Pontiac G8 Runs a 13.1
04-03-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jabodacious
You're right, I remember reading that now. The '08 GXP model was supposed to have a 430hp LS3 is what was being reported last year. Well, they didn't even get a GXP model out in '08. It is slated for '09. Maybe it will get the same LS9 as the ZR-1 Vette and the CTS-V gets in '09. Yeah, that would be sweat! 6.2L Supercharged FTW!
GM wouldn't put the $65-70k CTSV's motor in the $35k G8. On paper, it HAS TO make more crank power to justify the extra dough. The LS3 in the GXP model will surely have a ton of mods ready to go when the car hits showrooms. The GT's motor already has an aftermarket in Australia. A twin-turbo (I believe) from APS!
04-03-2008, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
GM wouldn't put the $65-70k CTSV's motor in the $35k G8. On paper, it HAS TO make more crank power to justify the extra dough. The LS3 in the GXP model will surely have a ton of mods ready to go when the car hits showrooms. The GT's motor already has an aftermarket in Australia. A twin-turbo (I believe) from APS!
04-03-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
I dropped by the Pontiac dealer a couple of weekends ago to sit in a V8 G8- no sunroof, no navigation, no Bluetooth (On Star = no cell phone integration), and a pretty unremarkable interior.
There were only auto trans models, and the EPA city mpg rating was 15 or 16!
There were only auto trans models, and the EPA city mpg rating was 15 or 16!
04-03-2008, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
thats just as good as what the TL with a little 6 in it is getting!
On the plus side, the G8 I looked at had a sticker of about $32K.
04-11-2008, 08:44 PM
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For the first time I actually stopped at a Pontiac dealer. The salesman was a really nice guy to. Not pushy and ACTUALLY FEW THE FACTS. The G8 is a nice looking car and its big. I had the front seat all the way back and there was still plenty of room in the back. EPA was 15 and 24.
I am pretty sure if you are not gunning it you can manage to get 20mpg.
Overall for 34k it was a really nice car. The pontiac name is a turn off but the up side is its pretty much a Holden Commodore http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore
I am pretty sure if you are not gunning it you can manage to get 20mpg.
Overall for 34k it was a really nice car. The pontiac name is a turn off but the up side is its pretty much a Holden Commodore http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore
04-11-2008, 10:32 PM
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I stopped by a Pontiac dealership today to check out the G8 GT after I saw a pretty good review on it on Edmunds. They only had 2 V6s and they were both marked up $5K due to "local demand"
04-12-2008, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by slice
Just did a search on the Pontiac web site and there are no G8 GTs in the SF bay area 
FWIW, there were V8s down in West Los Angeles, but they were also auto transmission versions.
05-11-2008, 03:57 PM
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The Pontiac G8s are now being advertised for $4K off the MSRP by the local Pontiac dealer. That makes the GT a $24K-28K car. This is uncomfortably similar to the pricing of the GTO before sales stopped.
05-12-2008, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
The Pontiac G8s are now being advertised for $4K off the MSRP by the local Pontiac dealer. That makes the GT a $24K-28K car. This is uncomfortably similar to the pricing of the GTO before sales stopped.
05-12-2008, 08:54 AM
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Speaking of which I haven't seen many on the street.... the GTs at least. I've seen a few V6s. Maybe if the GXP gets dropped in price like that too I might be able to get one
05-12-2008, 10:23 AM
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For everyone complaining about gas mileage, i believe the G8 is basing MPG with new standards in place. You will see MPG go down for other cars in the future using the new standard as well.
05-12-2008, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Audioserf
I would love one of these things but I'd need to have a winter beater. I can't imagine how much driving this would suck on a snowy Connecticut morning.
You can get them with all-season tires (although I can't imagine why you would).
05-12-2008, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bigman
For everyone complaining about gas mileage, i believe the G8 is basing MPG with new standards in place. You will see MPG go down for other cars in the future using the new standard as well.
