 horsepower. Upgraded audio packages and a DVD-based navigation system were introduced.
Is there a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix for sale?
There aren’t any 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix for sale near you. Just an update on my 2008 GXP. I have 55,000 miles on it now and still running like new. It’s hard to believe that most car mags blasted this car. This car will run with most sports sedans and knock the hell out of the rest.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The Grand Prix GXP represents a huge upgrade, with a 5.3-liter V8 that pumps out 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque. Both models are front-drive and come with a four-speed automatic, with the GXP featuring a manual-shift mode. Pontiac claims the GXP will run from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, but in our testing we measured 6.7 seconds.
Is the Grand Prix GT a good car?
The V-8 model is amusing and has real performance, but putting 303 horsepower through the front wheels doesn’t make it a great car, just a quick one. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GT. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.
What are the new colors for the Pontiac Grand Prix?
For 2008, Pontiac is simplifying the Grand Prix lineup by dropping the GT model. The remaining models are the standard Grand Prix and the V-8–powered GXP. Three new colors arrive for 2008: Gold Mist Metallic, Dark Mocha Metallic, and Dark Slate Metallic.
There aren’t any 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix for sale near you. Just an update on my 2008 GXP. I have 55,000 miles on it now and still running like new. It’s hard to believe that most car mags blasted this car. This car will run with most sports sedans and knock the hell out of the rest.
Are there any changes to the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The Grand Prix enters the 2008 model year with few changes. Three new exterior colors are now offered, and the midlevel GT trim has been dropped, leaving only two trims: the base Grand Prix and high-performance GXP.
The V-8 model is amusing and has real performance, but putting 303 horsepower through the front wheels doesn’t make it a great car, just a quick one. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GT. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.
The Grand Prix GXP represents a huge upgrade, with a 5.3-liter V8 that pumps out 303 hp and 323 lb-ft of torque. Both models are front-drive and come with a four-speed automatic, with the GXP featuring a manual-shift mode. Pontiac claims the GXP will run from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, but in our testing we measured 6.7 seconds.