Its a lunch for the SRT and a heads up for the RT. I am guessing it will be al ow 14 second car.

"The base engine is GM's 3.6-liter V-6 generating 261 horsepower. The transmission is a five-speed automatic with a manual mode. Again, fear not, driving enthusiasts. The GT adds not only a 362-hp, 6.0-liter V-8, but a six-speed automatic or an optional six-speed manual and a standard limited-slip differential. Pontiac says it will do zero to 60 mph in less than 5.5 seconds."

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2008-Pontiac-G8-GT-Show-Car.htm

 

the GXP is going to have 440hp and 6 speed manual watch out srt, and they will be easy to modify

 

6spd auto, mmmm.

And it does look hot.

- Jamos

 

I think it looks like every other pontiac.

 

I think it looks just as uninspiring as the GTO. I'm not betting any money on this thing being a runaway success.

 

I like it a lot. Its edgy and I'm looking forward to seeing them on the roads.

 

It's the best thing Pontiac has put out in a looooooooong time. I personally like the Solstice also, but this one will sell alot better

 

it will beat seeing another Camery \ accord lol lol

 

the nose seems abit to pointed, but some cars just look better in person. I was worried when i first saw pics of the Charger. but it was Love at 1st sight when I walked into the dealer lol

 

it looks like the new acura tl

 

It absolutely looks like somebody took an Acura and slapped Pontiac's ugly standard grill on it.

But hey, I guess Acura is a step up from the Sunfire clone that the GTO was.

 

Personally I like it. Always loved the Firebirds and GTO's of yesteryear but I made the mistake of buying an 05 Grand Prix GXP. While it would give my Daytona a real headache in a straight-line blast it was absolutely the most unreliable car I have ever owned. If this Pontiac is to succeed, quality has to AT LEAST be on par with the Charger, which has yet to give me a problem other than the slow trans leak which was repaired.

 

Nice as it may look, my Charger still looks waaaaay nicer!!!

 

Agreed! The Pontiac has a mini van face to it...and it looks like a bloated Cavalier with trimming.

 

with 362 HP and 391 LB/FT...a 6 speed manual trans..and a weight that is under 4000 lbs?

this thing will be FAST...watch out SRT if you ask me
I will be awaiting test numbers

 

with 362 HP and 391 LB/FT...a 6 speed manual trans..and a weight that is under 4000 lbs?

this thing will be FAST...watch out SRT if you ask me
I will be awaiting test numbers

Are you sure about expecting good numbers? Sounds like a more heavy version of the LS1 GTO based on specs.

 

It's ok looking but not groundbreaking awesome.

 

for some reason. i think it can be a srt8

 

I think it will look better than you might think.

I was not at all impressed with the marketing pictures. But in the snapshots I saw of it, taken at the autoshows, it looked hot.

I don't understand how the professional photographers, under the direction of the marketing professionals, can seem to get the car from the angles that make it look ridiculous.

 

I agree, I did not like the chargers til I saw one in person. I have also seen the PT cruiser in a picture and liked it, but hated it when I saw it in person.
I guess best thing is to see one in person.

 

I own a SRT and If this G8 comes out with a 6 speed stick then the SRT will lose..
I hate to say it but its the truth..
Less weight, good power, and a stick, It wont be slow and I can garantee it will take a modded SRT to beat it..

 

No it wont. With almost 40 less hp and more weight than the GTO, it will be a mid 13sec car at best w/ 105-106mph trap speeds. Close, but not enough.

However, if the LS3 is offered in it with 430hp, I will take a long, good look at it. The 5series BMW is it's benchmark....

 

It reminds me of a BMW in a way. I do like the G8 much more than the current GTO.

 

GTO's are way kewl in my book. If your skeptical come by my office and my buddy will give you a real fun ride...

 

Or come by my house.....

Back on topic though, The one listed with the 6.0 liter with 362 hp is the GT trim. I wouldn't be too surprised if a GTP or GXP trim will follow. Now, that will be interesting.

 

I think the G8 looks very similar to the new dodge avenger.

 

Now that's a first.

 

The V8 G8 will run about the same as a R/T. Like always with Pontiac, watch for a GXP version to come the following year. If they do it right it will be able to run with the SRT-8. I doubt they will put the LS3 in it though....but that would be very nice.


and once again...designed by Holden.

http://www.pontiac.com/g8/

 

Not a bad looking car, finally saw one in person. Doesn't scream monster like a charger though

 

No, not even close unless they bring out the limited edition version that is not scheduled to come here yet.

It also will have a less sophisticated MacPherson front suspension.

But it will come with a stick

 

Might as well wait for the Challenger or new Camaro...way better than the Pontiac product...
Have you seen the Charger SRT10 Concept?
...
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Neither have I ;-)

 

Frankly I think this looked better then what you guys ended up with to.

 

Frankly I think this looked better then what you guys ended up with tto.

I would disagree. So now what do we do.....?

:grin:

 

official G8 Gt specs released

http://www.g8power.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154

apparently its gonna have a 361 hp and 385 torque
serious competition imo

 

Yor right it looks like a serious competitor, but I bet it's gonna be ALOT more expensive that the $25003 I paid for my BRAND NEW R/T.:devil: