2010 Pontiac G8 ST Will Get V6 (3.6 DI) and V8 Engines

jetsetter · August 20th, 2008, 03:03 AM

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DETROIT — Contrary to what Pontiac has announced thus far, the newly named 2010 Pontiac G8 ST quasi-pickup truck will be offered with both V8 and V6 engine options.

Pontiac's plan was to offer the ST with only the 361-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 from the G8 GT sedan. But according to a highly placed engineer at The General, the company will bow to fuel economy pressures and also offer the 3.6-liter V6 when the ST goes on sale late in 2009 as a 2010 model.

The 3.6-liter will not, however, be the same 256-hp unit that is currently the base motor for the G8 sedan. Instead, the ST and (beginning with the 2010 model year) the sedan will get the direct-injection version of the 3.6-liter that makes slightly more than 300 hp in various applications, including the base Camaro motor and the upgrade Cadillac CTS engine.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=130949#4

Does anyone know if Holden is planning to offer the 3.6l DI V6 in their versions?

Hidden_Hunter · August 20th, 2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

Does anyone know if Holden is planning to offer the 3.6l DI V6 in their versions?

Holden don't offer DI in any vechicles currently but it's tipped to be soon added in VE series 2 (or VF)

MattW · August 20th, 2008, 05:27 AM

So, out of that whole big competition they had, this was the best name for it? Weakkkkkkkkk.

thedguy · August 20th, 2008, 07:07 AM

I don't think they've actually announced the name for it, and for the time being it's just been referred to as "ST"

MattD1zzl3 · August 20th, 2008, 07:39 AM

i want this car. I'll even take the v6...

thedguy · August 25th, 2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

i want this car. I'll even take the v6...

You make it sound as if a 300hp v6 is somehow going to be more depressing than a 2 liter (non turbo) engine in a VW Jetta.

Hidden_Hunter · August 25th, 2008, 07:23 AM

holden need to get a more sporty sound out of their v6, doesn't sound as nearly as nice as the ford inline 6

Lupin_IV · August 25th, 2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thedguy

I don't think they've actually announced the name for it, and for the time being it's just been referred to as "ST"

El Camino got the most votes in their naming contest, and, since that was a Chevy name, they decided against using it, so it's almost official that the name will just be G8-ST.

SoxXpupPeT · August 26th, 2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

i want this car. I'll even take the v6...

G8 over the new camaro tho ? id take either. with either engine idc. the DI V6 is more then enough to eat rice

JipJopJones · August 26th, 2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lupin_IV

El Camino got the most votes in their naming contest, and, since that was a Chevy name, they decided against using it, so it's almost official that the name will just be G8-ST.

If that`s the case then why don`t they realise that people want it to be a CHEVY!!! images/smilies/cool.gif

Pontiac doesn`t make trucks.

amdforever · August 26th, 2008, 03:32 AM

Hmm... duh.

Ottobon · August 27th, 2008, 02:15 AM

I just wish Detriot would make v6s sound proper, theirs too much emphasis on having them sound like V8s (old camaros v6s as a example.) Because of this i think anybody looking at a V6 will be turned off as GM will probably shoot themselves in the foot and make a car that sounds more like a poseur then a unique alternative.

MattW · August 27th, 2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

I just wish Detriot would make v6s sound proper, theirs too much emphasis on having them sound like V8s (old camaros v6s as a example.) Because of this i think anybody looking at a V6 will be turned off as GM will probably shoot themselves in the foot and make a car that sounds more like a poseur then a unique alternative.

What do "proper" V6's sound like then? I think the GM ones sound awesome.

TomCat · August 27th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Yeah, with the way engine designs have evolved, you don't need 8 cylinders to make big power, although it is nice. images/smilies/tongue.gif

This DI V6 from GM makes the same power as the 4.6L V8 in the Mustang GT. So giving it alittle growl is fine with me.

thedguy · August 27th, 2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

I just wish Detriot would make v6s sound proper, theirs too much emphasis on having them sound like V8s (old camaros v6s as a example.) Because of this i think anybody looking at a V6 will be turned off as GM will probably shoot themselves in the foot and make a car that sounds more like a poseur then a unique alternative.

Go listen to a few Chrysler OHC v6's.

RUU-CHAMA · August 27th, 2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thedguy

Go listen to a few Chrysler OHC v6's.

+1

Cold Fussion · August 27th, 2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

holden need to get a more sporty sound out of their v6, doesn't sound as nearly as nice as the ford inline 6

I haven't heard a holden 6 up close but i find it hard believe it sounds worse then a ford inline 6 since they have pretty much no noise. They should be striving to make it sound like the vr6.

Hidden_Hunter · August 27th, 2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cold Fussion

I haven't heard a holden 6 up close but i find it hard believe it sounds worse then a ford inline 6 since they have pretty much no noise. They should be striving to make it sound like the vr6.

The inline 6 sounds good when it's a turbo images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Cold Fussion · August 27th, 2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

The inline 6 sounds good when it's a turbo images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Really? The fg xr6 we test drove had barely any noise and the noise it did have wasn't great. Same with my grandpa's bf xr6.

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