I've been reading that the tuned G8s are getting pretty decent gas mileage. Can't wait till Fall (GXP ftw)
05-12-2008, 05:05 PM
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APS builds 557 hp twin-turbo setup for Pontiac G8 GT
sorry if this is a repost
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/12/a...pontiac-g8-gt/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/12/a...pontiac-g8-gt/
APS is in the business of making power and that's exactly what they've done for the new Pontiac G8 GT and its Aussie-spec sibling, the Holden Commodore HSV. The tuner's Stealth Intercooled turbocharger setup uses two water-cooled turbos mounted deep into the engine bay, just ahead of the transmission, to ensure underhood temps are kept in check – road debris be damned. According to APS, the system is a straightforward, bolt-in affair, utilizing a right-sized, aluminum, air-to-air intercooler, seven pounds of boost and a pair of TIAL 38mm external wastegates to bleed off exhaust gases and optimize throttle response. While APS hasn't installed the system on a Pontiac G8 GT yet, they've strapped its own blown HSV (with a three-inch cat-back exhaust) onto the rollers of a Dyno Dynamics dyno and produced 557 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque while running 93-octane. Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but considering how impressed we were with the standard G8 GT, this setup has the potential to redefine the bang-for-the-buck quotient in the segment.
05-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
The Pontiac G8s are now being advertised for $4K off the MSRP by the local Pontiac dealer. That makes the GT a $24K-28K car. This is uncomfortably similar to the pricing of the GTO before sales stopped.
interesting, the dealer next to my office is getting about 3-4 a week and they never hang around longer then 1-2 days
05-12-2008, 05:44 PM
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Pontiac G8 GT doesn't provide enough power...
So these guys threw Twin Turbos in that bitch!
APS is in the business of making power and that's exactly what they've done for the new Pontiac G8 GT and its Aussie-spec sibling, the Holden Commodore HSV. The tuner's Stealth Intercooled turbocharger setup uses two water-cooled turbos mounted deep into the engine bay, just ahead of the transmission, to ensure underhood temps are kept in check – road debris be damned. According to APS, the system is a straightforward, bolt-in affair, utilizing a right-sized, aluminum, air-to-air intercooler, seven pounds of boost and a pair of TIAL 38mm external wastegates to bleed off exhaust gases and optimize throttle response. While APS hasn't installed the system on a Pontiac G8 GT yet, they've strapped its own blown HSV (with a three-inch cat-back exhaust) onto the rollers of a Dyno Dynamics dyno and produced 557 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque while running 93-octane. Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but considering how impressed we were with the standard G8 GT, this setup has the potential to redefine the bang-for-the-buck quotient in the segment.
05-12-2008, 05:46 PM
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Holy fawk.
What are the performance times on that thing...???
What are the performance times on that thing...???
05-12-2008, 05:56 PM
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There is already one Pontaic GT thread where this has been posted....2 threads down from this one...Did we really need to start something new for this?
05-12-2008, 06:43 PM
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I've ridden in a 600whp TT GTO before. lit up the tires no problem in 3rd gear at 50 mph.
05-14-2008, 12:40 AM
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05-14-2008, 03:14 AM
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wow, that rear-mount setup actually looks pretty clean!
05-14-2008, 07:37 AM
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OMG
APS intercooled system is crazy
http://www.airpowersystems.com/g8/g8_itt.htm
550+ hp at the wheel. that thing will be crazy fast
APS intercooled system is crazy
http://www.airpowersystems.com/g8/g8_itt.htm
550+ hp at the wheel. that thing will be crazy fast
07-25-2008, 01:41 AM
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07-25-2008, 02:37 PM
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Oh. My. Goodness.
If only the interior were classier. Even so, the price is just right for the car, and even with that turbo system the price is so much less than the upcoming CTS-V for almost as much power.
If only the interior were classier. Even so, the price is just right for the car, and even with that turbo system the price is so much less than the upcoming CTS-V for almost as much power.
07-26-2008, 12:26 AM
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07-26-2008, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
thats just as good as what the TL with a little 6 in it is getting!
I average 21 in the city and almost 30 on the highway.
07-26-2008, 03:23 PM
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16 is almost as bad as my FX45
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