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    2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, First Drive

    If I were to tell you GM is the new BMW you’d probably laugh at me. But driving the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP just a couple of months after the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR1, that’s exactly what I’m thinking. Equipped with a 6.3-liter, LS3 V8 making 415 HP and 415 lb-ft of torque, the G8 GXP isn’t just the fastest car Pontiac's ever made, but based on GM’s new global rear wheel drive platform (the same one as the new Camaro) and fitted with lower, stiffer suspension and a six-speed manual gearbox it strikes the right balance between supercar performance and real world practicality. Think E39 M5, but with a Corvette engine and better steering.

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    12:00 AM on Fri Nov 21 2008
    By Wes Siler
    7,915 views, 160 comments

    Most discussed PotatoeMasher: "the best car in the world, the ZR1." Well I think that debate is settled! lol That quote is bound more »

  • badge engineering

    Conversion Kit Turns Pontiac G8 Back Into Holden Commodore

    Like the idea of an affordable, rear-wheel-drive, mid-size performance sedan, but concerned the Pontiac G8 is a little too...Pontiac for your tastes? JHP Vehicle Enhancements has the solution for you. The company is selling a kit to convert the US-market Pontiac G8 back into the Holden Commodore upon which it's based, thus freeing it from the image problems (mullet) associated with the Pontiac brand.

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    2:40 PM on Thu Nov 6 2008
    By Wes Siler
    4,713 views, 107 comments

    Most discussed timtoolman: I've been saying this for months. The old Pontiac (AND Dodge) grilles have become tired and overused. Lets get some more »

  • pontiac g8 st

    G8 ST V8 Pricing To Start In Low $30K Range

    Despite the industry-wide downturn and reports that Pontiac will be reverting to a front-wheel-drive lineup in the coming years, PickupTrucks.com has confirmed that the 2010 G8 ST is still on track for a fall 2009 sale date. Pricing is expected to be in the low $30K range. The Aussie-built sport truck will begin production in July of next year; two months for shipping and distribution puts the G8 ST on dealer lots in late September or early October. Pontiac also reports serious discussions are taking place about a V6 version of the truckamino; if green-lighted, V6 production could be launched at the same time the V8 versions begin rolling off the line.


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    2:20 PM on Tue Oct 28 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    1,477 views, 43 comments

    Most discussed six: I am waiting for the television commercials. I mean really- how do you advertise this thing? more »

  • blogging the auto bloggers

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pits Kia Amanti Against...The Pontiac G8?!

    Since the Atlanta Journal-Constitution isn't exactly known for its automotive coverage, we shouldn't have been surprised to find this apples-to-mangoes comparison between the Kia Amanti and the Pontiac G8 gracing its pages. We probably also shouldn't have been surprised to discover the AJC called the competition in favor of the, ahem, uniquely styled Korean sedan. The sparse, Consumer Reports-style review (except without, you know, anything of real use) appears to glance at most of the facets of vehicle performance without actually looking in-depth at any of them, and was written by someone who seems completely bored with the assignment. The result is a car with styling "reminiscent of the Soviet bloc" winning the competition while the G8 takes second place. Maybe stick with reporting on the Dawgs, water shortages and gas lines, guys. [AJC]

    2:20 PM on Fri Oct 3 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    1,710 views, 45 comments

    Most discussed poxpopulus: They tested V6 versions of both: Amanti 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds Pontiac 0 to 60 mph in 7 more »

  • pontiac g8

    SLP Performance Pontiac G8 Firehawk Reveals Flaming Birds Will Never Die

    SLP Performance is resurrecting a moniker from Pontiac's recent past, planning to introduce the Pontiac G8 Firehawk. Though details are thin at the moment, the newly foor-doored Firehawk will come with your choice of tuned V6 or V8 and best of all, a supercharged model. The exterior will be tarted up as well with new exhaust tips, custom wheels and "Firehawk" logos — to allow you to show the world that flaming birds didn't die in the 90s. SLP is still in the development stages, but when making mention of the supercharged Firehawk, performance was called "More than impressive." A supercharged, rear-wheel-drive, V8 with four doors. Aaah... please, we'll take one! Hopefully we'll see more from SLP at SEMA in the next few weeks.

