Pending final testing, the G8 GXP is expected to deliver 0-to-60 mph performance of about 4.7 seconds, and a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds at 108 mph.
How much horsepower does a Pontiac G8 GXP have?
415 hp
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP/Horsepower
How fast does a Pontiac G8 go from 0 to 60?
2008 Pontiac G8 GT 0-60, quarter mile, specs
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 seconds |
|---|---|
| 0-100 kph | 5.0 seconds |
| Top speed | 226 kph / 140 mph |
| Curb weight | 1777 kilograms (3918 pounds) |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
Which is faster G8 or GTO?
The GTO is faster. 40 more hp and 270 lbs lighter. The G8 should handle better than a stock GTO, but not a pedderized GTO.
What is the fastest G8?
Pontiac G8 Conquers 10-Second Quarter-Mile (Videos!) According to the second video, they have since run a new best of 10.59 at 129mph. Rick Crawford Racing’s G8 could possibly be the fastest all-motor G8 in the world, although we can’t guarantee it.
Does the Pontiac G8 GT have a Corvette engine?
The Pontiac G8 is a modern muscle car, with rear-wheel drive and a snarly V8. Under full-throttle acceleration, the new GXP model reminds us of a Corvette, pasting us into the back of the seat as a guttural roar comes from under the hood. In fact, the high-performance GXP is powered by a Corvette engine.
Is a GXP Supercharged?
Base models have a normally aspirated 3.8-liter V6; the GT comes with a supercharged 3.8-liter V6; and the GXP is powered by a 5.3-liter V8. All use a four-speed automatic transmission.
Are Pontiac G8 GXP reliable?
If you’re looking for such a vehicle and Pontiac has a special place in your heart, or you just want an atypical project car, now is the time to buy a used G8 GXP. However, considering it’s an older model, not the most reliable out there, and certainly not cheap.
Is the Grand Prix GXP Supercharged?
The GT sedan is equipped with a supercharged version that develops 260 hp. In the GXP sedan, a 5.3-liter V-8 generates 303 hp at 5,600 rpm and 323 pounds-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. The Grand Prix, especially with supercharged power, performs energetically.
What kind of brakes does a Pontiac G8 GXP have?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is just the sort of four-door Corvette Americans have long prayed for, with sharp steering, fabulous response from the four-piston Brembo brakes, exceptionally balanced and neutral handling, and a simple and classy look to the interior layout and trim—all for a price that undercuts that of a comparable BMW by $20,000.
Does the Pontiac G8 GT have a 6-speed manual?
The G8 GT averages a fuel economy of 15/24 mpg (city/highway). A 6-speed manual was being considered as an option on the GT model, but Pontiac decided against offering it, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the G8 GXP.
What is the next generation of the G8 GXP?
In 2014, General Motors released the Chevrolet SS, which was in essence the next generation of the G8 GXP. It was based on the new VF chassis Holden Commodore, the successor to the VE chassis Commodore on which the G8 was based.
When did they stop making the Pontiac G8?
Pontiac G8. Production stopped in mid-2009, following the GM decision to suspend the Pontiac brand. While available, the G8 took the place in the Pontiac lineup of both the Pontiac Bonneville, which ceased production after the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Grand Prix, which ceased production after the 2008 model year.
