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2008 Pontiac G8 GT First Drive


 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
Meet the G8 taillight and note the chrome dual outlet exhaust on the base six model.

Chassis/Suspension
FrontMulti-link MacPherson strut; direct-acting 23mm stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster, and toe
RearFour-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; decoupled 18mm stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe
Steering TypeVariable-ratio, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio46-53 mm per revolution
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock2.8
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft)37.4

Brakes
TypeFour-wheel disc with ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; twin-piston front calipers; single-piston alloy rear calipers
Rotor Diameter (in)G8 front: 11.73, G8 rear: 11.89; G8 GT front: 12.64/321, G8 GT rear: 12.76/324
Rotor Thickness (in)G8: 1.0; G8 GT: 0.87

 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
Conversely, the G8 GT taillight features "crystal clear elements" and quad chrome exhaust outlets under the bumper.

Wheels/Tires
 G8G8 GT
Wheel Size and Type:18x8-inch painted aluminum 18x8-inch machine-faced aluminum (std); 19x8-inch machine-faced aluminum (optional in Sports Package)
Tires:P245/45R18 all-season; summer tire optionalP245/45R18 summer tire (std); all-season tire optional; optional Sports Package includes P245/40R/19 summer tire

Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in)114.8
Overall Length (in)196.1
Overall Width (in)74.8
Overall Height (in)57.7
Track (in)Front: 62.7; Rear: 63.3
Curb Weight (lb) (estimated)Base: 3,885; GT: 3,995
Interior
Seating Capacity (front/rear)2/3
Headroom (in)Front: 38.7; Rear: 38
Legroom (in)Front: 42.2; Rear: 39.4
Shoulder Room (in)Front: 59.1; Rear: 59.1
Hip Room (in)Front: 56.7; Rear: 58
Capacities
EPA Interior Volume (cu ft)124.5
Cargo Volume (cu ft)17.5
Trailer Towing Maximum (lb)2,000
Fuel Tank (gal)19.2


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