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    10:40 AM on Wed Sep 24 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    2,786 views, 45 comments

    Most discussed Number_Six: I have not seen one single G8 on the road. Has Pontiac sold any? more »

  • Pontiac News

    Pontiac Rear-Wheel-Drive Excitement On Hold

    There was some speculation floating around which opined the future of Pontiac would be an all rear-wheel-drive one. Exciting as that may be, those rumors have been quashed. Despite the introduction of the RWD Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac G8 and pending Pontiac G8 ST, the market shift toward fuel economy is forcing GM to keep wrong-wheel-drive firmly in place for future product plans at the pointy-spear division. So what kind of cars will we be seeing as a result? More »

    11:40 AM on Tue Aug 26 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    2,082 views, 59 comments

    Latest by e30 guy: A Rear engine/Rear Wheel Drive VW Beetle is the best for snow and ice. Maybe a P-Car 911, but more »

  • over the back fence

    Pontiac G8 ST El Camino To Get Direct-Inject V6

    Sources at GM are beginning to whisper that the 2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino Pontiac G8 ST will be getting a version of the direct injection V6 present in the Cadillac CTS. First to tell us a two-engine plan for the new El Camino G8 ST was a real possibility was Pontiac marketing director Craig Bierley, who told us the option was "absolutely on the table." Now Edmunds' site always with the exclusive Inside Line on happenings at the General claims it's more than likely not just a possibility, but a reality. More »

    9:40 AM on Wed Aug 20 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    1,937 views, 26 comments

    Latest by Garb: Just call it a Ute and be done with it. Surely you lot can make the jump from Utility to more »

  • pontiac g8 st

    NameG8 Continues: Pontiac G8 ST Press Photos Show Photoshop Fun

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    Pontiac G8 ST Officially Named... Pontiac G8 ST, Tens Of Chevy Fans Will Now Sleep Easy

    It's official — despite Jalopnik and over 80,000 arrowhead fan boys best efforts, Pontiac's decided to officially name the Pontiac G8 Sport Truck the unimaginative name of "Pontiac G8 ST." Frankly, we were as disappointed as you are. So we did what all fan boys of what could have been the new "El Camino" do when they're disappointed — we broke open a case of PBR. After a few beers we decided to get fellow El Camino fan boy Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com to help us set up a conference call with Pontiac marketing director Craig Bierley. Our purpose was to get to the bottom of how a process that seemed to encourage the type of fan movements like our "Vote El Camino" campaign would seemingly result in Pontiac choosing the original name of the vehicle. Interestingly, when we asked the question — Bierley told us Pontiac "didn't really have ST as the name when we engaged in the process, we were just calling it a sport truck." But, if you look at the pictures we originally took of the car in our exclusive first look, it had the "ST" letters. Go ahead, take a look at the liftgate in the picture up top as well as in this original picture of the "Sport Truck." We'll have more on the "NameG8" story tomorrow, but for the moment hit the jump for the press release. We're going to go and finish up the rest of this case of PBR. More »
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    12:01 AM on Thu Aug 14 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    11,861 views, 72 comments

    Latest by UptonServius: Pontiac Palomino anyone? more »

  • 2009 pontiac g8 el camino

    "El Camino" Name Is Still Alive For The Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

    Despite a report from KickingTires.com two months ago that "El Camino" was officially out as a name for the new ute from Pontiac, we're now being told by Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson the name is still very much in the mix. What reason there may have been for this change? Unknown. But all we do know is if the chance still exists to bring back the "El Cam" — to any GM brand — we're in full support of it. What we're not in support of — dropping a V6 between the rails. More on that below the jump.

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    5:55 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
    By Ray Wert
    2,219 views, 56 comments

    Latest by FutureCarDesigner: It isn't an El camino. Get rid of the huge engine and make it around $17,000 to $18,000 base price. more »