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2008 Pontiac G8 GT First Drive
Meet the G8 taillight and... Meet the G8 taillight and note the chrome dual outlet exhaust on the base six model. | Chassis/Suspension | | Front | Multi-link MacPherson strut; direct-acting 23mm stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster, and toe | | Rear | Four-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; decoupled 18mm stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe | | Steering Type | Variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion | | Steering Ratio | 46-53 mm per revolution | | Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.8 | | Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) | 37.4 |
| Brakes | | Type | Four-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 |
Conversely, the G8 GT taillight... Conversely, the G8 GT taillight features "crystal clear elements" and quad chrome exhaust outlets under the bumper. | Wheels/Tires | | | G8 | G8 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 optional | P245/45R18 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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