They're making it official.The G8 GXP will come with the 6.2L LS3.
Estimated 0-60mph in 4.7 and a quarter of 13.0 at 108mph.
Will be available with a 6spd manual tranny, coil-over suspension, Brembo brakes. Nice setup.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/15/new-york-08-preview-2009-pontiac-g8-gxp-packs-402-hp-and-a/

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/pontiac-g8-gxp-450-001_lo.jpg

Another Garbage from Pontiac ...

don't care about the car, but their commercial is bad ass:

http://jalopnik.com/367806/new-pontiac-g8-gt-commercial-gives-spy-hunter-a-sweet+ass-twist

"However, when things get all tight and hairpin-ish, especially headed downhill, we started to feel the nearly 4,000 lb. the car is packing."

Another Garbage from Pontiac ...

Hating on the 400+hp!!! :icon_no2:

don't care about the car, but their commercial is bad ass:

http://jalopnik.com/367806/new-pontiac-g8-gt-commercial-gives-spy-hunter-a-sweet+ass-twist

Wow... that's actually a good commercial. Pretty stellar for them.
Had a flash back to '83 :uhh:

"However, when things get all tight and hairpin-ish, especially headed downhill, we started to feel the nearly 4,000 lb. the car is packing."

That was from a G8 GT review... lets see what the revised GXP suspension does to help.

I mean, I don't get this. The 3,850 lb Nissan GTR goes out and admittedly "defies the laws of physics" by whooping up on a 911 turbo on several tracks, and nobody says a damn thng about its curbweight any more.

Technology and design are making up for the handicap of curbweight, and still allowing for comforts and safety. It's not all bad. :banghead:

heh. The GTR was designed to drive well. The G8, not so much.

heh. The GTR was designed to drive well. The G8, not so much.

Okay, so I'll quote from this Edmunds article (I don't care for Edmunds reviews usually, but this info doesn't seem to be result of hair brained conjecture)

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

The 2008 G8 packs four doors, rear-wheel drive, a big V8, a six-speed automatic transmission and near 50/50 weight distribution. GM has even gone so far as to equip the G8 with a twin-pivot MacPherson strut front suspension with tons of caster, which is exactly the equation that provides BMW with its legendary steering feel.

I mean, I don't get this. The 3,850 lb Nissan GTR goes out and admittedly "defies the laws of physics" by whooping up on a 911 turbo on several tracks, and nobody says a damn thng about its curbweight any more.

Well, to be fair, I've heard more than a few digs against the GTR's portliness on this forum and others. I think it is fair to criticize both the GTR and the G8 for their weight. It obviously is not the best thing for performance. However, I am willing to tip my hat to "heavy" cars that still perform well. I am also willing to cut the G8 some slack because this is a rather large car after all. A practical four door sedan with this kind of performance is impressive.

To hell with Pontiac's reputation. I'm really, really liking this car.

Cheers

I was/am the fan of the gto and I am a fan of this - There's just somehting I love about throwing a high hp v8 into cars like these (easily livable, full size four door sedans); looks like the handling might be decent as well.

There's nothing wrong with a big sedan and a lot of horse power. That's a nice combo. But you shouldn't confuse the G8 with a sports car.

This is going to be the new type of sports car easily livable that a man or women with a family can have and not give up space

i doubt it. many companies are phasing out v8's in favor of turbo v6 engines. The cost of fuel is rising and they're aware what we're in store for.

Believe me I know first hand GM is leading the way in fuel efficient cars and trucks, how about a yukon hybrid that gets better gas mileage then the 8

hybrids are a joke. At least for the 2009 model year, we're getting finally getting some real diesel cars from the likes of Honda and Subaru. 60 mpg here I come.

Ohh sorry your a import fanboi, a hybrid full size suv that gets 20 mpg is great

I'm not an import fan. I buy whatever works. The RX-8 is the first Mazda I've ever considered buying. I've never owned a subbie or honda in my life.

20 mpg is still crap no matter how you cut it.

For a 9600 pound vehicle its great

For a 9600 pound vehicle its great

what's 9600 lbs?

The 2008 yukon hybrid with 4x4 is 5617 lbs.

Haha what I get for posting on a blackberry

Found my future um "Family Sedan" hehehehhehehhehehe....

You do know that Jeremy Clarkson likes the car don't you? He reviewed the Vauxhall VXR8 [which is the british version of the G8 GXP and Holden ClubSport R8].

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUDrV69Dh20

more like 361 ponies.

Very nice car. Too bad gas will be over 4 bucks a gallon soon.

The G8 GT will have 361hp, the G8 GXP will have 402.

I thought the G6 GXP coupe was not all that bad either.

The problem is the "cool" factor. There is something "missing" with a lot of American cars in the aesthetics department and they have a kind of bulky awkwardness.

It seems Pontiac it is getting a bit closer to the "mark". Not there yet, but maybe one day they will.

The Solstice GXP is about there, but it's got only 2 seats and is impractical for a lot people, despite its nice look. It they could make a bigger version of the solstice GXP as a coupe, keep the looks, and the HP than it would be a major hit.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5315/apr32007pontiacg6gxp14tt.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/584191421_3a11a6c4c2.jpg

The LS3 is rated for 430hp/424tq...I wonder if the downgrade for the GXP is due to different forward intake/exhaust or marketing reasons (keeping it lower than the corvettes ratings)

Decent photocrop for the Coup but it looks like crap, especialy the wing like ewwww. American Companies need to get away from the entire "Corporate Grill" branding idea, after that they shall florish I believe in design. Its part of the reason why they havent got rid of the stigma of low quality cars, atleast to me.

The LS3 is rated for 430hp/424tq...I wonder if the downgrade for the GXP is due to different forward intake/exhaust or marketing reasons (keeping it lower than the corvettes ratings)

I'd say for fuel economy personaly gotta remember CAFE and all that crap.

GM will never let a production car be faster than a Corvette.

Pontiacs are the ugliest cars out there! (G6,GTP's, Aztecs) actually hideous, nice HP on the engine, but you wouldnt cough't me driving one of those ugly things unless it was a rental and they had nothing nicer.

Pontiacs are the ugliest cars out there! (G6,GTP's, Aztecs) actually hideous, nice HP on the engine, but you wouldnt cough't me driving one of those ugly things unless it was a rental and they had nothing nicer.

Those are all thier old FWD POS AMERICAN Made cars, this is made in AU from Holden, only input they (Pontiac) had was that damn corporate grill. I hope you do realize this. I think my previous comment about the stigma has been made very clear guys what do you think :lol:

And Varney your right they wont sadly. Though with both the Z06 and now ZR-1 the benchmark or Invisible Roof if you will should be raised as to whats the fasted a production car can go outside the 'Vette. I believe I seen a article in Motor Trend about a OZ company which already slapped in a LS-7 engine into a Commodore (G8 to us guys DUH!!), thing was all black and looked like pure death on wheels. Aparently it was a direct bolt in, only mods was to the modify the tranny and one or two other things for the drive train to handle the power.

Again if the 8 dies or my hand is forced to get a "family sedan" this is what I'm getting either the GT or the GXP. First mod will be importing the Commodore front fascia though hehe.