2008 Pontiac G8 news, pictures, and information

The 2008 Pontiac G8 GT comes wîth a host of standard performance, convenience and safety features, including:

- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Four-wheel disc brakes wîth ABS and traction control
- Electronic stability control
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (19-inch wheels available wîth sport package)
- Seat-mounted thorax air bags and dual-stage frontal air bags for front passengers, wîth automatic passenger sensing system
- Roof rail side-impact air bags for both seating rows
- OnStar
- XM Satellite Radio
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Fog lamps
- Chrome exhaust tips

Rear lip spoiler

A sport package will be available for the G8 GT that adds features such as specific wheels – including 19-inch aluminum wheels and performance tires – a rear wing spoiler, leather shift knob, leather-wrapped §teering wheel and alloy pedals.

Design

The G8 has a progressive styling package highlighted by strong Pontiac design cues, such as a dual-port grille, fog lamps, bold wheels and a confident, wheels-at-the-corners stance. The design accents the car's performance lineage, wîth fenders that flare over the wheels, seemingly hugging the wide tires and enhancing the sporting stance.

Distinctive elements include hood scoops and front fender vents, as well as projector-beam headlamps housed in crystal-clear lenses. At the rear, jewel-like taillamps also are mounted in housings and feature bright detail work surrounding the red lighting elements. G8 GT models feature clear taillamp lenses and quad chrome exhaust tips.

Powertrain

	Vital Stats
Engine : 6.0 L., 8-cylinder Power: 362 hp Torque: 391 ft-lbs Engine : , 6-cylinder Power: 263 hp Torque: 250 ft-lbs

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 wîth 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.

A limited-slip rear differential is standard wîth GT models.

Suspension System