It's here! The G8 is here!!!!!!! (large pictures, 56k haha)
08-23-2007, 02:14 AM
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It'* here! The G8 is here!!!!!!! (large pictures, 56k haha)
Actual production car! Was at the Woodward dream cruise.
The base model features a 261 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 with 250 pound-feet of torque. A more powerful G8 GT delivers 362 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque thanks to a 6.0-liter V8.
The basic G8 features a five-speed automatic with manual mode, while the GT version is offered with either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox.
Curb weight for the V6 model is 3,885 lbs, while the GT weighs just five pounds shy of 4,000. 18-inch wheels come standard, while 19-inch alloys can be ordered with the GT model.
The sedan rides on GM'* new Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform, which underpins the 2009 Camaro and the next-generation Impala, in addition to several other planned vehicles.
G8 deliveries are expected to begin in August — a relatively short lead time made possible by some very effective badge engineering. Pricing has not been released but expect the GT to start in the low $30,000 range.
The basic G8 features a five-speed automatic with manual mode, while the GT version is offered with either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox.
Curb weight for the V6 model is 3,885 lbs, while the GT weighs just five pounds shy of 4,000. 18-inch wheels come standard, while 19-inch alloys can be ordered with the GT model.
The sedan rides on GM'* new Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform, which underpins the 2009 Camaro and the next-generation Impala, in addition to several other planned vehicles.
G8 deliveries are expected to begin in August — a relatively short lead time made possible by some very effective badge engineering. Pricing has not been released but expect the GT to start in the low $30,000 range.
08-23-2007, 03:55 AM
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Interesting that the quote says deliveries in August. GM'* website still shows delivery in early 2008 (unless they're talking August '08 ). Nice looking car but I look forward to seeing a complete list of available options and colours. I expect they'll release a GXP version at some point in the future. Personally, i'll likely wait for this. Since they D/C'd the Bonneville, this is the first car Pontiac (or GM for that matter) has come up with that I've had any interest in. I was thinking I was done with GM. The poor corporate attitude towards customer support really turned me off the past few years.
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Ooooh 
That looks better than the other pics I had seen of the concept. I actually like the looks of that. Now make it black 
Please tell me Jason Statham will be behind the wheel of one of those for the next "Transporter" movie 
That looks better than the other pics I had seen of the concept. I actually like the looks of that. Now make it black Please tell me Jason Statham will be behind the wheel of one of those for the next "Transporter" movie
08-23-2007, 07:44 AM
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I agree, the real world pics make it look much better. If I were in the market for one (which I would be if I had the $), I would definitely wait for the GXP, you know they are going to bring it.
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Thats it.... That IS going to be my next car...... ( about 5 years from now 
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G8 GT + 6.0 V8 + RWD + 6 speed manual = ME burnin the hell outta some tires
)G8 GT + 6.0 V8 + RWD + 6 speed manual = ME burnin the hell outta some tires
