2008 Pontiac G8 Update; Standard/Optional/Colors

[jetsetter]

Source: GM (Link to follow)

SELECTED STANDARD FEATURES

• Dual-stage front and side-impact
air bags with Passenger Sensing
System
• Head curtain side-impact
air bags
• OnStar 1-year Safe & Sound Plan
• StabiliTrak® stability
enhancement system
• Daytime Running Lamps and
automatic lamp control
Interior
• Highly bolstered front bucket seats
with power adjustment
• Driver Information Center
• AM/FM stereo with CD,
XM Satellite Radio
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Programmable power door locks
Mechanical
• Rear-wheel drive
• 3.6L VVT V6 with 261 hp
• True dual exhausts with chrome
outlets
• 5-speed automatic transmission
with manual mode
• 4-wheel disc antilock brake
system with vented rotors and
brake assist
• Full-function traction control
• Independent front and rear
suspension
• Trunk-mounted battery
• Variable-ratio power steering
Exterior
• Intermittent front windshield wipers
• Projector beam headlamps
• Fog lamps
• 18-inch aluminum wheels

SELECTED OPTIONAL FEATURES

• Seating options: leather seating
surfaces, heated seats, two-tone
inserts
• Dual-zone electronic
climate control
• Audio options: 230-watt system
with color display
• 6.0L V8 with 362 hp with Active
Fuel ManagementTM
• 6-speed automatic transmission
with manual mode
• Limited slip differential (standard
on GT; not available on Base V6)
• 19-inch aluminum wheels (optional
on GT only)


AVAILABLE EXTERIOR COLORS

K-Pow (Blue)
Ignition (Orange)
Evoke (Gray)
Red Hot (Red)
Phantom (Black)
Nickel (Silver)

UPDATE

I noticed quite a few people asking about a manual transmission. Here is your answer from GM:

The base G8 model receives a 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing, rated at 261 horsepower (194 kW). It is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.

The G8 GT is powered by a uniquely configured 6.0L small-block V-8, rated at 362 horsepower (270 kW) and 391 lb.-ft. of torque (530 Nm). A six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode is standard and features the fuel-saving Active Fuel Management system, which enhances fuel economy by alternating between eight- and four-cylinder power. An optional six-speed manual transmission will be available soon after launch.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=49563

A manual on the base version would have been nice but their choice is understandable considering the market.

[SoxXpupPeT]

thats going to be an amazing car. GM finally took there head outta there ass with this and the new camaro. and with the reworked zeta platform for the buick lucerne and impalas to come. fantastic

[Cobol74]

Yes, I like that a lot. Well done GM. I agree that a Manual should be offered throughout the range on a car like this.

[C53A_4G63T]

Wow. Has GM finally come to their senses????


I can't wait.

[Prost264]

Does anyone else not like these V8s with "the fuel-saving Active Fuel Management system, which enhances fuel economy by alternating between eight- and four-cylinder power?"

Just seems like something to go horribly wrong.

[RoamingGnome]

In light of all the stigma attached to cars these days and eco nazis painting gloom and doom it is rather unavoidable. Gotta be grateful that we still have V8's I guess. And let's face it, when you cruise along on the hwy 8 or 4 active cylinders, rarely matters.

[ykickamoocow]

I still hate the Grill that Pontiac have put on that Commodore.

[Samir]

Originally Posted by ykickamoocow

I still hate the Grill that Pontiac have put on that Commodore.

That grill goes a long way back on Pontiac cars, so it was to be expected.

I've always loved the look of Pontiacs over Chevrolets back when both lines were carbon copies.

[RUU-CHAMA]

The Limited slip differential should be standard on all models.

[Brother Michael]

WOW !!! I absolutely love it. It looks sooooo agressive and up to no good. Damn....GM seems to be on a bit of a roll here. A 4-door saloon with a 362bhp V8, LSD and looks like that. My god I like this thing a lot. And the color in the picture is just spot on. Give me one of these with the 6-speed manual, leather seats and automatic AC right now !!

[ykickamoocow]

Originally Posted by Brother Michael

WOW !!! I absolutely love it. It looks sooooo agressive and up to no good. Damn....GM seems to be on a bit of a roll here. A 4-door saloon with a 362bhp V8, LSD and looks like that. My god I like this thing a lot. And the color in the picture is just spot on. Give me one of these with the 6-speed manual, leather seats and automatic AC right now !!

Are Pontiac planning on bringing out some other Commodores which have more power. England is getting the VXR8 which is also a Holden Commodore but it can produce 540bhp. Im sure if the Americans love the 362bhp model they will apsolutely adore the 540bhp version.

[jetsetter]

Originally Posted by ykickamoocow

Are Pontiac planning on bringing out some other Commodores which have more power. England is getting the VXR8 which is also a Holden Commodore but it can produce 540bhp. Im sure if the Americans love the 362bhp model they will apsolutely adore the 540bhp version.

It is highly likely that a GXP version will come along.

[der_jackal]

Lordy lord help me, if the interior and quality is up to snuff (should be as it's built in AUS), I may seriously consider dumping my S4 for one of these.




Wonder how much a Holden interior, front and rear conversion kit will go for.

[Hidden_Hunter]

Originally Posted by der_jackal

Lordy lord help me, if the interior and quality is up to snuff (should be as it's built in AUS), I may seriously consider dumping my S4 for one of these.




Wonder how much a Holden interior, front and rear conversion kit will go for.

Holden will sell you the bits but shipping is the one that will kill you

also BUWHWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA Australian build quality AHAHAHHAHAHA

[der_jackal]

Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

Holden will sell you the bits but shipping is the one that will kill you

also BUWHWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA Australian build quality AHAHAHHAHAHA

Can it be worse than U.S.?

Didn't think so.

[ykickamoocow]

Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

Holden will sell you the bits but shipping is the one that will kill you

also BUWHWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA Australian build quality AHAHAHHAHAHA

Australian build quality is better than alot of other countries such as America and France.

[Dsemaj]

Originally Posted by der_jackal

Lordy lord help me, if the interior and quality is up to snuff (should be as it's built in AUS), I may seriously consider dumping my S4 for one of these.




Wonder how much a Holden interior, front and rear conversion kit will go for.

It's the same interior as the Holden :O

[thedguy]

Originally Posted by ykickamoocow

Australian build quality is better than alot of other countries such as America and France.

Have you been in an American car?

[ykickamoocow]

Originally Posted by thedguy

Have you been in an American car?

1 or 2 but that isnt why i mentioned America instead i mentioned them because of some reliability surveys ive seen which have shown that alot of American cars are poorly built.

[Wizegui]

Originally Posted by thedguy

Have you been in an American car?

Well over 20, and I can tell you that a most of them suck major ass.