Is Pontiac G8 V6 fast?

At the test track, the V-6–powered G8 performed creditably for a 3936-pound vehicle, going from 0 to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds and turning the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds at 92 mph.

Are Pontiac G8 reliable?

Is the Pontiac G8 Reliable? The Pontiac G8 has received high reliability ratings on a number of review sites because of its proven performance. It scored an impressive 4.7 out of 5.0 stars with owners on Cars.com. The most positive reviews came from owners who have had their G8s for over a decade.

Is Pontiac G8 a muscle car?

The 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GT and GXP was the brand’s first muscle car sedan in over 20 years. The G8 GXP was also the most powerful muscle car Pontiac ever built, and it couldn’t have come along at a better time.

Is the G8 or GTO faster?

The GTO is faster. 40 more hp and 270 lbs lighter. The G8 should handle better than a stock GTO, but not a pedderized GTO.

Does the Pontiac G8 have a Corvette engine?

The G8 GXP’s engine is essentially a version of the Corvette’s 6.2-liter V-8. In this application, it blasts out 402 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. (The Corvette makes 430 hp in stock trim.)

Which Pontiac G8 has a V8?

The G8 GXP was the top of the line for the G8 model lineup. It initially debuted with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 rated at 402 horsepower and was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. However, this was only the auto-show version. The production GXP was ultimately more powerful with an LS3 V8 that made 415 horsepower.

How much horsepower did a Pontiac G8 have?

Acceleration and Power The G8 Sedan features a 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates 256-horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 248 pound-feet of torque at 2,100 rpm.

Is a G8 GT a muscle car?

What Pontiac has the 6.2 engine?

Used 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Specs & Features

Engine
Base engine size	6.2 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas
Horsepower	415 hp @ 5,900 rpm

What LS motor is in the G8 GT?

Pontiac G8
Engine	3.6 L LY7 V6 (256 hp) 6.0 L L76 V8 (361 hp) 6.2 L LS3 V8 (415 hp)
Transmission	5-speed 5L40-E automatic 6-speed 6L80-E automatic 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.7 in (2,913 mm)

Does the Pontiac G8 come in V6?

The base G8, referred to in Pontiac sales literature as the “G8 Sedan”, is available with a 3.6-liter High Feature V6 engine, producing 256 hp (191 kW). The only transmission available is a five-speed GM 5L40-E automatic; fuel economy is officially rated at 17 mpg‑US (14 L/100 km) city/25 mpg‑US (9.4 L/100 km) highway.

Does the G8 have a Corvette engine?

What Pontiac has a Corvette engine?

Does a Pontiac G8 have a LS engine?

Both the G8 GXP and the SS shared the same LS3 V8 engine, with the new SS sporting the engine with minor improvements.

What kind of car is a Pontiac G8?

The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive executive car that was produced by Holden in Australia, and then exported to the United States, where it was sold by Pontiac. The G8, a rebadged Holden Commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the United States, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in Canada.

What kind of engine does a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT have?

A 2009 Pontiac G8 GT The 2009 model year adds the GXP version powered by a 415 hp (309 kW) 6.2-liter V8 engine with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission or optional six-speed manual transmission (see above). The GXP is available in all standard G8 colors.

What colors did the Pontiac G8 Sportwagon come in?

Unlike the G8 ST, the Sportwagon model was never announced by General Motors. For the 2008 model year, the Pontiac G8 was initially offered in six colors: Stealth Blue, Liquid Red, Ignition Orange, White Hot, Magnetic Gray, and Panther Black.

Is the Pontiac G8 ST the same as the Ute?

Holden Commodore SS Ute with Pontiac G8 front end conversion G8 ST In addition to the sedan, a two-seat coupé utility called the G8 ST (for Sport Truck) was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008. Based on the Holden Ute, it was built on the same G8 platform with a 73-inch (1,900 mm) cargo bed.