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The base G8, referred to in Pontiac sales literature as the "G8 Sedan", is available with a 3.6-liter High Feature V6 engine, producing 256 hp (191 kW). The only transmission available is a five-speed GM 5L40-E automatic; fuel economy is officially rated at 17 mpg ‑US (14 L/100 km) city/25 mpg ‑US (9.4 L/100 km) highway.
That is, in the form of this Aussie-built Pontiac, a 2009 G8 GXP up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part Hearst Autos). This is maximum shrimp on the barbie: six-speed ...
The Grand Prix was an all-new model for Pontiac in the 1962 model year as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. [3] Based on the Pontiac Catalina two-door hardtop, Pontiac included unique interior trim with bucket seats and a center console in the front to make the new model a lower-priced entry in the growing personal-luxury segment. [3]
The G8 GXP was the most powerful production car Pontiac had ever built and is regarded as the best driver's car ever to wear the Pontiac badge. The Holden Ute was scheduled to be launched as the G8 ST before it was canceled in January 2009 due to GM's financial situation. It was later announced that the G8 may not see a second generation.
Output is 348 bhp (260 kW) at 5600 rpm and 376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm for the Holden variant, and 361 bhp (269 kW) and 385 lb⋅ft (522 N⋅m) for the G8 GT. [53] The Vortec 6000 or new VortecMAX version is based on the Holden L76 engine, and features variable cam phasing , along with Active Fuel Management.
Pontiac G3 (2006–2009 (Mexico), rebadged Chevrolet Aveo/Daewoo Gentra) Pontiac G4 (2005–2009, rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt, Mexico) Pontiac G8 (2008–2009, rebadged Holden VE Commodore, Australia) Pontiac Grande Parisienne (1966–1969, Canada) Pontiac Laurentian (1955–1981, Canada) Pontiac Matiz (1998–2005, rebadged Daewoo Matiz, Mexico)
General Motors recently revealed a Pontiac sedan concept from 2008 that could have brought the now-dead brand into the 2010s.
Pontiac G8: The Pontiac ... Specifications. Years Used: 1988–1991 •Family: GM Buick 90° V6 •Model: 3800 ... As Pontiac's website said, "With GXP, V8 power gets ...