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2008 Pontiac G8 GT First Drive

2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
These are the standard painted... 
   
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2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
These are the standard painted aluminum 18x8-inch wheels and 245/45-18 all-season tires for the base six.
2008 Pontiac G8 And G8 GT Specifications
Overview
ModelsPontiac G8 ($27,595) and G8 GT ($29,995)
ConstructionUnitized body frame, 1- and 2-sided galvanized steel
Manufacturing LocationAdelaide, Australia

Transmission (Hydra-Matic)
 FirstSecondThirdFourthFifthSixthReverse
5L40 Five-Speed Auto:3.422.211.601.000.75N/A3.02
6L80 Six-Speed Auto (MYC):4.032.361.531.150.850.673.06
Final Drive Ratio  Five-speed: 2.92; Six-speed: 2.92  

2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
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2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
The GT's machined face aluminum wheelss are shod with 245/45-18 summer tires. A set of 19-inch wheels and tires are optional.
Engines
 3.6L V-6 (LY7)6.0L V-8 (L76)
Application:G8 G8 GT
Type:3.6L V-66.0L V-8
Displ. (cu in/cc):217/3,564364/5,967
Bore/Stroke (in):3.70x3.373.99x3.62
Block Material:Cast aluminum with cast-in-place iron bore linersSame
Cylinder Head Material:Aluminum Same
Valvetrain:Dual overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timingValve-in-head; 2 valves per cylinder,roller lifters, 1.7:1 rockers
Cam:N/A200/208-deg duration at 0.050, 0.472/0.480 lift
Fuel Delivery:Returnless, sequential fuel injectionReturnless, sequential fuel injection; active fuel-management system
Induction System:N/A90mm electronic throttle body, high-flow composite intake with acoustic shell, 5.0 g/s static flow injectors
Ignition System:Electronic individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life spark plugsHigh-energy distributorless ignition; solid-state direct-fire ignition with coil near plug and integrated ignition; extended-life spark plugs
Compression Ratio:10.2:110.4:1
Horsepower (hp at rpm):256 at 6,300 361 at 5,300
Torque (lb-ft at rpm):248/335 at 2,100 385/520 at 4,400
Recommended Fuel:Regular unleaded (premium maximizes performance)Same
Maximum Engine Speed (rpm):6,9006,000
Exhaust:N/A4-2-1 design, 5-bolt inlet flange, with unequal-length primaries and equal-length secondaries merging into one outlet with a counter bore flange. Dual Closed Couple Cats, 4-pipe exhaust outlet with round chrome tips
Estimated Fuel Economy: 17 city/25 highway15 city/24 highway


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