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2008 Pontiac G8 GT - G8 GT Road Test

Transmission
TypeHydramatic 6L80 6-speed automatic (MYC)

Gear Ratios
FirstSecondThirdFourthFifthSixthReverse 
4.032.361.531.150.850.673.06
Final Drive Ratio 2.92

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)Front: 12.64/321, rear: 12.76/324
Rotor Thickness (in)0.87
Wheels/Tires
Wheel Size and Type18x8-inch machine-faced aluminum (std); 19x8-inch
 machine-faced aluminum (optional in Sports Package)
TiresP245/45R18 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)3,995
Interior
Seating Capacity (Front/Rear)2/3
Headroom (in)Front: 38.7, rear: 38
Leg Room (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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