2009 Pontiac G8 Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	2007 - 2009
Price :	MSRP: $28,190-31,555 Invoice: $26,640-29,820
Weight :	3885 lbs \| 1762.206 kg
MPG City :	17
MPG Highway :	25
Introduced At :	2007 Chicago

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	252 BHP (185.472 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6900 RPM
Ignition system :	electronic individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs

V 8
Displacement :	5967 cc \| 364.1 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Power :	361 BHP (265.696 KW) @ 5300 RPM
Torque :	385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 8
Displacement :	6200 cc \| 378.3 cu in. \| 6.2 L.
Power :	402 HP (295.872 KW) @ 5900 RPM
Torque :	402 Ft-Lbs (545 NM) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 , 6 Manual TR6060

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.42
2nd Gear :	2.21
3rd Gear :	1.60
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.75

Handling

Recall

Component	TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20080201
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V172000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING 35,038 MY 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT' AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, 'TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS'. THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY BE CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATED AND FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING. ALSO CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECT VALUES PROGRAMMED INTO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE TELLTALE UNTIL TIRE PRESSURE FALLS BELOW VALUES REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence	INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR DRIVING ON A SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER-INFLATED TIRE CAUSES THE TIRE TO OVERHEAT AND CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE BRAKE POSITION SENSOR AND THE REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER WITH THE CORRECT VALUES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 09101 & 09046.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080229
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V399000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
Consequence	If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 15206.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080229
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V540000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. GM issued an interim notification to owners on December 31, 2014. The recall began on February 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14445. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080507
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V534000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2009. A 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE (ATD) IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST EXCEEDED THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA (HIC) REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITIONED FULL FORWARD, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WILL CAUSE A 30 MILLISECONDS DEPLOYMENT DELAY BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND STAGES OF THE DUAL-STAGE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG.
Consequence	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS DELAY MAY RESULT IN INCREASED HEAD INJURY TO CERTAIN FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy	GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Pontiac G8? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has a wheelbase size of 114.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2009 Pontiac G8? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has a length of 196.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Pontiac G8? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has a width of 74.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have?A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has 38.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Pontiac G8 have?A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has legroom of 42.20 inches.

Q: What is the 2009 Pontiac G8's towing capacity?A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Pontiac G8? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2009 Pontiac G8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 had an MSRP of $28,190 - $$31,555 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2009 Pontiac G8 have? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 had the following engine options: V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 252 BHP (185.472 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (5967 cc | 364.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 361 BHP (265.696 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 385 Ft-Lbs (522 NM) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6200 cc | 378.3 cu in. | 6.2 L.) with 402 HP (295.872 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 402 Ft-Lbs (545 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Pontiac G8 have? A: The 2009 Pontiac G8 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6 speed Manual TR6060.