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2008 PONTIAC G8 PRODUCTION SPECS FROM GM CANADA

Quick Facts:
-Start of Production – Late 2007
-Dealer Availability – Early 2008
-Models – Base (V6), GT (V8)
-Bodystyle – 5-Passenger Sedan
-Drive Configuration – Rear Wheel Drive
-Construction – Body-Frame Integral, 2-side galvanized, high strength steel
-Powertrains (160,000km / 5-Year Warranty)
– 3.6L/261 hp V6 VVT (LY7) / 5-Speed Automatic (5L40)
– 6.0L/362 hp V8 (L76) / 6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
/ 6-Speed Manual (2009 MY)
-Suspension – 4-Wheel Independent, Multi-link front/rear
-Manufacturing Location – Adelaide, Australia
-Key Competitors – Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Infiniti G35
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While the vehicle unveiled in Chicago is representative of a production GT, the show car has a few features not found on production G8’s

Unique Show Car Features

-Unique 20-inch “shadow chrome” wheels and performance tires
-A slightly lower suspension ride height
-High-performance brake rotors with painted brake calipers
-Custom interior trim color, including a leather-wrapped dash
-Concept version of the Pontiac “dart”
-Unique Show Car paint
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Exterior Features:
-114.8 inch wheelbase
-18/19 inch aluminum wheels
-Fog lamps
-Roof mounted antenna
-True dual exhaust
-Dual chrome outlets (base), Quad chrome outlets (GT)
-Standard Rear Lip Spoiler
-Available low-wing spoiler
-Dual-Port Grilles
-Wheels-at-the-Corners Stance
-Fender Flares over Wheels
-Hood Scoops
-Front Fender Vents
-Projector-Beam Headlamps
-Jewel-Like Tail lamps, red lenses (Base) or clear Lenses (GT)

Interior Features:
-Power-adjustable front seats
-Alloy Pedals (Optional)
-Leather Steering Wheel, Shift **** (GT)
-Driver oriented instrument cluster
-Electronic driver information center
-Satin and chrome trim accents
-Highly bolstered front seats
-Optional two-tone leather/cloth inserts w/Color Coordinated Cluster (GT only)
-Heated Leather Seats
-Down and forward instrument panel for visibility
-Available 230W/11 speaker stereo, with color display
-XM Satellite Radio
-Available dual-zone HVAC (Standard on GT)
-OnStar w/Turn by Turn directions

Performance Features:
-Near 50/50 front-to-rear weight balance
-Trunk-mounted battery (weight distribution)
-Steering rack mounted ahead of front axle
-Low engine mounts rearward of front chassis cradle
-Vented Front and rear rotors
-Standard StabiliTrak electronic Stability Control
-Twin-piston front calipers
-Four-wheel independent suspension
-Four-link, coil-over-shock rear suspension
-Direct-acting front stabilizer
-Decoupled rear stabilizer
-McPhearson Struts in front
-Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Full Function Traction control
-Active Fuel Management (GT)
-Limited-Slip differential
-Manual Shift Mode on Automatic Transmission

Safety Features:
-80% high strength steel
-Optimized front and rear deformation zones
-Vented front and rear rotors
-Standard StabiliTrak
-Twin-piston front calipers
-Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control
-Electronic brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution
-Roof Rail Curtain air bags for both seating rows
-Six standard Air Bags; 2 frontal, 2 curtain, 2 side-thorax
-Passenger Sensing Suppression air bag?
-Multiple air bag sensors (2 front, 2 side)
-Safety belt dual pre-tensioners (front)
-Ride-down steering column
-Daytime Running Lamps
-Breakaway pedals
-Standard OnStar w/1-Yr. Safety & Security

Production Interior :

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Manual trans 2009 MY .

 

Oh, well, maybe I'll buy a Challenger instead after all.

 

Worth noting:

Those 20" wheels, slotted brakes, and lowered suspension height are all available from HSV, which also functions as a tuner shop (like Saleen here in the US) in that they sell parts they offer in packages.

If HSV installs lowered springs on a Commodore & sells it through dealers, I don't suspect it will be too hard getting lowered springs installed and shipped here.

 

Too bad there's no pricing announced.

Although it's a pretty safe bet you won't be able to get a V8 delivered for less than $40k

 

I don't think that's a safe bet at all, not in a world where you can get a 340 hp Charger for $30k. I bet G8 pricing will be similar to Charger's, maybe even a bit below at first. Dealer markups, of course, are another story...

 

I am happy to hear about the 50/50 weight distribution. Finally, a worthy competitor to BMW, or at least a start.

Hopefully G8 steering is just as responsive and provides good feedback to the driver.

It also says "true dual exhaust" - is that just for the V8 model, or V6 as well?

 

Why is GM Canada giving out production specs for a car built in Australia?

 

Canadian prices, dude

 

No kidding. What I dont understand is why more people don't just go across the border and buy from the states.

Does it void the warranty or something?

 

Two comments and a question -

1) - red lenses won't have to be ordered from Australia, you can likely get the dealer to swap them off a V6 car for the "I do not drive an Altezza and my lamps are not clear" look Now if we can just get rid of those hoodscoops....

2) Hopefully the "color display" part of the radio will also lead to the Sat Nav option being added to the car by the time it gets here

3) what happened to the G8 production interior pic attachment?

 

Dealers are not really allowed to sell new cars to foreigners. Some automakers get pretty sticky about honouring warranties in such cases.

But for cars 6 months or older, it's fair game. You just have to run the gauntlet of certifying the car to Canadian regulations, which for most models isn't that difficult once you do your research. However some models, like the C6, require significant modifications to pass, and others, like the GTO will never be allowed in Canada short of doing your own crash tests.

 

What I don't understand is that it shows leather interior in the interior listing...will it be standard like in the GTOs? If so, that sucks if you don't like leather...and jacks the price up more...

What is interesting is if this is true, a leather interior is standard but a leather steering wheel isn't...go figure...

 

I think one of the releases I read said that cloth seats were standard.

 

I wouldnt take the MY 2009 6 speed with the utmost of certainty.