Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Sedans Pontiac G8 2008 Pontiac G8
1265 messages, Last post on Jul 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM
You are in the Pontiac G8 Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens
|
Replying to: guy1974 (Feb 07, 2007 10:07 am) |
|
|
Replying to: pmvi (Feb 07, 2007 9:49 am) I hope they offer the big engine without the hood scoops. |
|
|
|
|
The edmunds snippet says the tan/black interior will not be offered. WHY? I actually like the look of that interior and I usually hate pontiac interiors. All black is boring. I also agree with some posters above...good riddance to the grand prix name. I have never liked those cars with the plastic cladding and playschool nobs on the interior. I'll take the new CTS anyway!
|
|
|
Replying to: guy1974 (Feb 07, 2007 10:07 am) |
|
|
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?g8&source=all Looks like I know why it is only rated at 368hp. It runs on regular gas. I bet it's just de-tuned to run on regular from the 400hp version in the current GTO. So basically a re-tune for 92 octane will get you back to 400hp. -mike |
|
|
Replying to: paisan (Feb 08, 2007 1:24 am)  Rocky |
|
|
I have some experience with 2 major pieces of this G8’s drivetrain. ( Somewhat modified, apparently, but fundamentally the same. ) Specifically: The 6.0L V8 and the 6L80 automatic \ manumatic trans. are in my 2007 Corvette. The additional weight ( I knew it would be heavier than my C6, with a back seat, and all – but almost 4,000 pounds?? ) will obviously not help either acceleration or nimbleness of handling, stopping, etc. The final drive ratio in the GM specs ( at 2.92:1 vs 2.56:1 for the Corvette with automatic ) will help offset that acceleration issue somewhat – at a penalty in highway cruising MPG, I expect. The motor, tuned for ‘regular’ gas, gives up some HP – and a little TQ ( as installed in the C6 it is rated at 400\400 ) and I wonder how many potential buyers would prefer more of each, and be OK with using ‘premium’ gas??? Anyway – with a bit over 4,500 miles on my 2007, it is unlikely that I’d buy a 2008 G8. But I may well test drive one – to check the dynamics, ergonomics, materials & such of an actual production example, next year sometime. It is an interesting move on GM \ Pontiac’s part . . . - Ray Interested, not convinced.
|
|
|
Replying to: rayainsw (Feb 08, 2007 4:32 am) I think this will be a good move on their part, to take on the Charger and 300c. We need a good 6MT sport sedan, there is zero in this class right now. -mike
|
|
|
Replying to: paisan (Feb 08, 2007 4:42 am) - Ray I do not have to question my choice.
|
|
|
Replying to: rayainsw (Feb 08, 2007 5:01 am) I find it funny, but people in glass houses shouldn't be casting stones, less those stones come back to haunt you. Consider this the stone coming back my friend!  -mike |
|
You are here:
Forums
Sedans Pontiac G8 2008 Pontiac G8
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
2009 Pontiac G8
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
