Is the Pontiac G8 a V8?

The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan that was produced by Holden in Australia, and then exported to the United States, where it was sold by Pontiac….

What’s faster GTO or G8?

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.

Is Pontiac G8 a muscle car?

The Pontiac G8 is a modern muscle car, with rear-wheel drive and a snarly V8. Bigger than the Mustang and Camaro pony cars, the G8 is a four-door like the Dodge Charger. It’s smaller than the Charger or Ford Taurus, however, with exterior dimensions close to those of the Cadillac CTS and BMW 5 Series.

How fast does a Pontiac G8 go from 0 to 60?

2008 Pontiac G8 GT 0-60, quarter mile, specs

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.)

Is the Pontiac G8 GXP Supercharged?

Pontiac G8 GXP LS3 6.2L V8 Supercharger System (No Injectors) Available for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2L, this bolt on supercharger is designed to deliver maximum performance while retaining factory-like drivability and reliability.

What was the fastest GTO?

The Hendrix 8.8 has worked out well.” So well in fact, that Frank and Walt currently hold the record for the fastest and quickest IRS GTO in the country, running consistent 1.41 short times on their way to some blisteringly fast 9.11 quarter-mile times at 153 mph.

Which is better GTO or G8?

Registered. The GTO might be a bit faster but with the G8 you have a better platform for modifications. The L76 has L92 heads, alot better suspension and more body rigidity then the GTO.

Why was the G8 discontinued?

Automotive models come and go, but the Pontiac G8’s two-year run is one of the shortest on record. Introduced in 2008, the full-size G8 sedan was canceled in 2009, following parent GM’s bankruptcy and restructuring that shut down the Pontiac brand.

What LS engine has the most horsepower?

LS9The most powerful production engine ever from GM, the LS9 is the 6.2L supercharged and charge-cooled engine of the Corvette ZR1. It is rated at an astonishing 638 horsepower. The LS9 uses the strengthened 6.2L block with stronger, roto-cast cylinder heads and a sixth-generation 2.3L Roots-type supercharger.

Is the Chevy SS a Pontiac G8?

So is the SS essentially the same car as the G8 GXP? Absolutely not, says Steve Manson, program engineering manager for the project. Over several years, Manson’s team took GM’s Zeta architecture, which underpinned the G8, and updated it to a so-called Zeta 2 form—parts of which are used for the current Camaro.

What’s the top speed of a Pontiac G8 GT?

Pontiac G8 GT Spec. With a maximum top speed of – mph ( km/h), a curb weight of – lbs ( kgs), the G8 GT has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code L76. This engine produces a maximum power of 366 PS (361 bhp – 269 kW) at 5300 rpm and a maximum torque of 520.0 Nm (383 lb.ft) at 5300 rpm.

What are the specs of a 2009 Pontiac G8?

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified. four-wheel disc w/ ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; twin-piston front calipers (four-piston on GXP); single piston alloy rear calipers Get a Price Quote on a 2009 Pontiac G8.

How big are the tires on a Pontiac G8?

Stock tire sizes are 245 / 45 on 18 inch rims at the front, and 245 / 45 on 18 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the G8 braking system includes Vented Discs ABS at the front and Vented Discs at the rear.

Is the Pontiac G8 still on the market?

Cars.com’s Joe Bruzek gets behind the wheel of Pontiac’s muscle sedan, the G8 GXP. If you haven’t heard yet, GM is dropping its Pontiac brand; it’s scheduled to cease operations by the end of next year.